With each event, the Champions of the Future Academy Program 2024 emphasises its many advantages, starting with its schedule which is ideally spread across Europe and the Middle East. After the Dubai Kartdrome at the beginning of October, the hundred or so drivers entered for the fifth and penultimate round of the series will once again enjoy the very pleasant subtropical climate of the United Arab Emirates and the Al Ain Raceway International Kart Circuit. In OK-N Senior, OK-N Junior and Mini 60, the situation remains open and many drivers are still hopeful of climbing onto the final podium.

The RMC Asia Festival, a marquee event for racing enthusiasts since its inception in 2022, is gearing up for its next edition with some exciting updates. This prestigious karting event, which has drawn competitors from across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, will see an evolution in both its organizing team and event name as it moves to Thailand’s historic Bira Circuit where it takes place from January 17-19, 2025.

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 has kicked off at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The annual event, which welcomes drivers from around the world to Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 13-17. The 2024 edition is expected to be one of the largest in the event's history, with multiple sold-out classes and a total number of participants that has already surpassed the 500 mark.

Hiyu’s motorsport journey started on the karting circuits at 8 years old, competing in various karting championships. He gained valuable experience in the karting field with one of his highlights finishing 2nd overall in the IAME Series Japan – X30 Junior in 2020. Since joining VAR for the Italian F4 and Euro 4 Championships in 2024, Hiyu has shown his resilience on track, delivering consistently strong performances. He was among one of the top contenders in both championships, claiming a total of 11 podiums, 4 wins, 3 pole positions, and 4 fastest laps.
 

The first round of the WSK Final Cup at Lonato saw the Birel ART Racing Team welcome a number of newcomers alongside some familiar faces at a well-attended meeting.