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The sole girl on the track, seven-year-old Piglet, number 95, winner of the Super Kart Thailand championship, released the overall results from all three rounds after race officials announced the official outcome for the CADET B class (ages 8–9) at the third Super Kart Thailand round, in accordance with the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage. The committee reviewed and certified the results for the CADET B class. The organizers announced the revised karting results: Piyu received no placement after a penalty, while McLaren moved up to first place in the third round. Consequently, the overall championship across the three rounds goes to Piglet, who scored a total of 61 points to claim first place.

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