Eight-Year-Old Champion: Storm Wins First Kart Race
Eight-year-old Storm Rangsi Singphipat won the opening round of the TrueVisions–TOYOTA Junior Kart Championships at Bira Circuit in Pattaya with a dramatic final-lap overtake. The young champion graciously thanked his family and team after
The entire family cheered at the track when young Storm Rangsi Singphipat, son of Chompoo Araya and Knot Viserut, pulled off an impressive final-lap overtake to win the first round of the TrueVisions–TOYOTA Junior Kart Championships 2026 at Bira Circuit in Pattaya. Extended family members including grandmother Ning, siblings, and close friends all came to cheer him on trackside. Following his victory, Chompoo said she was "more than excited," while Knot admitted feeling "both excited and nervous." When interviewed after receiving the championship trophy, the 8-year-old champion kept his remarks brief, saying simply: "Thank you to everyone who cheered for me—my whole family, my mechanic, and my team." Though his words were few, fans and social media users were touched by the young champion's gracious gratitude, flooding the post with comments praising how he remembered to thank those behind the scenes. Observers noted how much he has grown since his younger days, now displaying talent, style, and maturity befitting the heartthrob status he has earned.
