Go-kart Racing Controversy Prompts Call for Kids' Final Showdown
Ya Motor Sport’s Chanya livestreamed to apologize for a controversial social media post that called a young go‑kart racer a 'special child,' saying the remark was not aimed at any specific driver. He explained that a 2014 cylinder head had been illegally fitted to a kart in a One‑Make race, arguing that even if it did not affect power, it still counts as a modification. Chanya urged officials to be more careful, asked adults not to use kids for commercial gain, and suggested letting the children settle the dispute on the final track.
On October 13, 2026, Ya Motor Sport’s livestream host Chanya addressed the heated debate surrounding a youth go‑kart race in the CADET B class (ages 8–9). He apologized for a social media post that had referred to a 'special child,' saying the comment was not aimed at any particular driver and that he respects all opinions. Chanya explained that his intention was to share another perspective on the race rules and engine specifications.
He showed the actual equipment used in the Cadets A category, which is a One‑Make Race requiring identical karts and engines from the same manufacturer. Chanya pointed out that a 2014 cylinder head had been fitted to one kart, while the rest of the field used the 2026‑spec head. As a mechanic, he noted the exhaust ports differ slightly, which in technical terms creates a significant performance difference, and such older heads are no longer available for purchase. He argued that even if the inspection found no effect on outright power, using a non‑spec part still constitutes a modification.
Chanya urged the inspection crew to be more thorough, asking rhetorically why a part would be used if it offered no advantage, and stressed that rules must be followed. He called on organizers and adults to be transparent, not to exploit children for commercial gain, and asked fans and netizens to keep his child and family out of the online feud. He added that regardless of who wins, all the kids are talented, and that 'kids are pure, but adults make things muddy.' He asked that social‑media discussions calm down and that messages not be edited to create further misunderstanding. Finally, he proposed letting the kids decide the outcome on the final track itself, wondering aloud whether that would be a good solution.
