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Tod Piti Posts Short Message After Engine Test Results

Thai motorsport figure Tod Piti posted a brief but heartfelt message on Facebook after official engine tests confirmed a rule violation in a youth kart championship. The post came amid a social-media debate over equipment used in the Cadet B class of the TrueVisions-TOYOTA Junior Kart Championships 2026. His call to 'help build their memories positively' resonated widely, earning many likes and shares.

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Tod Piti posted a short but touching message on Facebook after the Royal Thai Sport Associations released the official engine test results. The post followed a protest in the Cadet B class of the TrueVisions-TOYOTA Junior Kart Championships 2026, where concerns were raised that the kart engines might not comply with regulations, sparking a wide-ranging social-media debate about competition equipment. The Royal Thai Automobile Association, under royal patronage, confirmed that a rule violation had occurred and said it would forward the findings to the event organizers. Tod Piti, a veteran of the motorsport scene, wrote on his Facebook page: 'Enough already. If you truly care about the children, help create good memories for them.' Although brief, the message struck a chord with many adults, prompting numerous likes and shares.

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