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Grassroots Venture FAT Karting League founded by Formula 1 Engineer Rob Smedley and Ferdi Porsche Paves Pathways for Youth to Access a Fully Funded Formula 4 Drive

LOS ANGELES – November 18, 2025 – Today, FAT International announced that its grassroots youth racing initiative, FAT Karting League (FKL), will host the 2025 World Finals at Willow Springs International Raceway on December 14 – the league’s first-ever final in the U.S. The event brings together the top young drivers from the United Kingdom and United States to race for a fully funded Formula 4 season.

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L-R: Ferdi Porsche – CEO of FAT International, Rob Smedley – CEO of Smedley Group

London, Monday, December 2nd — Motorsport is at a turning point. FAT International and the Smedley Group have partnered to launch the FAT Karting League (FKL), a revolutionary initiative aimed at making motorsport accessible and appealing to aspiring young racers from all walks of life. Building upon the legacy of the Global Karting League, FKL is redefining grassroots racing with a focus on inclusivity and affordability, inspiring the next generation of talent and setting a new benchmark for the sport. (more…)

FAT Karting League Unveils Future Of Formula 4 With Youth Finalists Competing At World Finals Races In Willow Springs, Calif., December 14

New FAT Karting League Set to Revolutionise Motorsport Accessibility