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FAT International Brings FAT Ice Race To Big Sky, Montana February 27-28 Featuring Don Toliver, Daniel Arsharm, Sara Choi, Porsche, Nike ACG, Bentley, Red Bull and More

by MikeFebruary 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES – February 23, 2025 – FAT International, the motorsports and lifestyle company founded by entrepreneur and CEO Ferdi Porsche, will return to the U.S. this month with its annual FAT Ice Race, hosted on February 27–28 at Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana.

Following its historic roots in the Austrian Alps and its U.S. debut in Aspen in 2024, with the on-the-ground partnership of Lone Mountain Land Company in Montana, FAT Ice Race Big Sky expands the brand’s stateside presence, bringing together drivers, creators, innovators and spectators for a winter pilgrimage centered on motorsport, design and alpine culture.

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FAT Karting League and FAT Racing Announce Final Drivers for February 2026 Formula 4 Shootout

by MikeJanuary 27, 2026

OXFORDSHIRE, England – January 23, 2026 – FAT Karting League and FAT Racing today announced details of their 2026 Formula 4 Shootout, a two-phase international assessment program designed to select FAT Racing’s first fully funded Formula 4 driver. The Shootout will run February 6–11, 2026, evaluating four drivers through a comprehensive process modeled on Formula 1 driver-selection methodologies. One driver will earn a fully funded seat in the 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA. The Shootout represents a cornerstone of FAT Racing’s merit-based pathway from karting to professional motorsport.

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FAT Karting League Crowns Inaugural World Finals Winners In U.S. Race At Willow Springs

by MikeDecember 17, 2025

Junior FAT Karting League Finalists Ellis McKenzie and Shea Aldrich to Advance to February Shootout Event for a Chance at Fully Funded Formula 4 Seat

LOS ANGELES – December 16, 2025 – On Sunday, FAT International’s grassroots youth racing initiative, FAT Karting League (FKL), announced the winners of its 2025 World Finals race at Willow Springs International Raceway in California. More than 100 of the best youth drivers from the U.K., the Midwest U.S., and California raced to win major rewards – including a fully funded seat in the FIA British Formula 4 Championship for junior drivers. (more…)

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

by MikeNovember 18, 2025

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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New FAT Karting League Set to Revolutionise Motorsport Accessibility

by MikeDecember 2, 2024

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…)