Seven-year-old Ahmet Hasan Yıldız, impressed by his enduro racer father, Sezgin Yıldız, clinched the Turkish Motocross Championship within the fiercely contested 50 cc class.
The younger motocrosser from Izmit Akmeşe launched into his journey into the world of motocross on the tender age of 4, underneath the watchful eye and steerage of his proud father.
Yıldız, wanting to observe in his father’s tire tracks, devoted himself to rigorous coaching periods on the Super Enduro Race Track in Akmeşe.
This yr marked his debut within the Turkish Motokros Championship, a choice that will quickly show to be the catalyst for a meteoric rise.
The inaugural leg of the championship confronted an sudden hurdle, with antagonistic climate circumstances forcing the cancellation of the 50 cc group races.
Undeterred, Yıldız showcased his dedication by coming into the second leg races in Balıkesir Gönen on June 10-11.
The younger expertise exhibited distinctive prowess, securing third place within the first stage and a powerful 1st place within the second stage of the two-day occasion.
His profitable streak continued within the third leg race held in Istanbul Çatalca on Sept. 16-17, the place he dominated each races, claiming the highest spot.
Displaying resilience and talent, he additional solidified his place within the championship in the course of the 4th leg race in Gönen on Nov. 4-5, clinching second place and leaving opponents in his wake.
The crowning second got here within the fifth leg last races in Afyonkarahisar on Nov. 25-26, the place Ahmet Hasan Yıldız emerged triumphant within the 50 cc class to clinch the Turkish Motocross Championship title.
In a post-race interview, the elated younger champion expressed his satisfaction, saying: “I worked hard. My last race was on a very muddy field. I was very happy when I heard that I was the champion.”
Yıldız’s sights at the moment are set on a loftier purpose – the world championship.
Sezgin Yıldız, his father and a seasoned bakery supervisor with a racing background, emphasised his son’s pure expertise.
“We felt it. His reflexes were good, his speed was very good,” he mentioned.
Reflecting on the journey, he highlighted his son’s outstanding feat of finishing all races with out a fall, highlighting his son’s distinctive driving high quality.
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