"No Attack No Chance" Spirit for the Next Generation: Takuma Sato-led 'TAKUMA KIDS KART CHALLENGE 2026' Kicks Off

Press Release Information Title: "No Attack No Chance" Spirit for the Next Generation: Takuma Sato-led 'TAKUMA KIDS KART CHALLENGE 2026' Kicks Off Body (first 8000 characters): The "TAKUMA KIDS KART CHALLENGE," a karting project for elementary school students led by two-time Indy 500 winning racing driver Takuma Sato, will be held again this year.

This project aims to convey Takuma Sato's belief, "No Attack No Chance ~If you have a dream and diligently pursue it, good results will surely come~" to the next generation, and to provide a place to learn the process of realizing dreams through motorsports.

Comment from Racing Driver Takuma Sato I am truly delighted to be able to offer a place for many children to challenge themselves again this year through the 'TAKUMA KIDS KART CHALLENGE.' I would also like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd., who has supported this project for many years. The sight of children working hard towards their dreams reminds me of my own beginnings and gives me new strength to take on challenges. I hope that my belief, the 'No Attack No Chance' spirit, will empower the next generation of children through the sport of karting. This year, our scholarship students are also embarking on new stages, making it a very exciting season.

Leap of Scholarship Students The scholarship system began in 2017. Two scholarship students have steadily begun their journey towards realizing their dreams. - Seiki Hamabe (2017 ACADEMY winner): Scheduled to compete in the FIA-F4 Championship this season as a development driver for TGR-DC Racing School. - Yu Onohara (2021 ACADEMY winner): Advanced to the Honda Racing School Suzuka (HRS-F) advanced course.

2026 Event Overview We are broadly recruiting elementary school students, from karting beginners to those aiming for their race debut. "TRIAL" sessions will be held at 20 collaborating circuits nationwide, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, leading to a "FINAL Tournament" and an "ACADEMY" for selected members. - Organizer: With you Japan (*1) - Sponsor: Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. - Participation conditions: Elementary school students 120cm or taller (*2) - TRIAL venues: Uryu Circuit / Mobility Resort / Quick Itako / Autoland Techno / Quick Hanyu / U-Kart Circuit / Harbor Circuit Makuhari Shintoshin & Kisarazu / Indy Kart Kashiwa / Azumino F-1 Park / ISK Hamana branch, Aeon Mall Toki branch, Osaka Maishima branch, Nara Hanna branch / B-RDX Seaside Circuit / Nonhoi Circuit / Rainbow Sports / G-7 Tsuchiyama Circuit / Tokushima Kartland / Kukuru Yomitan Circuit

(*1)What is With you Japan? It is a project launched by Takuma Sato, with the aim of providing long-term support for children, triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Within this activity, the "TAKUMA KIDS KART CHALLENGE" began in 2014 with the slogan "Let's support the affected regions through the joy of motorsports!" Currently, its purpose is to allow children nationwide to interact through karting, and to convey the importance of having dreams and continuing to work hard through Takuma Sato's racing philosophy, "No Attack No Chance."

(*2)Holders of JAF Kart Domestic Junior B or SL Cadet licenses or higher are not eligible to participate.

【Schedule】 - TRIAL (Qualifying rounds): Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Held at eligible circuits nationwide (20 locations) - FINAL Tournament (Championship): Sunday, November 15, 2026 Location: Mobility Resort Motegi (racing kart track within the park) - ACADEMY (Special Training): Sunday, November 29, 2026 Location: Shin-Tokyo Circuit

Details regarding this matter Official website: www.takumakidskart.com Takuma Sato official website: www.takumasato.com

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