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The youngest driver in the international Junior field.
In 2026, racing in the World Series Karting (WSK), the Deutsche Kart-Meisterschaft (DKM) and the ADAC Kart Masters (AKM).
Karting at the highest level without a large budget, but with exceptional talent, passion and commitment.

Driver age
11 years
Based
Heidelberg, DE
Series
WSK · DKM · AKM · SAKC
Style
Focused. Disciplined.
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The story

No sponsors.
Factory-team pace.

Ben competes against factory-supported teams running significantly bigger budgets, more testing days and far more resources — and still puts the kart on the podium. He's done it with talent, discipline and the support of a dedicated team.

🔥 Imagine what pace would be possible with additional partners.

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Selected results

2025 German Bundesendlauf National final — Germany P3
2024 German Bundesendlauf National final — Germany P4
2026 Trofeo Andrea Margutti Prestigious international meeting — Italy Best German Driver in the Mini Category
2025 Wanderpokal · Touring Club Liedolsheim Season trophy — winner Winner
Season Most points scored at club One of Southern Germany's most renowned traditional karting clubs P1 pts
Active WSK · DKM · AKM · SAKC 2026 championship campaign Grid
Featured by Motorsport XL

Best German Driver in the Mini Category at the Prestigious Trofeo Andrea Margutti 2026, competing against Europe’s top international karting talents.

Ben Özdemir (Strohhof Motorsport) was the best German in the Mini Group 3 class, finishing the weekend in 21st place.

P Purple = fastest, the way motorsport timing screens mark the quickest time on track.

Off the track
The person

A good student, too

Beyond karts, Ben is fascinated by everything fast on four wheels. To support his physical and mental performance, he regularly completes:

  • Boxing
  • Strength and explosive jump training
  • Functional training
  • Coordination and reaction training
  • Speed training
  • Physiotherapy

Despite his full racing calendar, he is an excellent student and class representative at a renowned state grammar school in Heidelberg. The discipline and determination that set him apart on the race track also shape his everyday school life.

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KK Heizöl GmbH & Co. KG is proud to support Ben Özdemir as a dedicated long-term partner — backing real talent at the start of an international racing career.

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