BOM Karting claimed the top spot on the podium at the fourth round of the Motul 2024 Turkish Karting Championship, thanks to Zayn Sofuoğlu's impressive performance.

Held on August 31 and September 1 at the İzmit Körfez Circuit, the Turkish Karting Championship attracted significant spectator interest and delivered fierce competition.

In the fourth round of the championship, Zayn Sofuoğlu, competing in the Micro Support Cup, achieved two first-place finishes and one second-place finish in three races. He celebrated Victory Day Week on August 30 by standing atop the podium. As Turkey’s youngest karting driver, Zayn will race in the fifth round of the championship with the aim of securing the title.

Among BOM Karting’s Mini category drivers, Efe Ayhan displayed consistent performance, earning valuable points and finishing the weekend in seventh place. Meanwhile, Sinan Sofuoğlu, competing in the most crowded group of the championship, the Senior category, completed his first races in tenth place.

The fifth round of the Turkish Karting Championship will take place on October 12-13 at the İzmit Körfez Circuit.

BOM Karting is supported by sponsors Borusan Otomotiv, Shell, Borusan Lojistik, Borçelik, Gedik Piliç, Borusan Oto, and Supsan.

About Borusan Otomotiv Group

Borusan Otomotiv Group celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Their journey in the premium automotive sector began in 1984 with a modest team and a single brand representation as the Turkish distributor of BMW, through a partnership between Borusan Holding and GIWA Holding. Today, Borusan Otomotiv Group represents five automotive brands in Turkey, operates 25 Authorized Dealers, 46 Authorized Services, and manages seven group companies.

Borusan Otomotiv Import manages the distribution of BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad brands, while Borusan Otomotiv Marketing is responsible for Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Borusan Oto operates as the Authorized Dealer and Service for all brands represented by Borusan Otomotiv Group in Turkey, serving customers at 11 facilities in Turkey and as Borusan Oto Cyprus for Jaguar and Land Rover in Northern Cyprus, focusing on delivering the best customer experience. Borusan Otomotiv Premium offers leasing, financing, and insurance services for BMW, MINI, Jaguar, and Land Rover brands through all its authorized dealers. Borusan Araç İhale, known as a reliable brand in the second-hand vehicle auction market with a broad dealer network across Turkey, was incorporated into Borusan Otomotiv Group in 2023 under the name Borusan Oto Değerlendirme. It also launched Borusan Next, a second-hand vehicle platform following a multi-brand and multi-channel strategy.

Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport was established in 2008 to contribute to the development of motorsport in Turkey and promote Turkey internationally. Over this period, it has participated in nearly 440 races across 38 tracks in 21 countries on 4 continents, achieving 19 championships. It also encompasses BOM Academy, BOM E-Team, and BOM Karting departments.

Borusan Otomotiv Group operates with the vision of being the leading and most preferred company in the premium automobile and motorcycle segment, offering innovative products and services in the automotive sector. Their mission is to provide unparalleled experiences to customers and sustainable value to stakeholders.

With its sustainability roadmap based on principles that benefit society, the environment, and customers, and under the pillars of Climate, People, and Innovation, Borusan Otomotiv Group continues its efforts with a focus on "Leading the Electrification Transformation of Turkey's Automotive Sector."