The T4 Night Shootout was more than a race under the lights — it was a reminder of why the T4 Series exists. Taking place on December 13 at the T4 KartPlex in Palmetto, Florida, the T4 Night Shootout helped to prove equal equipment, real prize money, and a professional structure where drivers — not spending — decide the outcome. What unfolded was a grid filled with champions, international competitors, and future stars, all racing on the same platform.

T4 MINI

LEO SIMONE — WINNER

Leo Simone continues to define what the next generation of karting talent looks like. Calm, precise, and relentlessly consistent, Simone has become a reference point in Mini competition. His Night Shootout victory was a clear demonstration of race intelligence thriving in a truly equal environment.

KAI PARK – SECOND PLACE

Kai Park impressed with discipline and composure, executing a clean and competitive race in one of the tightest classes of the night. His performance reflected strong fundamentals that translate directly into long-term success.

COHEN SHOESCRAFT – THIRD PLACE

Cohen Shoecraft is no stranger to winning on big stages. The T4 Florida Cup Champion, Shoecraft also represented the region at the T4 Nations Cup in Europe, racing against the best Mini drivers in the world. His podium finish at the Night Shootout reinforced that international-level talent can grow at home when the platform is right.

T4 MASTER

ALEXANDER DAL BON — WINNER

Alexander Dal Bon delivered a textbook performance built on consistency, patience, and tactical awareness. His drive reflected the level of maturity expected in professional racing environments.

DAN DEVEREAUX – SECOND PLACE

Dan Devereaux showcased veteran racecraft and strategic execution, remaining competitive from start to finish in a highly disciplined field.

MICHAEL MAYMI – THIRD PLACE

Michael Maymi brought international relevance to the Jr Master podium. Having raced at the T4 Nations Cup this year, Maymi’s performance confirmed that drivers can move seamlessly between national and world-level competition within the T4 ecosystem.

T4 JUNIOR

ROCCO SIMONE — WINNER

Rocco Simone’s résumé already speaks globally. A WSK Euro Series OK-N Junior Final winner, Simone has raced — and won — against elite European fields. His victory at the T4 Night Shootout delivered a powerful message: World-class talent doesn’t need world-class budgets — it needs the right platform.

TYLER PADGETT – SECOND PLACE

Tyler Padgett delivered a disciplined and competitive performance, showcasing consistency and race awareness in one of the most competitive Junior fields of the night.

ASHTON PEARSON — THIRD PLACE

Ashton Pearson embodies everything the T4 Series stands for. A low-budget driver living the dream, Pearson competes without the financial advantages seen elsewhere in karting — yet continues to deliver elite performance. Racing with a 2021 chassis, Pearson set the fastest lap of the Junior category at the Night Shootout, proving beyond doubt that talent matters more than money. Like Shoecraft and Cabrera, Pearson has also raced at the T4 Nations Cup in Europe, confirming that T4 provides access to the world stage — regardless of budget.

T4 SENIOR

NOAH ROSSER — WINNER

Noah Rosser delivered a dominant Senior performance worthy of his résumé. The 2023 T4 World Champion, Rosser demonstrated precision, composure, and leadership on track. His presence — and victory — reaffirmed T4 Senior as a true professional category, not a club-level substitute.

JIMMY CABRERA

Jimmy Cabrera brings international experience and race intelligence to every grid. Like Pearson and Shoecraft, Cabrera has represented the region at the T4 Nations Cup, racing against the best drivers in the world. His podium finish highlighted the depth and credibility of Senior competition.

STEVEN MILLER

Steven Miller rounded out the podium with a disciplined and resilient drive, holding his own in one of the strongest Senior fields of the season.

RACING THAT PAYS — LITERALLY

One of the most powerful moments of the night wasn’t just the racing — it was drivers leaving with money in their pockets.

Prize money across all categories wasn’t symbolic — it was meaningful. Money that helps drivers:

• Keep racing
• Travel to major events
• Invest in development — not debt

This is how real talent stays in the sport, regardless of budget.

WHY T4 IS DIFFERENT

The message from the Night Shootout was unmistakable:

• Champions race here
• International drivers race here
• Low-budget drivers can win here
• Talent always rises here

The T4 Series is the most affordable way to race in a truly professional karting environment. No engine wars. No financial arms race. No excuses.

NEXT: THE T4 AMERICAS CUP

The momentum continues with the launch of the T4 Americas Cup — a two-round international championship connecting the region:

• Round 1: T4 Kartplex, Florida — March 13–15
• Round 2: Kartódromo San Luis, Mexico — May 1–3

America’s champions will earn the right to represent the region at the T4 Nations Cup — the World Cup of Karting — in 2026. Get more info at www.t4seriesusa.com

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