Xavier
Zandbergen
The unstoppable journey of Xavier Zandbergen
Driven by passion and skill, Xavier pushes forward with relentless focus on his racing goals. Each season brings new challenges, new growth, and steady progress toward the top.
About Xavier
From dream to Le Mans winner?
From a kid selling hot chocolate by the roadside to fund his first karting course, Xavier Zandbergen turned determination into podiums. Unlike many drivers, he built his career from scratch, learning business, sales, and self-leadership alongside racing. With every setback, from crashes to budget gaps, he emerged stronger, securing full sponsorship by age 17. Guided by curiosity and an elite team of mentors, he’s constantly evolving on and off the track.
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Xavier's journey
2020
Xavier completed his first karting course, having funded it himself through creative entrepreneurship. Despite racing in a kids’ kart 30 km/h slower than others, he won every race and qualifying session. He quickly moved on to the advanced course and repeated his winning streak. That year marked the beginning of his competitive journey. He proved early on that raw talent and preparation could beat equipment disadvantages. His confidence and commitment to racing deepened.
2022
Xavier raced again in the NKH Juniors and finished second in the national championship. At the same time, he took a major step by raising 80% of his racing budget himself. His network grew through meetings, storytelling, and showing real commitment. He gained recognition for being a driver who knew both the sport and the business behind it. This year marked a leap in his credibility with partners and teams. His ambition became more structured and supported.
2024
Fully focused on the Honda 9HP class, Xavier faced challenges including two crashes but still finished second in the GK4 Belgian, Dutch Championship. It was a season of resilience and growth. For the first time, he secured 100% of his racing budget through 25 committed partners. He balanced racing with ongoing development in mindset, training, and communication. His dream team played a bigger role in preparing him for next steps. The year closed with stronger performance, stronger backing, and sharper focus.
2021
He competed in the Dutch Rental Kart Championship Juniors (NKH Junior) with 30 drivers. In only his sixth race, he secured his first win and finished the season third nationally. His parents advised him to start networking and finding partners to support his racing ambitions. Xavier began learning how to pitch, present, and build lasting relationships. This was a key turning point from being just a racer to becoming an entrepreneurial athlete. He started laying the foundation for long-term growth.
2023
He stepped up to the BEKC Seniors (Benelux Karting Championship) with over 150 drivers and finished second in his debut season. He also made the switch to racing with his own kart: the Honda 9HP Senior. During his first wet session, he set the fastest time in official practice, 0.4 seconds ahead of P2. In just his third race, he landed a podium finish. The rest of the season focused on gaining experience and adjusting to higher levels. He also began assembling his dream team of specialists to support his development.
2025
Xavier transitioned into 2-stroke racing in the IAME X30 Senior National class. In just his second race, he climbed from P12 to P3, scoring his first podium in the new category. He then moved into the highly competitive X30 Senior field, facing experienced drivers and challenging tracks. On a new circuit in heavy rain, he advanced from P15 to P5 in the final within ten minutes. Although he wasn’t in the championship standings due to a mid-season switch, the experience was crucial. He’s now preparing for his biggest step yet: competing in the Mazda MX-5 Cup, the IAME Series Benelux, and a race in the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East.
2020
Xavier completed his first karting course, having funded it himself through creative entrepreneurship. Despite racing in a kids’ kart 30 km/h slower than others, he won every race and qualifying session. He quickly moved on to the advanced course and repeated his winning streak. That year marked the beginning of his competitive journey. He proved early on that raw talent and preparation could beat equipment disadvantages. His confidence and commitment to racing deepened.
2021
He competed in the Dutch Rental Kart Championship Juniors (NKH Junior) with 30 drivers. In only his sixth race, he secured his first win and finished the season third nationally. His parents advised him to start networking and finding partners to support his racing ambitions. Xavier began learning how to pitch, present, and build lasting relationships. This was a key turning point from being just a racer to becoming an entrepreneurial athlete. He started laying the foundation for long-term growth.
2022
Xavier raced again in the NKH Juniors and finished second in the national championship. At the same time, he took a major step by raising 80% of his racing budget himself. His network grew through meetings, storytelling, and showing real commitment. He gained recognition for being a driver who knew both the sport and the business behind it. This year marked a leap in his credibility with partners and teams. His ambition became more structured and supported.
2023
He stepped up to the BEKC Seniors (Benelux Karting Championship) with over 150 drivers and finished second in his debut season. He also made the switch to racing with his own kart: the Honda 9HP Senior. During his first wet session, he set the fastest time in official practice, 0.4 seconds ahead of P2. In just his third race, he landed a podium finish. The rest of the season focused on gaining experience and adjusting to higher levels. He also began assembling his dream team of specialists to support his development.
2024
Fully focused on the Honda 9HP class, Xavier faced challenges including two crashes but still finished second in the GK4 Belgian, Dutch Championship. It was a season of resilience and growth. For the first time, he secured 100% of his racing budget through 25 committed partners. He balanced racing with ongoing development in mindset, training, and communication. His dream team played a bigger role in preparing him for next steps. The year closed with stronger performance, stronger backing, and sharper focus.
2025
Xavier transitioned into 2-stroke racing in the IAME X30 Senior National class. In just his second race, he climbed from P12 to P3, scoring his first podium in the new category. He then moved into the highly competitive X30 Senior field, facing experienced drivers and challenging tracks. On a new circuit in heavy rain, he advanced from P15 to P5 in the final within ten minutes. Although he wasn’t in the championship standings due to a mid-season switch, the experience was crucial. He’s now preparing for his biggest step yet: competing in the Mazda MX-5 Cup, the IAME Series Benelux, and a race in the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East.
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