DRIVEN

feature documentary

LOGLINE

As the F.A.T. Karting League pushes to expand across the U.S. and the world, a diverse group of young drivers and their families chase dreams once out of reach — proving that passion, not privilege, should decide who gets to race.

synopsis

Driven is an intimate, high-energy documentary that follows the next chapter of the F.A.T. Karting League — an ambitious grassroots motorsport movement founded by Ferdi Porsche to break down the barriers of racing. As the league opens new hubs across the United States and around the world, the film captures the hopes, struggles, and relentless drive of young racers from vastly different backgrounds who see this as their one shot to redefine their futures.

From quiet kitchen conversations to roaring racetracks, Driven reveals how this groundbreaking league is rewriting what’s possible in motorsport, giving ordinary families an extraordinary chance to compete on a global stage.

SIZZLE REEL

PASSWORD: FAT2025!

Story

This series is an emotional ride through one racing season in the United States. We’ll follow a handful of young competitors — boys and girls, from different walks of life — as they chase victory on the track and confront life’s challenges off of it. It culminates with the final race that decides who represents the U.S. on the world stage.

Intertwined will be the story of the F.A.T. Karting League itself: how its U.S. expansion is shaking up a traditionally exclusive sport by replacing privilege with passion and opportunity. We’ll meet the team behind the cutting-edge electric karts, innovative coaching, and inclusive philosophy that is reshaping what it means to be a racer in America.

ACT I: STARTING LINE

  • The first race of a new season — nerves, excitement, and uncertainty set the tone.

  • Introduce the F.A.T. Karting League and its mission.

  • Meet our core drivers and families — who they are, where they come from, and why this matters.

  • Tension of early competition: some shine, some struggle, but all are in uncharted territory.

ACT II: THE SEASON UNFOLDS

  • As races continue, so do rivalries, growth, and setbacks.

  • We explore each driver’s personal life between race weekends: balancing school, work, family support (or lack thereof), and self-doubt.

  • Coaches and mentors help shape skill and mindset

  • Moments of failure and breakthrough (e.g., a racer loses control, another finishes their first podium).

  • Stakes build with every race

ACT III: FINAL LAP

  • The World Championship: the culmination of the season and our narrative arc.

  • Our drivers not only face off against each other, but against a new set of drivers from around the world.

  • A winner emerges — but the emotional resolution is bigger than a trophy.

  • Final reflections from racers, families, and league organizers — a new path has been paved.