09/07/2026
Hi5 Performance Texas Shows Strong Pace at TSRS KartMoto
August 30, 2026 | KartMoto
Hi5 Performance Texas continued its strong 2026 Texas Sprint Racing Series campaign at KartMoto, fielding drivers across Micro Swift, Mini Swift, LO206 Cadet, and KA100 Masters.
The weekend produced front-running pace throughout the team, several strong drives through the field, and another podium result as Hi5 drivers continued building momentum late in the TSRS season.
Micro Swift
Jude Hendrickson – P5 | Best Lap: 53.708
Jude Hendrickson delivered an impressive performance in his first major race weekend.
Hendrickson showed competitive pace from the beginning of the weekend but faced adversity during qualifying when contact dropped him to eighth. He responded immediately, racing his way forward in each heat and climbing as high as fourth.
In the main event, Jude put together his strongest drive of the weekend and crossed the line in third position. A post-race penalty resulting from a racing incident moved him to fifth in the official results.
Despite the final classification, the weekend marked a major step forward for Jude and included his first on-track podium finish at this level. His speed, composure, and ability to race forward throughout the weekend made a strong impression in his first major event.
Mini Swift
Sebastian Sampson – P2 | Best Lap: 53.596
Sebastian Sampson once again demonstrated why he continues to be one of Hi5 Performance Texas' strongest young competitors.
Sampson showed excellent speed throughout the weekend and delivered when it mattered most in the main event, racing to an outstanding second-place finish.
His consistency and race pace kept him among the leaders throughout the event and earned Hi5 another podium at KartMoto.
Jacob Doherty – P10 | Best Lap: 54.497
Jacob Doherty continued gaining valuable experience in a competitive Mini Swift field, finishing the weekend in 10th position.
Jacob continued progressing throughout the event and added another important race weekend to his development with Hi5.
Marshall Steves III – P11 | Best Lap: 53.487
The final result did not reflect Marshall Steves III's performance or pace.
Marshall recorded the fastest lap among the Hi5 Mini Swift drivers and was running in third position before becoming caught up in an incident involving two Orsolon Racing teammates.
The contact ended Marshall's opportunity to fight for a podium and ultimately left him classified 11th. His speed throughout the weekend, however, showed that he had the pace to compete at the front.
LO206 Cadet
Hi5 Performance Texas also fielded three drivers in the highly competitive LO206 Cadet division.
Marshall Steves III – P4 | Best Lap: 55.669
Marshall led the Hi5 effort with a strong fourth-place finish. He showed excellent pace throughout the weekend and came away just outside of the podium positions.
Sebastian Sampson – P9 | Best Lap: 56.618
Sebastian added another solid result to his weekend with a ninth-place finish in LO206 Cadet while competing in multiple classes.
Jacob Doherty – P11 | Best Lap: 56.446
Jacob completed his double-duty weekend with an 11th-place result, continuing to gain valuable seat time and race experience across both Mini Swift and LO206 Cadet.
KA100 Masters
The Hi5 Performance Texas KA100 Masters program continued to show strength with four drivers competing at KartMoto.
Daniel Howie – P2 | Best Lap: 50.908
Daniel Howie led the team with another excellent performance, finishing second in the main event.
Howie's 50.908 best lap was also the quickest among the Hi5 Masters drivers, continuing a season defined by front-running speed and consistent championship-level performances.
Kogan Wright – P7 | Best Lap: 50.917
Kogan Wright finished seventh while posting a 50.917 best lap, only nine thousandths of a second behind Howie's fastest lap. His pace demonstrated the strength and consistency of the Hi5 Masters package throughout the weekend.
Mathew Cherry – P8 | Best Lap: 51.190
Mathew Cherry brought home an eighth-place finish and continued his steady progression in the competitive Masters field.
Scott Cherry – P10 | Best Lap: 51.257
Scott Cherry completed the Hi5 Masters lineup with a 10th-place finish, giving the team four drivers inside the top 10.
Building Momentum
KartMoto was another weekend that demonstrated the depth of the Hi5 Performance Texas program.
From Jude Hendrickson's impressive debut in Micro Swift, to podium performances from Sebastian Sampson and Daniel Howie, to Marshall Steves showing front-running pace across two classes, the team continued to prove that its drivers have the speed to compete at the front of the TSRS field.
Just as important as the results is the continued development of every driver under the Hi5 tent.
Hi5 Performance Texas remains focused on providing its drivers with the equipment, coaching, data analysis, preparation, and trackside support necessary to compete for wins and championships while continuing to develop their racecraft every weekend.
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