Rising Racing Star Chase Haskins is Inspiring Brave Warriors to Dream Big

Photo Credit: Supplied by Cherise Haskins

Fuelled by gratitude for his own racing journey, Chase Haskins is turning his childhood dream into a platform of hope, using the thrill of kart racing to inspire brave young warriors to believe that no dream is out of reach.

Johannesburg, South Africa (12 June 2026) – Like many young boys, Chase Haskins has loved cars for as long as he can remember. From the age of 10, he spent his weekends karting with his dad in rooftop parking lots and shopping centre circuits.

It was during these bonding sessions that his father made him a promise: the day Chase could beat him on the track, he would find a way to buy him his own kart.

Just before his 12th birthday, Chase did exactly that.

“True to his word, his dad bought him a kart for his birthday, and that is where his racing journey began,” shares Chase’s mom, Cherise Haskins.

Chase started racing in an entry-level karting series called F200. It quickly became apparent that he had both the talent and determination to progress through the ranks.

He then moved into the internationally recognised ROK Cup karting series, where he competed for just eight months before being offered a seat in MSA4 earlier this year, the South African equivalent of Formula 4.

Today at 14, Chase is the youngest driver on the MSA4 grid and the youngest driver ever to compete in the series. He races against drivers with significantly more experience, many of whom have competed internationally, yet he continues to run at a pace that keeps him competitive with the front-runners.

However, this story isn’t just about Chase’s impressive racing career; it’s also about how he shares his journey with young warriors facing health challenges and personal obstacles, showing them that no dream is too big if you are willing to work for it.

Early on, Chase decided he didn’t want to race solely for himself. He wanted to use his platform to inspire other children to believe in their dreams, regardless of their circumstances. That is why he chose to represent the Reach For A Dream Foundation.

Working closely with the organisation, Chase constantly looks for ways to incorporate these children’s dreams into his racing. He proudly carries the Reach For A Dream branding on both his race car and suit, raising awareness for the charity while proving that dreams really can become reality.

“Dreams are what drive us and motivate us to achieve our goals. I’m very proud to be part of Reach for a Dream, and I’m very happy to be involved with making children’s dreams come true. Some kids are fighting a bigger battle than a race. If my journey can help put some hope into them that would be bigger than winning any race,” Chase says in a video.

Through this collaboration, children facing the toughest ordeals get to step away from their reality for a day and dive into the exhilarating thrill of the racing strip. Basking in pure joy, they realise what is possible outside of their daily battles – and remember that they deserve to have fun and dream big, too.

For Chase, racing is about far more than lap times and results. It is about showing young people that where you start does not determine where you can go. That with passion, determination, hard work, and belief, even the biggest dreams can become possible.