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Meet Xavier Zandbergen: Racing Through Volatile Markets

From trading Bitcoin to racing karts, Xavier Zandbergen combines timing, calculated risks and ambition on his road to Le Mans in 2030.

Xavier Zandbergen
October 8, 2026
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Dutch racing driver Xavier Zandbergen funded his first karting lessons through Bitcoin trading and small business ventures. His story connects motorsport and crypto through timing, calculated risks and continuous improvement. Aiming to compete at Le Mans in 2030, he is seeking partners interested in brand visibility, client experiences and business networking through The 24 Society Club.

Meet Xavier Zandbergen, Racing Through Volatile Markets

At first, motorsport and crypto seem like two completely different worlds.

But they have more in common than you might think.

Both are about timing, making good decisions, taking risks and staying calm when things move fast.

Dutch racing driver Xavier Zandbergen knows this well.

Xavier first discovered karting at a birthday party. He loved it straight away.

A few days later, he found a karting course and wanted to sign up. His parents agreed, as long as he paid half of the costs himself.

So, at the age of twelve, Xavier started looking for ways to make money.

He traded Bitcoin, sold hot chocolate and traded model trains. Step by step, he made enough money to pay for his first karting lessons.

That way of thinking has stayed with him ever since. Set a goal, know what you need and find a way to get there.

In 2021, Xavier started his first season in the Dutch karting championship.

It only took him 5 race before his first win. He finished third in the Netherlands that season and later became a 2x Vice Benelux Champion.

But racing is about much more than speed.

After every session, Xavier looks at what went well, what went wrong and what he can improve.

Things can change quickly. The track changes, other drivers make mistakes and sometimes you only have a few seconds to make the right decision.

It is similar in crypto.

You cannot take every risk. In racing, an overtake is about looking at the situation, waiting for the right moment and then making your move.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.

The important thing is knowing the difference between taking a smart risk and simply gambling.

The same applies to trading.

Xavier also uses this way of thinking outside the racetrack.

Today, he works with 30 partners who are helping him on his road to Le Mans.

He started The 24 Society Club, a business network that brings entrepreneurs together through motorsport, events and business.

In 2027, Xavier plans to take the next step and start racing cars.

From there, he wants to move into endurance racing.

The final goal is clear, racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2030.

For Xavier, getting to Le Mans is not about one race, one result or one big chance.

It is about taking one step at a time.

Look at the situation. Take the right risk. Choose your moment. Make your move. Learn from it and getting better.

Crypto and racing may be different worlds, but the way you approach them can be very similar.

Become part of the road to Le Mans

Xavier is currently looking for companies that want to become part of his journey towards the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

A partnership is about more than putting a logo on a racing car.

Partners can use motorsport to create visibility, content, experiences for clients and new business connections.

Xavier races at major racing events with more than 100,000 fans and offers visibility on Dutch television.

Through The 24 Society Club and his network of partners, companies can also meet other entrepreneurs and invite clients or business relations to experience motorsport from close by.

The goal is to build partnerships where both sides get real value.

Interested in becoming part of the road to Le Mans?

Send Xavier a message on LinkedIn and start the conversation.

Even if you are not sure yet what a partnership could look like, Xavier is always open to meeting new companies, hearing what they want to achieve and seeing if motorsport can help make that happen.

Website: Www.xavierzandbergen.com
LinkedIn/Instagram: Xavier Zandbergen
Email: Xavier@XavierZandbergen.com

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