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Turkish actor Kivanc Tatlitug met three-time Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu at the Motor Sports Development Center in Kocaeli, where he also received motorcycle training from former champion Kenan Sofuoglu.
Social media feeds erupted when Tatlitug and Razgatlioglu posted photos together from their joint track training session. The viral pictures took over the internet, marking an exciting crossover between Türkiye's entertainment elite and its top-tier motorsport talent.
Razgatlioglu, often described as the first Turkish athlete to race in MotoGP, shared a photo with Tatlitug and wrote, "El Turco." Tatlitug responded to the champion with the message, "Let's go, champ!"
The exchange stood out for fans because it connected Tatlitug's public interest in motorcycles with Razgatlioglu's status in international racing.
Razgatlioglu has won the Superbike World Championship three times, making him one of the most prominent Turkish figures in the sport.
Tatlitug also trained with Kenan Sofuoglu at the same venue. Sofuoglu, a leading figure in Turkish motorcycle racing, gave the actor track training as part of the visit.
Sharing the moment on social media, Tatlitug thanked Sofuoglu and said it was a real privilege to receive track training from him. He added, "Good to have you, coach. It is truly a great privilege for me to receive track training from you, champion. Thank you very much for everything. No stopping, we keep working ... Let's see what comes next."
The posts brought the visit into the spotlight, with Tatlitug, Razgatlioglu and Sofuoglu appearing together in a meeting that linked entertainment and motorsport through a shared track experience.
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