Shift Up Now Athlete Alana Carter launched her 2026 Emzone Radical Cup Canada Championship campaign in strong form this past weekend, delivering a determined drive to secure a sixth-place finish in race one and an impressive fourth-place result in race two with FEL Motorsports.
Lining up seventh in a highly competitive 20-car field, Carter faced an early setback in race one, dropping back to ninth position on the opening laps. Showing resilience and racecraft, she methodically worked her way back through the field with decisive overtakes, ultimately crossing the line in sixth place overall and in class.
Building on that momentum, Carter returned in Race 2 with increased confidence and pace, battling at the front of the grid and narrowly missing out on a podium with a strong fourth-place finish — a clear indication of the team’s upward trajectory heading into the season.
Competing as part of the all-female Radical Academy team, Carter emphasized the progress made over the offseason and the strength of the program as a whole. With continued development and momentum on their side, the team is positioning itself as a serious contender for the 2026 championship.
“This weekend definitely showed us that we have the pace to be at the front and I'm so proud of this team,” said Carter. “I'm also very proud of my teammate, Sydney Cassels, who had a great debut in the series. Massive thanks to all my partners including Emzone, Vibrant Performance, Shift Up Now, ReactForge, Sim Hub Race Lounge, and Antara Marketing for all their support. I'm incredibly grateful for their help getting me out there this year and making my dreams a reality.”
With a strong start to the season and clear front-running pace, Carter and the Radical Academy eam now look ahead to the next round with confidence and determination.
