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Toronto, Canada (February 2026) – Radical Academy Canada is proud to announce its all-female driver line-up for the 2026 FEL Motorsports Emzone Radical Cup Canada season. The team will field two Radical SR3 entries driven by Alana Carter and Sydney Cassels.
Returning for the full season, Alana Carter continues her progression as one of Canada’s most versatile drivers. In 2024, she became the first woman to compete with Radical Academy in the Radical Cup Canada and went on to secure a class victory in her TC America debut at Barber Motorsports Park. Her career includes success in competitive driver shootouts, participation in historic all-female podiums, and an overall win in World Racing League GTO competition. Carter returns not only as a contender but also as a mentor within the program.
“I’m incredibly excited to be back racing with Radical Academy in the Emzone Radical Cup Canada this year,” said Carter. “Radical Academy played a huge role in the development of my career back in 2024, and it’s super exciting to return to a team and series I know and love. Being involved as a mentor for Sydney and the other girls this year gives me purpose beyond my own racing program, and I’m thrilled to help the next generation of racers.”
Seventeen-year-old Sydney Cassels of Coldstream, British Columbia, will make her first full-season car racing debut in 2026. Currently completing her senior year of high school, Cassels transitioned into a Radical SR3 in 2025 and now steps into her first complete championship campaign in national-level competition.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Radical Academy Canada for the 2026 season,” said Cassels. “This is my first full season in a car, and I’m ready to learn as much as possible and make the most of every opportunity. I’m so grateful for the support behind me and can’t wait to get started.”
Team Principal April Burgess believes the two-car lineup reflects the Academy’s broader purpose.
“We’re proud to field Alana and Sydney in our Radical sister cars this season,” said Burgess. “Alana brings leadership and experience, while Sydney represents the future. Radical Academy Canada is about more than results. It’s about creating real opportunity for women in motorsport.”
As the only all-female team on the Emzone Radical Cup Canada grid, Radical Academy Canada continues to combine competition with community, building meaningful pathways for young women in racing.
About Radical Academy Canada
The Radical Academy initiative represents a significant step toward inclusion in the world of racing. Radical Academy provides experiences for girls and women in roles as drivers, race engineers, technicians, and marketing & communication professionals.
The Radical Academy Esport League is a female-focused sim racing program designed to provide a supportive and safe competitive environment, free from many of the barriers that can exist in open mixed fields. The league serves as a bridge between virtual and real-world motorsport, showcasing talent through professional storytelling and broadcasting while creating pathways into IRL racing opportunities.
Radical Academy partners include Radical Canada East and Emzone.
More information: radicalacademy.ca