Radical Academy Team Principal April Burgess adds, “Radical Academy is going to provide opportunities for girls and women to be involved in motorsport, whether that’s as a driver, technician, or in supporting roles. Racing historically has been a male-dominant sport, and it’s about time that changes."
Carter's Radical academic journey kicks off May 17th, 2024, with the first race of the season at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. You can also catch her racing on the streets of Toronto as the Radical Cup makes its appearance as a support race at the 2024 Honda Indy in Toronto.
About Alana Carter:
Alana Carter’s journey started in the driver's seat of a beat-up Honda Accord she and her dad fixed up, gradually moving to larger cars. Throughout her whole life, racing wasn't just a dream; it was the dream, even though it felt out of reach.
Yet here she is, carving out a space for herself in the world of racing, defying expectations and the notion of what's considered "reachable." F1 might not be on her horizon, but this path she’s on? It’s proof that with determination and passion, a girl from Alberta, Canada, can turn their racing dreams into reality, and she aims to inspire others to hold onto their dreams, no matter the odds.
About Radical Academy and April Burgess:
The Radical Cup is a series April Burgess has always been passionate about, and getting more women involved has always been the goal. The newly launched Radical Academy is focused on making that dream a reality by creating more opportunities for women, with the hope that this will help inspire future generations of girls and women to get involved with racing. Burgess’s dream is to see as many women on the podium and in the paddock as men, and in 2024, she is set to make that a reality.
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