EDX WCKC Championships 2026 — Race 2 Recap

The sun finally joined us at Greg Moore Raceway for Round 2 of the WCKC—and it showed. Warm air, blue skies, and a track that kept getting faster as the weekend went on.

But even with sunshine overhead, our team had a few racing clouds to work through.

Not the kind that breaks you—the kind that builds you.

This weekend wasn’t about perfect results. It was about showing up, leaning on each other, and learning how to respond when luck doesn’t go your way. And if there’s one thing we know at EDX, it’s that every tough weekend becomes fuel for the next one.

LO206 Junior — Teagan Kleine

Teagan’s first race weekend back after missing Round 1 had a clear theme: shake off the rust, rebuild confidence, and get right back into the fight. There’s a unique pressure that comes with returning—everyone else has already had their first weekend, their first start, their first scramble. Teagan didn’t get that. So this round was about finding that rhythm again: the timing of a pass, the feel of the kart on cold tires, the moment you decide to commit.

• Qualifying: P5

• Heat: P4

• Final: P4

Teagan drove a smart weekend. He stayed out of trouble, made the passes that were there, and kept the kart in the window. The podium was within touching distance all weekend, and that’s the part we’re proud of: the speed is already there.

Now it’s about turning that “almost” into a trophy—and we know Teagan will put the work in.

LO206 Senior — Laina Zablotny & Jack Errikson

Laina Zablotny

LO206 Senior was a war—27 drivers deep—and Laina fought it with heart.

This class doesn’t give you anything for free. You earn every inch, and you earn it again the next lap. Laina came into the weekend with pace, but what stood out even more was her spirit: she kept believing in the kart, kept believing in the plan, and kept pushing forward even when the field got messy.

• Qualifying: P17

• Heat: P13

• Final: P9

That’s a strong climb in a stacked field, and the story behind it matters—Laina didn’t “inherit” positions, she earnedthem. She stayed calm, picked her moments, and drove forward every time the door cracked open.

And the truth is: Laina has top-5 pace. Next time, we’re aiming to put her where she belongs—right in that front-group fight.

Jack Errikson

Jack’s weekend was all about building.

LO206 Senior is one of the toughest places to learn because the racing is relentless. There’s no easy lap, no “safe” corner. And when you’re developing, that kind of environment can feel like it’s coming at you a mile a minute.

But Jack kept showing up. Session after session. Lap after lap. He kept listening, adjusting, and trying again.

• Qualifying: P21

• Heat: P19

• Final: P19

Not the result we’re chasing yet, but the effort was real—and that matters. Progress in racing doesn’t always look like a podium. Sometimes it looks like refusing to quit when it’s hard.

TaG Junior — Progress, pace, and a little bad luck

TaG Junior was a bit hit-and-miss for us. The encouraging part: everyone’s pace improved significantly. The frustrating part: we were still a few tenths away from breaking into that top-5 battle.

So close… and yet still work to do.

Teagan Kleine

Teagan is still getting comfortable in his new TaG kart, and the weekend tested him early.

There’s a learning curve when you climb into a new package—new power, new feel, new demands. Teagan was doing the right things, building confidence and getting the kart underneath him.

• Qualifying: P9

• Heat: Racing incident (Lap 1, Corner 1) forced him off track and caused damage

• Final: Started at the back, finished P9

Lap 1, Corner 1 is where the weekend turned. Teagan avoided most of the pile-up, but he had to go off track and the kart took damage—one of those moments where you make the safe decision and still pay the price.

Starting at the back for the final, he stayed composed. No panic. No desperation. Just smart laps, forward focus, and the quiet determination that says, “We’ll get it back next time.”

Andrew Bench

Andrew had blistering pace and was the fastest EDX junior on the weekend.

From the first laps, you could feel it—he was attacking the track with confidence. The kind of confidence that makes the kart look light, makes the corners look simple, and makes everyone in the tent start believing something big is coming.

• Qualifying: P5

• Heat: Collected in the Lap 1, Corner 1 incident

• Final: Charged back to P7

Andrew’s qualifying position told the truth: he had the speed to be top 5—and honestly, potentially podium contention. The incident in the heat race took away the clean run he deserved, but the response is what we’re proud of.

He reset. He lined up. He fought forward.

Next time, we’re aiming to give Andrew a clean weekend so the result can match the pace.

Jack Harbidge

Jack had his most improved weekend so far, and it wasn’t subtle.

His pace was up, his confidence was up, and his race craft took a real step forward. You could see the difference in how he handled traffic—more decisive, more controlled, more comfortable living in the fight.

• Qualifying: P8

• Heat: P4

• Final: Did not start (battery died on the grid)

The heat race was the highlight: Jack put it together and brought it home in P4, proving he can run with the front group when everything clicks.

Then the final delivered the gut punch—battery died on the grid. That’s the kind of moment that hurts because it’s not about talent or effort. It’s just… racing.

But the takeaway is clear: Jack’s speed is real. We’ll fix the reliability piece and bring the momentum forward.

TaG Masters — Shawn Caspar & Dan Monteiro

The racing clouds were heavier in TaG Masters, and both Shawn and Dan had weekends that didn’t reflect their capability.

Shawn Caspar

Shawn started the weekend with a solid qualifying and stayed in the mix through the heat.

• Qualifying: P9

• Heat: P10

• Final: Collected in an incident (heavy damage)

The final was where it unraveled. Shawn got caught up in a racing incident that heavily damaged the kart—one of those moments where you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time.

It’s frustrating, because you can do everything right and still get taken out of your story.

Dan Monteiro

Dan put in the work early and qualified right alongside Shawn.

• Qualifying: P8

• Final: Did not start (mechanical issue on the grid)

A mechanical issue on the grid kept Dan from taking the start, which is one of the toughest ways to lose a race. You’re strapped in, ready, focused… and the kart says, “Not today.”

Not what the boys were looking for, but they’ll be back next race with a redemption plan—and we’ll make sure the equipment is ready to match the intent.

Shifter — Patrick Kleine

Patrick had a strong, consistent weekend in Shifter.

Sometimes racing isn’t about fireworks—it’s about execution. It’s about doing the same thing right, over and over, under pressure. Patrick delivered that kind of weekend.

• Qualifying: P2

• Heat: P2

• Final: P2

P1 wasn’t in the cards this time, and we know exactly how much work it takes to get there. But a podium is a podium—and Patrick delivered for the team.

LO206 Masters — Patrick Kleine

LO206 Masters showed the pace we’ve been building. The engine and new chassis worked fantastically, and Patrick was right in the fight from the first green.

• Qualifying: P4

• Heat: P4 (chasing the top 3 every lap)

• Final: Early contact sent him off into the grass; fought back to P4; last-lap incident dropped him to P8

Patrick spent the heat race hunting the top three, lap after lap—putting pressure on, waiting for the moment to strike.

Then the final turned into a story of pure determination. Corner 3 on Lap 1, Patrick got bumped off into the grass and rejoined at the back. A lot of drivers would mentally check out right there. Patrick didn’t.

He drove back through the field all the way to P4—an absolute statement drive—only to get caught in another incident on the last lap, last corner, which dropped him to P8.

This one stings because the speed was absolutely there. But we’re taking the pace and leaving the bad luck behind.

TaG Senior — Cash Coogan & Laina Zablotny

Cash Coogan

Cash is still early in his competitive racing journey, and this was only his second weekend.

There’s a lot happening out there in TaG Senior—speed, traffic, pressure, and decisions that have to be made instantly. Cash is learning the ropes the hard way, and that’s exactly how you build real race craft.

• Qualifying: P20

• Heat: P18

• Final: P19

Cash is still running with the X on his kart, which means starting at the back makes every session an uphill battle. But he’s staying in it, learning fast, and taking steps forward.

The goal over the next few races is simple: keep building, keep improving, and start knocking on the door of the top 10.

Laina Zablotny

Laina had strong mid-pack pace again, but luck didn’t cooperate this weekend.

• Qualifying: P16

• Heat: P12

• Final: DNF (mechanical issue)

Even with the setbacks, Laina kept fighting forward. Then a mechanical issue ended the final early—one of the most frustrating ways to lose a result because it’s out of the driver’s hands.

She’ll be back next race with the same winning spirit—and we’ll make sure the kart gives her the chance to show it.

Stronger because of it

Not every weekend gives you results worth celebrating—but weekends like this build the team. We saw pace. We saw improvement. We saw fight. And most importantly, we saw what EDX is really about: showing up together, learning together, and coming back stronger.

Next stop: Round 1 of the BC Championships. And we’re coming in sharper, hungrier, and more prepared.

Thank you — Alfa Romeo of Vancouver

A huge thank you to Alfa Romeo of Vancouver for supporting EDX at WCKC Round 2. Alfa and EDX share the same racing spirit—performance, passion, and the drive to keep pushing forward.

We’re proud to have them in our corner.