Scuderia Estoras Kicks Off the 2025 WCKC Championship in Extreme Conditions (Race 1)

The first round of the 2025 West Coast Karting Championship (WCKC) delivered an unforgettable start to the season. Rain poured down relentlessly, the cold winds made for tough conditions, and for half an hour, snow even fell on the track. Despite the wild weather, it felt great to be back racing, shaking off the winter rust, and putting our team’s hard work to the test.

Testing, Tuning, and New Challenges

Leading up to the race, Scuderia Estoras spent the week dialing in setups and collecting valuable data. This preparation paid off, especially with our new engine partner, Superpower Engines. Their engines proved to be incredibly strong and fast, and their support was top-tier—exactly what we need for a successful season.

This weekend also introduced a new challenge: LeVanto tires. The LeVanto Wets were an unknown variable for everyone, with no prior data to rely on. This meant our drivers had to adapt quickly, experimenting with pressures and setups in real time. It was a weekend of learning, and every lap helped us unlock more performance.

Race Highlights

Despite the unpredictable conditions, Scuderia Estoras had strong representation across multiple categories. Our drivers fought hard, gained crucial early-season points, and set the tone for what promises to be an exciting year ahead.

Shifter Karts – Total Domination

Patrick Kleine was in a league of his own, securing pole position, winning the Pre-Final, and bringing home victory in the Final—a perfect start to his season.

Dan McDermott also had a fantastic performance, qualifying P4, finishing P2 in the Pre-Final, and maintaining P2 in the Final.

Blake Lilly showed strong pace, qualifying P2, finishing P4 in the Pre-Final, and holding that position in the Final.

Senior Briggs – Learning in the Pack

Jack Eriksson made his Scuderia Estoras debut in Senior Briggs, adapting to the new team and conditions. He qualified P10, moved up to P9 in the Pre-Final, and finished the Final in P10, gaining valuable experience along the way.

Heavy Briggs – A Hard-Fought Race

Patrick Kleine pulled double duty, competing in Heavy Briggs as well. He qualified P7, worked his way up to P3 in the Pre-Final, and ultimately finished P4 in the Final after an intense battle.

Cadet Micro – A Weekend of Learning

Ava Jude-Lilly faced a steep learning curve, moving to a new engine, new chassis, and new category all at once. Despite the challenge, she kept pushing forward, finishing P13 in Qualifying, the Pre-Final, and the Final. Every lap was a step forward, and this weekend laid a solid foundation for her season.

Tag Masters – Charging Through the Field

Dan Monteiro had an exciting race, fighting through the pack after qualifying P10. He made a strong comeback to P4 in the Pre-Final before finishing P7 in the Final.

Tag Heavy – Consistent and Competitive

Dan McDermott showed impressive consistency throughout the weekend. He qualified P2, finished P2 in the Pre-Final, and secured another P2 in the Final, proving he will be a contender in this category all season long.

Tag Senior – Battles in the Field

Marco Kaci had a weekend full of strong racing, qualifying P7, fighting his way to P2 in the Pre-Final, and finishing P4 in the Final after some hard-fought battles.

Logan McLean also represented Scuderia Estoras in Tag Senior, qualifying in the midfield, finishing P9 in the Pre-Final, and crossing the line P10 in the Final. It was a solid start as he continues to gain experience at this level.

2025 Estoras Cup Standings After Race 1

With his dominant performance in Shifter Karts, Patrick Kleine leads the Estoras Cup with three points.

A Huge Thank You to Our Team and Supporters

A race weekend like this would not be possible without the dedication of so many people.

A massive thank you to the WCKC volunteers, who endured the cold, wet, and even snowy conditions to keep everything running smoothly. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.

To our sponsors—your support allows our drivers to compete at the highest level, and we are grateful for everything you do to make this possible.

And finally, a huge thank you to everyone at Scuderia Estoras—the mechanics, strategists, supporters, and families who work tirelessly behind the scenes to give our drivers the best shot at success.

The 2025 season is just beginning, and we are already looking ahead to the next challenge: Race 1 of the BC Regionals. See you at the track!