Edmonton teenager Stefan Rzadzinski has stepped up one more rung in his young racing career, signing with Stratotech Racing and Genesis Racing to drive a CRG kart for the upcoming season.

Stefan Rzadzinski takes his go-kart for a spin around Stratotech Park near Fort Saskatchewan last summer.

Photo: Codie McLachlan, THE JOURNAL, FILE

The 15-year-old won four of six final events last summer and set five fastest-lap times, earning the right to represent Canada in the Rok Cup world finals last October in Italy.

"I'm looking forward to working with the Stratotech/Genesis organization as the team is really focused on the Rok Cup this year, which is a major priority for me," said Rzadzinski. I would love to compete in Italy again and bring Canada back a title."

Besides the Rok Cup series, Rzadzinski will also compete on the Snap On Stars of Karting circuit, North America's most prestigious karting series that is put on by the Indy Racing League.

"It's a great experience for me to go outside of my normal boundaries here in Canada," said Rzadzinski who will be racing mostly on the west coast. "The Snap On Stars of Karting series is the top flight of North American karting and with Stratotech/Genesis Racing I will have a competitive season."

Rzadzinski begins his season April 25-27 at the Miller Motorsport Park in Utah.