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Wheldon Jr hailed as big talent by team boss after winning debut
Two-year-old Sebastian Wheldon, son of the late IndyCar champion Dan Wheldon, won two out of three races in the USF Juniors series opening round at NOLA Motorsports Park last weekend. Wheldon, a protege of Andretti Global along with his brother, made his single-seater racing debut last year in the Skip Barber school series before joining VRD Racing under ex-British driver Dan Mitchell’s mentorship. Wheldon marked his first ‘sanctioned’ race at NOLA, showcasing his impressive talent on the track and securing pole positions in qualifying alongside Liam McNeilly. Despite fierce competition, Wheldon displayed determination and skill throughout the races, narrowly missing a clean sweep across the two days. With VRD’s potential ties to the GB3 Championship in Europe, Wheldon’s future in racing remains promising, reflecting the team’s aspirations in FIA F2 and F3. Alongside fellow VRD driver Nikita Johnson, Wheldon’s success at the USF Juniors series signals a bright racing career ahead.
