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Just as he did one year ago, Australian Lochie Hughes arrived at the opening race of a new season on the unforgiving streets of St. Petersburg as a rookie and promptly scored an emphatic debut vict…
Australian driver Lochie Hughes made an impressive debut victory at the opening race of the new season in St. Petersburg, showcasing his talent as he moved up from USF2000 to USF Pro 2000. Hughes led the crash-marred 24-lap race to win for Turn 3 Motorsport, marking the team’s third consecutive triumph in the season opener. Despite not matching his previous year’s victory, California’s Christian Brooks secured second place after joining defending series champion team, Pabst Racing. New Zealander Liam Sceats secured the podium for TJ Speed Motorsports, highlighting the diversity of teams in the top positions. Hughes dominated the race from the start, showcasing his speed and skill to maintain his lead and secure the victory. Despite several caution flags and incidents, Hughes remained unfazed and maintained his position at the front with a comfortable lead. The race saw standout performances from other drivers like Mexico’s Ricardo Escotto and Florida’s Nikita Johnson, adding to the excitement on the track.
