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All three levels of the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire open-wheel driver development ladder will be featured this weekend, April 5-7, at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, La. …
The USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire open-wheel driver development ladder will showcase all three levels this weekend at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, La., with 65 young drivers aiming for a career in the NTT IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis 500. This event follows the Spring Training pre-season test at the same venue last month. The season opener for USF Juniors will see a record grid of 26 cars competing. Over $1.68 million in scholarships and awards will be distributed at the end of the year for advancement in 2025. The Skip Barber Racing School’s Formula Race Series will also continue its season, offering a $100,000 scholarship for the champion to move up to USF Juniors.
In the USF Pro 2000 division, Australian rookie Lochie Hughes leads the points after the first races in Florida but faces stiff competition from 15-year-old Nikita Johnson. The competition is intense with several drivers like Christian Brooks and Liam Sceats showing podium potential. Racing action will heat up with two qualifying sessions and Race 1 on Saturday, followed by two more races on Sunday at NOLA Motorsports Park.
Max Garcia has had a strong start in the USF2000 championship, claiming victory twice in St. Petersburg for Pabst Racing before heading to NOLA Motorsports Park. The young driver will look to continue his success in this highly competitive pack. The races this weekend promise thrilling action and will be crucial in shaping the championship standings moving forward.
