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Second-generation racer Sebastian Wheldon romped to an emphatic USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire debut victory Saturday afternoon to kick off the weekend’s busy Continental Tire Grand Prix…
Fifteen-year-old second-generation racer Sebastian Wheldon won his debut victory at the USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire race at NOLA Motorsports Park. He claimed the lead from polesitter Liam McNeilly and pulled away to a dominant win for VRD Racing. McNeilly battled Wheldon’s teammate Max Taylor for second place, while 25 cars provided thrilling action in the 12-lap race. McNeilly, who topped the timing charts in pre-season, started strong but was overtaken by Wheldon early in the race. Wheldon maintained his lead and secured the checkered flag, while McNeilly eventually finished second after a hard-fought battle. Other drivers, including Vinicius Tessaro and Ariel Elken, made impressive moves through the field. Bruno Ribeiro initially finished seventh but received a penalty, moving him down to 11th in the final results. Wheldon expressed his satisfaction with the race outcome, highlighting the strong performance of his car and his confidence for the upcoming races.
