2026 USF Pro 200 Championship Season
The 2026 USF Pro 2000 season showcases the next generation of elite open‑wheel talent competing on the middle rung of the USF Pro Championships ladder. Featuring the powerful Tatuus IP‑22 chassis, deeper technical demands, and a schedule aligned with major North American race weekends, USF Pro 2000 continues to shape drivers on the path toward Indy NXT and the NTT IndyCar Series. Follow the full season with race coverage, driver highlights, and detailed event photography.
2026 Grand Prix of Indianapolis
The Grand Prix of Indianapolis is one of the cornerstone events of the USF Pro Championships calendar, held on the fast and flowing Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. The weekend brings together USF Juniors, USF2000, USF Pro 2000, and IndyCar for a packed schedule of practice, qualifying, and wheel‑to‑wheel racing. For USF Pro 2000 drivers, IMS is a proving ground — long straights, heavy braking zones, and drafting battles reward precision and racecraft. The event consistently produces breakout performances and some of the most photogenic moments of the season.
Qualifying
Andrés Cárdenas secured pole for the USF Pro 2000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis with a commanding lap that maximized the draft on the frontstretch and delivered precision through the technical infield. His pace set the tone for the weekend, placing him at the front of a tightly matched field. Qualifying at IMS is always a battle of timing and execution, and Cárdenas delivered both to lead the grid into Race 1.
Race 1
Jacob Douglas captured the victory in Race 1, showcasing patience, consistency, and strong racecraft in heavy traffic. Douglas managed the draft perfectly, executed clean passes in the braking zones, and controlled the closing laps to secure the first win of the weekend. His performance immediately shifted the early championship momentum and highlighted his strength on the IMS road course.
Race 2
Jack Jeffers delivered a standout drive to win Race 2, sealing the weekend with one of the most competitive performances of the event. Jeffers made decisive moves early, defended aggressively in the final laps, and held off pressure from the lead pack to take the checkered flag. The race showcased the speed and intensity of USF Pro 2000 and capped the Grand Prix of Indianapolis with a dramatic finish
2026 Freedom 90 @ Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
The USF Pro 2000 Freedom 90 is one of the signature short‑oval events of the Road to Indy ladder, delivering high‑speed, wheel‑to‑wheel action under the lights at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as rising open‑wheel stars push the powerful Tatuus IP‑22 USF Pro 2000 cars to the limit in a 90‑lap sprint that tests precision, traffic management, and pure racecraft; held during the Month of May alongside the Indianapolis 500 festivities, the Freedom 90 consistently produces breakout performances, dramatic passes, and championship‑defining moments, making it one of the most searched, most anticipated, and most important development‑series races in American open‑wheel racing.
2026 Freedom 90 USF Pro 2000 Test Session 1 Photos
The opening test session for the 2026 USF Pro 2000 Freedom 90 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park marked the official start of oval preparations for one of the most tradition‑rich events on the USF Pro Championships calendar. The Freedom 90, run during the Carb Night Classic Presented by Marelli, has long served as a proving ground for future IndyCar stars — a race where precision, discipline, and bravery on a .686‑mile oval can define a driver’s season.
2026 Freedom 90 USF Pro 2000 Test Session 2 Photos
The second test session for the 2026 USF Pro 2000 Freedom 90 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park brought cooler temperatures, higher speeds, and a noticeable shift toward qualifying‑trim intensity. As the Carb Night Classic weekend draws closer, teams used this session to refine aerodynamic balance, sharpen turn‑in stability, and simulate the high‑pressure laps that will determine starting positions for the Freedom 90.
2026 Freedom 90 USF Pro 2000 Practice Photos
The USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire field opened the Carb Night Classic weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park with official practice for the 2026 Freedom 90. The .686‑mile oval demanded precision and patience as teams worked to perfect the balance of the Tatuus IP‑22 chassis in traffic.
Drivers from powerhouse outfits such as Turn 3 Motorsport, TJ Speed Motorsports, VRD Racing, Exclusive Autosport, and Pabst Racing focused on aerodynamic efficiency and tire management ahead of qualifying.
Michael Costello, listed in the official entry document with Turn 3 Motorsport, led the session with the fastest lap, showcasing early dominance and setting the tone for the weekend. His speed underlines Turn 3’s oval expertise and the competitiveness of the 2026 USF Pro 2000 season.
2026 Freedom 90 USF Pro 2000 Qualifying Photos
Qualifying for the USF Pro 2000 Freedom 90 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park delivered the intensity expected from the Road to Indy’s premier short‑track event. The Tatuus IP‑22 cars thundered around the .686‑mile oval as drivers fought for every thousandth of a second under the lights.
Leonardo Escorpioni, a rookie from Birigui, Brazil, representing Turn 3 Motorsport, captured the pole position with a blistering lap that echoed the track’s historic records set by Braden Eves in 2024. Escorpioni’s performance highlighted his rapid adaptation to oval racing and secured Turn 3 Motorsport a front‑row lockout for the Freedom 90.
The session reinforced the technical precision required at IRP — where aerodynamic balance, throttle control, and courage define success.
2026 Freedom 90 USF Pro 2000 Photos
The Freedom 90 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park capped off the Carb Night Classic with a thrilling display of short‑track racing. The USF Pro 2000 field battled wheel‑to‑wheel in the Tatuus IP‑22 chassis, delivering one of the most competitive races of the 2026 season.
After a fierce duel with pole‑sitter Leonardo Escorpioni, Michael Costello emerged victorious for Turn 3 Motorsport, mastering the high‑speed rhythm of IRP and executing a decisive pass for the lead in the closing stages. The win marked Costello’s first Freedom 90 triumph and solidified his reputation as one of the series’ top oval specialists.
This race embodied the essence of the Road to Indy — precision, bravery, and the relentless pursuit of victory on one of America’s most demanding short ovals.
