USF JUNIORS
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USF JUNIORS PRESENTED BY CONTINENTAL TIRE
USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire is the initial stage in the USF Pro Championships driver development system, offering a scholarship-funded pathway to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis 500.
The series serves as an entry-level program for drivers seeking additional experience and track time before progressing to USF2000, and introduces structure and organization to early championship participation.
About USF Pro Championships
The USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire is an evolution of the Road to Indy, one of the most successful driver development programs in the world. Comprised of USF Pro 2000, USF2000, and USF Juniors, the ladder system provides a unique, scholarship-funded path to the top levels of motorsports, including the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis 500.
USF Juniors represents the first step in the USF Pro Championships driver development system, a scholarship-funded pathway that ultimately leads to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the Indianapolis 500. The series provides young drivers with valuable experience and structured competition, preparing them for advancement to the next level - USF2000 - within a professional and well-organized championship environment.
Running in support of major NTT INDYCAR SERIES and NASCAR events, USF Juniors competes on some of North America’s most prestigious racetracks, including Road America, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course & Lime Rock Park.
SCHOLARSHIP PACKAGE/PRIZE MONEY
For 2026 a prize package valued at more than $328,000 will be available, including a $249,675 scholarship to the 2026 Champion for advancement to USF2000. Additional awards are provided, such as the Continental Tire Pole Award for each race and season-end recognitions for Rookie of the Year, Championship Team, Hard Charger, Move of the Year, and Spirit Award.
2026 EVENT SCHEDULE
16 Races, 6 Premier Racetracks, Supporting 4 Major Race Events, 5 Official Test Days.
| 1/2/3 | Feb 16-18 | Homestead Miami FL | |
| 4/5/6 | April 16-19 | Carolina Motorsports Park, SC | |
| Official Test* | April 27-28* | Mid Ohio Sportscar Course, OH | |
| 7/8/9 | May 14-17 | Mosport Park, CANADA | NASCAR |
| Official Test* | June 10-11 | Road America WI | |
| 10/11 | July 2-5 | Mid Ohio Sportscar Course, OH | INDYCAR |
| Official Test* | July 7* | Lime Rock Park, CT | |
| 12/13 | July 10 - 11 | Lime Rock Park, CT | NASCAR |
| 14/15/16 | Sept. 24 – 26 | Road America, WI | GRIDLIFE |
COST EFFECTIVE RACING
USF Juniors is one of the most cost effective formula car series operating in North America. In-season (which commences after the first race and concludes immediately following the last race) is limited to three 2 day official series tests during the course of the season. This serves to ensure that teams do not gain a competitive advantage by way of private testing during the racing season.
Track time during race events is significantly higher than other similar racing series, with an average of 3.5 hours of driving time per each two day testing event, and 4.1 hours of drive time per race event. This includes two or three races per race weekend and a total of 16 races that count towards the championship.
CAR | ENGINE
Tatuus Racing, S.p.A., a distinguished manufacturer recognized worldwide for its excellence in formula car construction, provides race car packages for all three tiers of the USF Pro Championships. A unique aspect of this program is the use of a common monocoque and shared suspension and bodywork components across all series.
The USF Juniors JR-23 features the same base chassis as both USF2000 and USF Pro 2000, facilitating seamless progression for drivers and teams within a comprehensive, forward-looking three-step driver development system.
The chassis comprises a full carbon composite and aluminum honeycomb monocoque, conforming to current FIA safety standards. Safety features include side impact panels, front and rear impact structures, HANS-compliant INDYCAR head restraints, front and rear wheel tethers, an upgraded front bulkhead for oval circuits specific to the USA, and a Halo-type device.
All series utilize the MZR 2.0-liter engine, built by Elite Engines. While USF2000 and USF Juniors use factory-upgraded engines differentiated only by restrictor plates and mapping, USF Pro 2000 features the same base block and head casting but incorporates race-specific enhancements such as performance pistons, rods, camshafts, and a billet crankshaft. Each engine is equipped with a fly-by-wire throttle system.
SERIES ADMINISTRATION
USF Pro Championships series is operated by Anderson Promotions Inc. which is the most established racing promotion bodies in the USA. Anderson Promotions has been operating National Championship level formula car racing series since 1992 and as been instrumental in developing the well established “Road to Indy” ladder system, to facilitate the career paths for drivers with have aspirations to race in Indycar and the famed Indy 500.
