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With another calendar year now in the history books, teams and drivers are quickly turning their attention to the upcoming race season. While on-track action is currently at a minimum, with just testing and winter series as the only excitement of note, the off-season is always a crazy time thanks to new driver signings and loads of rumors. To keep tabs on what is going on with all the series and teams, eFormulaCarNews.com has created a master list of teams and drivers for the North American pro junior formula car series. If you have any driver news to pass on, please email acraighead@howdenmediagroup.com
Firestone Indy Lights
AFS Racing/Andretti Autosport 2 cars
The former multiple series champion is focused on returning to its winning ways in 2013. Carlos Munoz is set to build on strong rookie campaign last season, and will be joined Pro Mazda Championship graduate Zach veach, who has impressed in testing.
Carlos Munoz (confirmed)
Zach Veach (confirmed)
Belardi Auto Racing 2 cars
The Indiana-based team is poised to potentially enjoy a breakout season this coming year. After strong limited campaigns, former Pro Mazda Championship star Peter Dempsey looks set to challenge for top honors with a full-season effort, and will be reunited with Venezuelan veteran Jorge Goncalves
Peter Dempsey (confirmed)
Jorge Goncalvez (confirmed)
Brooks Associates Racing 1 car
The former Atlantic Championship race-winning squad is reportedly set to rejoin the series full-time.
Bryan Herta Autosport 1-2 cars
The Indianapolis 500 winning team is looking to re-ignite its Indy Lights program in 2013.
Fan Force United 1-2 cars
The goal for the second-year squad is to continue to develop and build, with a series veteran likely getting behind the wheel in 2013.
Hillenburg Motorsports 1 car
After a successful rookie campaign by the series newcomers, the objective is now to improve the results in year two.
Darryl Wills (likely)
Jeffrey Mark Motorsports 1 car
The second-year team will once again be partnered with Bryan Herta Autosport, and be focused on earning more points and potentially developing a talented driver.
Giancarlo Serenelli (tested)
Juncos Racing 1-2 cars
The former Pro Mazda Championship title winner will be back for a second season of action in 2013, with the highly-regarded Lee Dykstra now leading the engineering. As part of an internal ladder program, expect to see a Pro Mazda graduate moving up to Indy Lights in year two.
Martin Scuncio (tested)
J.V. Horto (rumored)
Bruno Palli (rumored)
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports 3-4 cars
The record holder for series wins and titles - which now runs under the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports banner via the addition of new equity partner Ric Peterson - is again set to challenge for top honors in 2013. Reigning Pro Mazda champion Jack Hawksworth, Pro Mazda runner-up Gabby Chaves, and Pro Mazda P3 man Sage Karam will attempt to keep the win streak going for the squad this season.
Gabby Chaves (confirmed)
Jack Hawksworth (confirmed)
Sage Karam (confirmed)
Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing 1 car
It is expected the series newcomer will quickly be up to speed on the ovals, given its IndyCar experience and the likely hood its driver will be coming from the circle track ranks.
Kyle O'Gara (confirmed - Indy)
Team E Racing 1-2 cars
The Florida-based team is interested in returning to the series full-time, with an eye on helping funded drivers develop.
Team Moore Racing 2 cars
With a race-winning pedigree over the past few season, the series veteran squad is excited about 2013. Mexican Juan Pablo Garcia will get the chance to further showcase his talents after a solid rookie season, while Ethan Ringel joined the fray for the season-opener, having raced in Europe last year via a last minute deal. Series race winner Victor Carbone also has gotten behind the wheel.
Juan Pablo Garcia (confirmed)
Ethan Ringel (confirmed)
Victor Carbone (confirmed)
Mikael Grenier (tested)
Daniel Morad (rumored)
Younessi Racing 1 car
After making its series debut last season, the squad is set to return with at least one car in 2013.
Rodin Younessi (likely)
Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires
Andretti Autosport 2 cars
The lone squad competing in all three rungs of the Mazda Road to Indy program will go after a series title with two new drivers under the awning this coming season. Third generation racer Matthew Brabham makes his series debut as the reigning USF2000 champion, while Shelby Blackstock also makes the move up from USF2000 after showing good speed last season.
Shelby Blackstock (confirmed)
Matthew Brabham (confirmed)
JDC MotorSports 3-4 cars
The three-time series champion will have a mix of series veterans and rookies behind the wheels when the action gets underway in Texas. Juan Piedrahita is back for another season after standing on the podium a couple times in 2012, and is joined by fellow second-year driver Zack Meyer, who only has one season of car racing on his resume. Lloyd Read will make his series debut, having won a Pro Mazda regional title.
Zack Meyer (confirmed)
Juan Piedrahita (confirmed)
Lloyd Read (confirmed)
Anti Buri (tested)
Jose Sandoval (tested)
Juncos Racing 3-4 cars
The former series title winners will again have a talented multi-car line-up in 2013. Scott Anderson makes the move up to the Pro Mazda ranks having won last year in his USF2000 rookie season. Diego Ferreira returns after a strong debut campaign.
Diego Ferreira (confirmed)
Scott Anderson (confirmed)
Julia Ballario (tested)
Renan Guerra (tested)
Linares Racing 1 car
The family-run operation appears set to return for another season of action in 2013. Consistency will likely be the goal, having one a first series race and shown good speed at times last year.
Francisco Cerullo (tested)
Carlos Linares (possible)
Camilo Schmidt (rumored)
M1 Racing - 1-2 cars
While 2013 will mark the debut campaign for the squad, it has all the tools to be challenging for a place at the front of the field right from the get go. Rookie Juan Acosta will definitely benefit from the knowledge and leadership of series veterans Paul Mata, and Remi Lanteigne.
Juan Acosta (confirmed)
Francisco Cerullo (tested)
Andres Mendez (tested)
Andre Solano (tested)
PRL Motorsports - 1-2 cars
After a making its Mazda Road Road to Indy debut via a single National class entry in USF2000 last season, the squad is expanding its operations this season.
Patrick Linn (likely)
Team Pelfrey 1-2 cars
The reigning series champion had a dramatic off-season, with lots of staff shuffling. That being said, it is poised to again be a title contender in 2013, with USF2000 runner-up Spencer Pigot behind the wheel, and IndyCar veterans Stefan Dwornik and Darrell Soppe outside of the cockpit.
Spencer Pigot (confirmed)
Petri Suvanto (confirmed)
Luca Orlandi (tested)
Chris Yano (tested)
The Racing Company 1 car
The family-run team from Quebec is believed to be eyeing a partial, if not full, campaign this coming season.
Jιrimy Daniel (possible)
World Speed Motorsports 2-3 cars
A former two-time series champion, the California-based team is set to return to full-time action this coming season. After winning a regional Pro Mazda title last season, the goal is to continue its winning ways in 2013.
Kyle Kaiser (confirmed)
Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda
AcceleRace Motorsports 1-2 cars
The former National class champion is looking at running both classes in 2013, with an eye on adding some young talent to its driver ranks.
Ardie Greenamyer (possible)
Afterburner Autosport 3-4 cars
For its second season of series competition, the team is poised to expand its efforts, and is focused on becoming a regular front-runner. The team already has strong line-up with Skip Barber Champion Jake Eidson and F2000 Championship Series runner-up Wyatt Gooden.
Wyatt Gooden (confirmed)
Brandon Newey (confirmed)
Jake Eidson (confirmed Winterfest)
Nathan Blok (tested)
Joe Ruch (tested)
AJ Foyt Racing - 1 car
The famed racing name will again be part of the USF2000 ranks in 2013, having previously competed in the 1990s. As part of a two-year plan with the squad, Tim Paul will make his series debut after two seasons of F2000 Championship Series action.
Tim Paul (confirmed)
Alliance Autosport 2-3 cars
The Ohio-based team is set to return to the National class this season, having won already won a pro Formula Enterprises title and SCCA National Championship in FE. Scott Rettich returns as a pre-season favorite, and is joined by talented rookie Ryan Verra.
Scott Rettich (confirmed)
Ryan Verra (confirmed)
American Spirit Racing - 1-2 cars
The series newcomers are planning on running a multi-car effort in the National class this season.
Andretti Autosport 2 cars
The former series champion is looking to return to its winning ways with a new line-up in 2013. Garrett Grist will make the transition to the F2000 ranks after two strong season of FF competition, while Austin Cindric makes his series debut after success in Skip Barber and Legends.
Austin Cindric (confirmed)
Garett Grist (confirmed)
Jarett Andretti (tested)
TJ Fisher (tested)
Thomas McGregor (rumored)
ArmsUp Motorsports 2-3 cars
The Wisconsin-based SCCA National Champion in F2000 is set to run a multi-car effort in 2013, with a mix of seasoned veterans and up-and-comers getting behind the wheels.
James Dayson (confirmed)
Felipe Donato (confirmed)
Andrew Hobbs (confirmed)
Tim Paul (confirmed selected races)
Belardi Auto Racing 3-4 cars
The race-winning team is poised to again be a title contending squad this coming season. As part of a multi-driver effort, rookies Daniel Burkett, Danilo Estrela, and Matt McMurry will be behind the wheels, having shown good speed in testing.
Daniel Burkett (confirmed)
Danilo Estrela (confirmed)
Matt McMurry (confirmed)
Peter Portante (confirmed)
Yukio Duzanowski (tested)
Nick Neri (tested)
Roman Lagudi (rumored)
Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing 4 cars
The Florida-based squad, having won the previous two series titles, is focused adding another trophy to its mantle with a quality driver line-up. Both Neil Alberico and Scott Hargrove join the team after podium runs in 2012, while James Fletcher and Jeroen Slaghekke have winning resumes in Europe.
Neil Alberico (confirmed)
James Fletcher (confirmed)
Scott Hargrove (confirmed)
Jeroen Slaghekke (confirmed)
Cruzinc Racing 1 car
The longtime Formula Enterprises owner/driver is expected to run at least a partial National campaign this season.
Eric Cruz (likely)
Comprent Motor Sports 1-2 cars
The Georgia-based squad is interested in returning to the pro junior formula car ranks with a one or two-car effort in the National class.
Group-A Racing - 2 cars
A series returnee, having raced as a privateer effort in 1990s, the team is set to race in the Championship class, ideally with some young talent behind the wheel.
Jonathan Scarallo (possible)
JAY MotorSports 2-4 cars
As part of an expanded junior formula program, that features the squad moving Andersen RacePark in Florida, it is poised to build on its rookie series campaign with multiple cars piloted by up-and-comers. Up-and-coming French teenager Florian Latoore will make his series debut in 2013, as will Brazilian Felipe Donato
Florian Latorre (confirmed)
Michael Adams (tested)
JDC MotorSports 4-5 cars
A perennial contender for wins and top series honors, the squad will again having a talented driver line-up under the awning in 2013. Michael Johnson, the lone paralyzed racer in the Mazda Road Indy program is back after a solid rookie season, and is joined by former part-time Star Mazda racer Stefan Rzadzinski, and series rookies Brazilian Arthur Oliveira and American Clark Toppe.
Michael Johnson (confirmed)
Arthur Oliveira (confirmed)
Stefan Rzadzinski (confirmed)
Clark Toppe (confirmed)
Kevin Aabol (tested)
Sennan Fielding (tested)
Chris Miller (rumored)
MDL Racing 1 car
After an impressive 2012 run, the family-run team is set to take the next step this coming season.
Matthew Di Leo (confirmed Winterfest)
One Formula Racing 2-3 cars
A leading SCCA Club Racing team, the squad has indicated it plans to join the series in 2013, with an eye on helping young drivers challenge National class supremacy.
Pabst Racing Services 3-4 cars
The Wisconsin-based team enters the upcoming season with a young and talented group of racers getting behind the wheels. Dalton Kellett and Jason Wolfe are focused on building on solid rookie campaigns, while Jesse Lazare will be looking to make the most of his race-winning experience in FF.
Dalton Kellett (confirmed)
Jesse Lazare (confirmed)
Jason Wolfe (confirmed)
JR Smart (tested)
Tristan Viidas (tested)
PRL Motorsports 1-2 cars
After making its series debut in the National class last season, an expanded junior formula car program will see the squad in the Championship class in 2013. Michael Epps is already signed, having displayed good speed in testing.
Michael Epps (confirmed)
Henrik Furuseth (confirmed)
Robinson Motor Sports - 2-3 cars
A longtime Formula Enterprises standout, the Florida-based team is ready to once again challenge for National wins and the class title in 2013.
Mark Eaton (rumored)
Special Addition Racing 1 car
The privateer team is set to run selected races in the National class, having previously found success in SCCA FE action.
Wally Osinga (possible)
ZSports/Team E Racing - 1-2 cars
Following a race-winning run in the National class last season, the team is moving up to the Championship class once again, and set to be part of the mix for top honors. RC Enerson will lead the charge having been quick in his class debut and testing.
RC Enerson (confirmed)
Luca Forgeois (confirmed)
F2000 Championship Series
3G Racing 1 car
Travel - the driver being based in the Caribbean - and business commitments will likely dictate how many races the long time series entrant runs this coming season.
Brent Gilkes (confirmed)
AcceleRace Motorsports 1-2 cars
The owner/driver squad is looking at running the series and potentially adding one or two drivers to the program.
Ardie Greenamyer (possible)
ADSA/Wright Racing 3 cars
One of the founding teams in the series, the squad will again feature three talented veterans under the awning. The father-son tandem of Al Guibord Sr. and Al Guibord Jr. will race as business permits, while Bob Wright is focused on challenging his fellow Masters competitors for top honors.
Al Guibord Jr. (confirmed partial season)
Al Guibord Sr. (confirmed partial season)
Bob Wright (confirmed)
Afterburner 1-2 cars
The former SCCA National Championship winning squad is expected to once again run at least a partial season in 2013, and continue helping at least one other squad.
Peter LeSueur (rumored)
Brian Tomasi (rumored)
Tim Walsh (rumored)
AJ Foyt Racing - 1 car
As part of a two-year plan to move up the motorsports ladder, series veteran Tim Paul will race for the legendary racing squad, as it makes its return to pro F2000 competition in 2013.
Tim Paul (confirmed)
Alegra Motorsports 2-3 cars
The former series champion is expected to be back for another year of competition in 2013, with continued links to drivers from South America.
Alleycat Racing - 1 car
The privateer team is slated to run selected events this coming season.
Tom Drake (likely)
Baker Racing 1 car
Canadian Dean Baker returns to series competition having impressed in his previous stints and previously won a FF title in 'North of the Border'.
Dean Baker (confirmed)
Britain West Motorsports 1-2 cars
The Canadian-based team will run a full series campaign in 2013. Canadian Sergio Pasian and Aaron Pettipas join the squad full-time, seeking to take advantage of the team's long history of junior formula car success.
Sergio Pasian (confirmed)
Aaron Pettipas (confirmed)
Dean Baker (rumored)
Bross Racing - 1 car
It is believed the owner/driver outfit will be back this coming season, having sampled the action last year.
Fred Bross (possible)
Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing - 1 car
The multiple pro F2000 champion is poised to enter the highly-competitive championship in 2013, contesting a new Spectrum chassis.
CC Autosport 1 car
After a race-winning run over the past two years, the privateer team has confirmed it will return this coming season. Kyle Connery will once again be behind the wheel, seeking to convert his speed and skill into a series title.
Kyle Connery (confirmed)
Coello Racing - 1 car
With the most SCCA National Championship Formula Continental (F2000) titles on its resume, and a race-winning effort last year, the Wisconsin family-run squad is set to return this coming season. Owner/driver Niki Coello is focused on adding a first pro title to his racing scorecard.
Niki Coello (likely)
Company Motorsports 1-2 cars
A long-time series competitor, the squad is scheduled to run at least one car in 2013, and potentially two via a father-son effort.
John McCusker (confirmed)
Jeff McCusker (likely)
CraigsAutoSales Racing 1 car
Involved in series competition since its inception, the privateer team will be back in 2013. Craig Clawson, as always, is set to duel both his younger competitors and his fellow Masters racers.
Craig Clawson (confirmed)
Front Range Motorsports 1-2 cars
The Colorado-based junior formula car team will again be part of the action this coming season. Zach Craigo is already confirmed, and poised to build a successful run last year.
Zach Craigo (confirmed)
Russell Lindeman (confirmed)
GTP Motorsports 4-5 cars
As is the case every year, the New Hampshire team will run a multi-car effort in the 2013 edition of the series.
Tom Fatur (confirmed)
Peter Gonzalez (confirmed)
Eric Presbrey (confirmed)
Chris Camadella (rumored)
Jim Hanrahan (rumored)
HP-Tech Motorsport 2-3 cars
After winning the championship title in its second year of competition, the squad is focused on adding more wins to its resume in year three.
Roberto Lorena (confirmed)
Cesar LaPoint (rumored)
Jose Montiel (rumored)
Jagermeister Racing - 1-2 cars
A privateer effort, the team is believed to being eyeing a return to series action with potentially a multi-car effort at selected events.
Doug Rocco (possible)
JAY Motorsports - 1-2 cars
As part of an expanded emphasis on formula car competition, the team - which has recently relocated to Florida - is slated to be part of the series this coming season.
Will Haney (rumored)
John Walko Racing 2-3 cars
A mainstay in the series over the past few years, the Pennsylvania team is expected to run several cars in the 2013 edition.
Chris Livengood (likely)
Charles Finelli (possible)
Matt Machiko (rumored)
Brendan Puderbach (rumored)
Greg Strelzof (rumored)
Josh Starke Racing 1 car
It is believed the privateer squad is looking at running selected races this coming season, with a former SCCA National Champion once again getting behind the wheel.
Thomas Schwietz (possible)
K-Fast Autosport 1 car
After returning to series competition last year, and once again showing good speed, it is expected the team will attempt to run a full campaign in 2013.
Rob Nicholas (confirmed)
LaRue Racing 1 car
The owner/driver team is poised to return to series competition in 2013. seeking to add to its SCCA National Championship winning resume.
John LaRue (confirmed)
LNR Racing 1 car
Having run selected events over the past few years, it is believed the privateer squad will continue that pattern this coming season.
Momentum MotorSports - 1-2 cars
Seeking to grow its efforts in the pro F2000 ranks, the squad is looking to run multiple cars throughout the 2013 season.
Kem Lall (confirmed)
Mountain Lion Motorsports - 1 car
The owner/driver team is poised to again run at least a partial campaign this coming season.
Chris Monteleone (confirmed)
Polestar Racing Group 2-3 cars
With a lengthy, and successful, history in the junior formula car ranks, the Ohio-based team is slated to again field several cars in the upcoming season of the series.
David Grant (confirmed)
Bill Jordan (confirmed)
Mark Defer (rumored)
Dan Denison (rumored)
Primus Racing - 1 car
Longtime F2000 competitor and champion Primus Racing returns to series action in 2013, with Nick Palacio getting behind the wheel.
Nick Palacio (confirmed)
PRL Motorsports 1-2 cars
As part of an expanded racing effort in 2013, PRL Motorsports will enter the series with a one or two-car effort. Jim Libecco will make his series debut, making the transition from Formula enterprises action the past few years.
Jim Libecco (confirmed)
Quantum Racing Services 1 car
After winning races this past season, the Oklahoma squad is set run another front-running effort this coming season.
R-Sport - 1-2 cars
Having returned to series competition last season, the stage is set for another one or two car effort in 2013.
Tim Dunn (confirmed)
Keith McCrone (confirmed)
Rice Race Works - 1 car
The New York-based team, as part of a combined F2000/F1600 effort, will likely race selected events in 2013.
Steve Bamford (confirmed)
Ski Motorsports 1 car
A race-winning and championship-winning squad, the team will again run longtime racer Tim Minor in 2013. The former Masters champion is not only eyeing another class title, but also the overall championship crown.
Tim Minor (confirmed)
Warp 9 Motorsports - 1 car
The Canadian-based family-run squad is potentially looking at making the move up from F1600 to F2000 in 2013.
Caitlin Johnston (possible)
Weitzenhof Racing 1 car
The seven-time SCCA National Champion Dave Weitzenhof will once again be part of the action in 2013, with the owner driver looking to capture the Masters title.
Dave Weitzenhof (confirmed)
WISKO Race Engineering - 3-4 cars
After an strong debut season, the team is back in 2013 with an expanded line-up. In addition to Kevin Kopp, who impressed as open-wheel rookie, the squad will have series newcomers Shane Morris and Federico Mosconi behind the wheels.
Kevin Kopp (confirmed)
Shane Morris (confirmed)
Federico Mosconi (confirmed)
Corsa Car Care Presents Pacific F2000/Formula F Super Series Championship
Bangert Racing 1 car
Larry Bangert (possible)
Dave Freitas Racing 3-4 cars
Ira Fierberg (likely)
Harin DeSilva (rumored)
Camden Geise (rumored)
Peter Hastrup (rumored)
Peter West (rumored)
Kincaid Racing 1 car
Bill Kincaid (possible)
Kodenko Racing 1 car
Nick Kodenko (possible)
Lynx Racing 2 cars
Andrew Evans (confirmed)
Alex Keyes (confirmed)
Negron Racing 1 car
Bob Negron (possible)
Phillips Racing 1 car
Les Phillips (likely)
PR1 Motorsports 3-4 cars
Colton Herta (confirmed - Formula F)
Peter Thomas (rumored)
F1600 Formula F Championship Series
Allen Racing 1 car
Wes Allen (possible)
Andy LLC 1 car
Kevin Brumbaugh (possible)
Art Foster Racing 1 car
Art Foster (confirmed)
Auriana Racing - 1 car
Joe Colasacco (confirmed)
Bardwell Racing 1 car
Todd Bardwell (possible)
Brian Graham Racing 1-2 cars
Gord Ross (confirmed)
Britain West Motorsports 1-2 cars
Bryan Herta Autosport 3 cars
Ayla Agren (confirmed)
Sam Chastain (confirmed)
Adrian Starrantino (confirmed)
Buffalo Racing Services 1 car
Dan Pyanowski (confirmed)
Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing 2 cars
Jake Eidson (confirmed)
Captain American Racing 1 car
Jim Lee (confirmed)
Carbir Race Cars 2 cars
Reid Hazelton (confirmed)
Company Motorsports 1 car
Austin McCusker (confirmed)
John McCusker (possible)
DBM Racing 2-3 cars
Steve Oseth (confirmed)
Jim Oseth (likely)
DiRenzo Racing - 1 car
Dan Oseth (confirmed)
Fisher House Racing - 1 car
Ray Phillips (confirmed)
Front Range Motorsports 2-3 cars
John Butkovitch (rumored)
Dwight Rider (rumored)
Doug Stout (rumored)
Groom Racing 1 car
Jon Groom (possible)
Hobby Racing 1 car
Doug Hobby (possible)
Hull Racing 1 car
Forrest Hull (possible)
Kautz Racing 1 car
Tim Kautz (confirmed)
Kolthoff Racing 1 car
Mike Kolthoff (possible)
LNR Racing 1-2 cars
Maisey Racing 1-2 cars
Sean Maisey (confirmed)
Bill Maisey (possible)
ONP Racing 1 car
Mike Scanlan (confirmed)
Polestar Racing Group 1-2 cars
Lewis Cooper III (confirmed)
Quantum Race Services 1-2 cars
Haru Tanaka (confirmed)
Raceworks - 1-2 cars
Franklin Futrelle (confirmed)
Jim Goughary (confirmed)
Steve Jenks (possible)
RECON Racing 1 car
Ed Callo (confirmed)
Red Racing - 1 car
Ross Devoe (possible)
Rice Race Prep 1-2 cars
Steve Bamford (confirmed)
Greg Rice (possible)
Keenan Harris (rumored)
RMD Racing 1 car
Bob Detrick (possible)
Rubenzer Racing - 1 car
Scott Rubenzer (confirmed)
Shepard Racing 1 car
Erik Shepard (possible)
Ski Motorsports 1 car
Jeremy Grenier (confirmed)
Steve Roux Racing 1 car
Steve Roux (confirmed)
Valet Racing 1 car
Bill Valet (possible)
Warp 9 Motorsports - 1 car
Caitlin Johnston (confirmed)
WISKO Race Engineering - 1-2 cars
Paul Alspach (confirmed)
Aaron Telitz (confirmed) |
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