Illinois driver ready to challenge for race wins and championship in 2026
BROWNSBURG, IN – Exclusive Autosport is pleased to announce that Evan Cooley will return to the team for the 2026 USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire season, continuing into his second year in the series. Cooley enters the new season with strong momentum and a clear objective: to fight for race wins and contend for the USF2000 championship, following a successful and confidence-building 2025 campaign that saw him remain in the title fight through to the final races of the season. He will once again pilot the #90 Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) Tatuus USF-22, with a newly signed multi-year agreement with BBH designed to support his progression to the next levels of open-wheel racing.
“I’m thrilled to be able to continue my career with Exclusive Autosport in 2026 for my second season of USF2000,” enthused Cooley. “We had a solid rookie season last year, and we’re ready to build off that and go for the championship this season. I’m super excited to get started at St. Pete and show our speed. I would like to give a huge thank you to my parents, as well as Michael and Kimberly Duncalfe, and the entire EA squad, who are constantly putting in the work to be up front. Bring on 2026!”
The 19-year-old Illinois resident delivered an impressive 2025 USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire season, establishing himself as a consistent front-runner throughout the year. Finishing sixth in the championship standings, Cooley showcased his speed and racecraft with a standout pole position, two podium finishes, and five top-five results. His ability to qualify strongly and convert pace into results emphasized his growth over the course of the season, setting a solid foundation as he looks ahead to an even stronger campaign in 2026.
“Evan showed tremendous growth throughout his rookie USF2000 season,” said Michael Duncalfe, Co-Owner and CEO. “He proved he has the speed, maturity, and work ethic required to compete at the front of this championship. With another year of experience, continued support from Brown Brothers Harriman, and the continuity of our program, we believe Evan is well-positioned to be a serious title contender in 2026.”
Cooley enters the 2026 season highly motivated and focused on taking the final step to the top of the championship standings. Building on the experience and success gained over the past two years with EA, his goal is clear to fight for wins every weekend and ultimately secure the USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire Championship, cementing himself as one of the series’ premier drivers.
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