The chase for Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda glory resumes for JDC MotorSports this coming weekend (April 26-27), with the second event on the series calendar at Barber Motorsports Park. With American up-and-comer Clark Toppe behind the wheel, the multiple junior formula championship-winning squad from Minnesota is poised to build on a top-five 2014 debut outing, and previous success in Alabama.

Cooper Tire and the Mazda Road To Indy program, consisting of the ladder series Indy Lights, Pro Mazda, and USF2000, have teamed up for an inaugural social media hashtag program showcasing driver- and team-generated content throughout the entire 2014 racing season.

The chase for Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda supremacy commenced in ideal fashion for Afterburner Autosport in Florida over the weekend (March 29-30), winning race one of 2014 season on the Streets of St. Petersburg. Brazilian rookie Victor Franzoni captured the race one victory via an impressive run in less than ideal wet conditions, while Jeroen Slaghekke added to the points haul in Florida, with two strong top-10 efforts.

Belardi Auto Racing commenced its quest for the 2014 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship title over the weekend (March 29-30) with two visits to the post-race podium. The French tandem of Nico Jamin and Florian Latorre were drivers to watch throughout the season-opening doubleheader on the Streets of St. Petersburg, finishing third in race one and two respectively, while Daniel Burkett further highlighted the team's talent, securing a top-five finish in Florida.

JAY Motorsports just missed a trip to the podium to start its 2014 race season, thanks to a strong rookie run on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Fla. Adrian Starrantino showcased his talents with sixth and fourth place efforts in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda season-opener, and was joined in the top-10 by Henrik Furuseth.