A pioneer in helping young drivers move up the ranks, Mazda has been a vital partner of USF2000 since 2010 with its exceptionally reliable MZR powerplants, Mazda Road to Indy scholarship package and off-track training program.

The 2012 Team USA Scholarship finalist recently completed a successful USF2000 rookie season.

Patrick Gallagher becomes the second JAY Motorsports driver to win the prestigious year-end shootout scholarship.

The racing organization expands with a two-car entry for 2013.

Junior formula car standout will be part of its multi-car title challenge in the 2013 edition of the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda series, and will move up into the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear in 2014.