Dawsonville, GA – VRD Racing is pleased to announce that Ryan Giannetta will return to the team for the 2026 USF2000 Championship. The 15-year-old Californian made his USF2000 debut with VRD Racing in 2025 and will look to build on that experience in his sophomore campaign.

Giannetta's path to open-wheel racing began with karting at age six, advancing through various karting competitions and culminating in three appearances at the SKUSA SuperNationals. His transition to formula cars came in 2024 with the Skip Barber Formula Race Series, where he finished third in the championship.

In his 2025 rookie season in USF2000 with VRD Racing, Giannetta gained valuable experience competing across the championship's demanding calendar, building his racecraft and technical understanding of the Tatuus USF-22 platform.

VRD Racing's Dan Mitchell commented on Giannetta's return:

"Ryan showed real growth throughout his rookie season in USF2000. He's someone who puts in the work and takes feedback seriously, which is exactly what we look for in our drivers. With a full season under his belt, he now understands what it takes to compete at this level. We're looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish in year two with our program."

Giannetta also shared his excitement for returning to the team this season:

"Super happy to be back with VRD for the 2026 USF2000 season. I'm looking forward to seeing what we can do together. A huge thank you to Dan and Jacob for their confidence in me. I'm also grateful for the support of our partners, R3 Recover and Wellness, Chilli Surfboards, EZippy Co., The Recess Reset, Radeye Visuals, Modern Army, and Stand 21, who are helping make this season possible."

With a year of USF2000 experience and the continued support of VRD Racing, Giannetta enters the 2026 season ready to make his mark on the championship.