Baron, 18, from Narbonne, France, had tested only once before for the Afterburner Autosport team, but took to the USF2000 cars like a seasoned veteran to secure the team’s maiden victory.

A 26-car field full of talented young chargers are set to contest two races which will comprise the Allied Building Products Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Kenyon, who was inducted into the Hall in 2003, had plenty of encouragement for Johnson, who will step up the ladder to the Pro Mazda Championship in 2014.

Brabham, son of Can-Am, Indy car and IMSA legend Geoff Brabham, nephew of ALMS champion and two-time Le Mans winner David Brabham and grandson of three-time Formula 1 world champion Jack Brabham, carries a surname that has been at the forefront of motorsports for more than 50 years.

After coming close on several occasions, Andretti Autosport's Garett Grist finally found his way to victory lane this morning at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.