The MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver gained huge amounts of knowledge during the Cooper Tires Winterfest events that he plans to use for the season.

With the talented line-up of second-year racer Michael Johnson and rookies Stefan Rzadzinski, Arthur Oliveira, and Clark Toppe getting behind the wheel, the stage is set for a strong start to the 14-race championship fight.

American rising stars Wyatt Gooden and Brandon Newey will make their Mazda Road to Indy debuts with the Minnesota-based squad, poised to challenge for top honors.

With a potent two-car line-up in RC Enerson and Luca Forgeois, the Florida-based squad has two former multiple National class race winners capable of challenging for places on the post-race podium.

Competing full time with the team will be James Dayson, Felipe Donato and Andrew Hobbs with Tim Paul joining for a two-event effort.