USF2000 rookie driver Shannon McIntosh won’t have to go far to make her first attempt in a street race where she is set to compete in downtown St. Petersburg just blocks from her residence.

The 2011 edition of the Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda commenced in superb fashion for JDC MotorSports this past week (March 17-18), as the Minnesota-based squad made a trip to victory lane and added two top-five finishes at Sebring International Raceway.

MELROSE PARK, ILL. (March 14, 2011) – Those chasing the Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda title will have an added challenge in 2011, with the creation of Sick Tea Racing. Featuring American up-and-comer Timmy Megenbier behind the wheel, the newly formed Illinois-based team will make its racing debut on March 17-18, when the Mazda Road to Indy series contests Rounds One and Two at Sebring International Raceway.

Andretti Autosport USF2000 National Championship Notes and Quotes, Pre-Race Sebring International Raceway

JDC MotorSports begins its pursuit of another junior formula car series title this coming week (March 17-18), when Rounds One and Two of the Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda takes place at Sebring International Raceway.