USF JUNIORS CHAMPIONSHIP
USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire is the first official step on the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire driver development system, which provides an unparalleled scholarship-funded path to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis 500. The series is an entry level program for young drivers needing more experience and track time before moving onto the highly competitive USF2000 platform, and brings a level of professionalism and organization to a driver's first serious championship choice.
Since its debut in 2022, USF Juniors has blossomed into a springboard to USF2000 competition. Graduates include series' champions Mac Clark, Max Taylor and Leonardo Escorpioni, as well as Nikita Johnson, Alesssandro de Tullio, Jack Jeffers and Oliver Wheldon.
A prize package exceeding $391,160 will be on offer in 2027, including a scholarship valued at $300,810 to advance to USF2000. Additional prize money and awards include the Continental Tire Pole Award for each race as well as season-ending awards for Rookie of the Year, Championship Team, Engineer of the Year, Mechanic of the Year, Hard Charger, Move of the Year and Spirit Award.