Dawsonville, Ga. – VRD Racing is excited to announce that Colin Aitken will take on the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington this weekend, March 13–14, competing in the opening round of the 2026 USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire championship. The historic event runs alongside the NTT INDYCAR SERIES on a brand-new 2.73-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit winding through Arlington's premier sports and entertainment district near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Aitken enters Arlington with momentum following his USF2000 championship debut at the Streets of St. Petersburg last weekend, where the Florida native showed promising speed and composure. He finished ninth in Race 1 and charged from 16th on the grid to 12th in Race 2.
"I’m really excited to make my USF Pro debut with VRD Racing," said Aitken. "It’s a great opportunity to step up to the next level and continue developing in the USF Pro 2000 car. Arlington looks sweet, and racing during the INDYCAR weekend makes it even better. I’m looking forward to working with the team, learning as much as possible, and pushing to get the most out of the weekend."
"Colin showed real composure and racecraft at St. Pete ," said team owner Dan Mitchell. "We're proud to give him this opportunity to step up to USF Pro 2000 for Arlington, and with a brand-new circuit that no one has experience on, I think Colin has every reason to go out there and be competitive. We're excited to see what he does with it."
The Grand Prix of Arlington marks a milestone addition to the 2026 USF Pro Championships calendar — a brand-new circuit where every competitor starts from zero laps of experience, leveling the playing field and rewarding those willing to adapt quickly.
A mid-season call-up to VRD Racing's USF Juniors program in 2025 saw Colin finish seventh in Race 3 of his debut weekend at Road America, the best-ever opening weekend result for a VRD driver in the series. During the 2026 YACademy Winter Series for USF Juniors, Aitken demonstrated serious championship credentials, finishing fourth overall with two race wins and an additional podium across six rounds at Sebring International Raceway and Homestead-Miami Speedway.
His dedication throughout the offseason, including extensive testing with VRD Racing at tracks across the country, earned him a full-time seat in the 2026 USF2000 Championship and a spot in the USF Pro 2000 field for Arlington.