Martella and Cooley joined full-time drivers Brienza and Jeffers in Arlington
BROWNSBURG, IN – Exclusive Autosport is set to take on the Grand Prix of Arlington on March 13–14 as the USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire championship heads to the brand-new 2.73-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit in Arlington, Texas. The team will field a four-car lineup for the event, led by their two full-time series entrants, sophomore Joey Brienza and reigning USF2000 champion Jack Jeffers. They will be joined in Arlington by USF2000 teammates Anthony Martella and Evan Cooley, who will step up to the top level of the USF Pro Championships to round out the roster. With the unique challenge of a fast and technical street course surrounding the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, Exclusive Autosport’s drivers will be looking to build momentum and showcase strong pace in one of the season’s most anticipated events.
“Starting the season with a four-car lineup in Arlington is an exciting way to kick things off for us in the USF Pro Championship,” said Michael Duncalfe, Co-Owner and CEO. “Joey brings valuable experience in the USF Pro 2000 car, and Jack comes in with great momentum after winning the USF2000 championship last year. Giving Anthony and Evan the opportunity to step up is also an important part of our driver development program. They are fierce competitors and will, without a doubt, rise to the occasion in USF Pro 2000. Arlington is a brand-new street circuit that will challenge everyone immediately, but we are confident in the preparation of our team and the performance of our cars as we head into the opening weekend.”
The EA Squad will aim for a strong showing from all four drivers as they tackle what is expected to be an extremely demanding street circuit in Arlington. Brienza brings a season’s worth of competitive seat time in the USF Pro 2000 car to the team, while Jeffers will carry the momentum from his 2025 USF2000 title with a focus on starting the season strongly. USF2000 teammates Martella and Cooley will step up to the USF Pro 2000 machinery for the first time, providing them with a great opportunity to gain experience at the next level while showcasing the pace they’ve already demonstrated in USF2000 competition. With a mix of experience and young talent, this four-driver lineup will look to maximize track time and deliver strong performances throughout the weekend.
The drivers will participate in a one practice on Friday morning before qualifying for the doubleheader later that afternoon. Both races will take place on Saturday afternoon. Live timing and scoring will be available on the series website or the USF Pro Championships app, and live video coverage of the races will be available on the USF Pro Championships YouTube channel.
DRIVER INFORMATION AND QUOTES:Driver: Evan Cooley #90Hometown: Mokena, IL
Social Media:
Facebook: @EvanCooley78
Twitter: @EvanCooley78
Instagram: @EvanCooley78
LinkedIn: Evan Cooley
Quote: “I’m really excited for the opportunity to step up to USF Pro 2000 with Exclusive Autosport this weekend in Arlington. It’s a great chance to keep learning and working with the team in preparation for next year. Street circuits are always a big challenge, so I’m focused on making the most of every session and building experience.”
Driver: Joey Brienza II #91Hometown: Golden, CO
Social Media:
Facebook: @JoeyBrienza
Twitter: @JoeyBrienza
Instagram: @Joey.Brienza
LinkedIn: Joey Brienza
Quote: “I’m very excited to start the season off in Arlington. It is going to be an unreal venue to begin the 2026 schedule, and a new street course levels the playing field for everyone. The whole team and I have worked hard this off-season, and I am excited to get on track and show what we’ve got!”
Driver: Jack Jeffers #92Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Social Media:
Facebook: @JackJeffers
Twitter: @_JackJeffers
Instagram: @_JackJeffers
Quote: “It’s not often the opening round of the season is a brand new street course, and to have it in my home state of Texas makes it even better. I’m really excited to be able to race at home with all my family and friends there to support me. Street circuits always bring an extra level of intensity, and the energy around this event is going to make it even more special. I’m looking forward to attacking a brand-new layout, pushing the limits, and putting on a great show for the fans right in the heart of the city. It’s the kind of challenge every racing driver looks forward to.”
Driver: Anthony Martella #93Hometown: Toronto, ON, Canada
Social Media:
Instagram: @AnthonyMartella_
Quote: “I’m super excited to announce that I will be piloting the #93 Exclusive Autosport Corpay Cross-Border Solutions car in USF Pro 2000 at the streets of Arlington this upcoming weekend. A big ‘thank you’ to everyone at Exclusive Autosport, Josh Cooley and Michael Duncaffe, my parents, Miguel and Angel from NIN transport, and Green Savoree for giving me this amazing opportunity. Looking forward to getting out on the new street course for my first race in USF Pro 2000!”
Exclusive Autosport is pleased to be able to partner with a great company - Corpay Cross-Border Solutions (https://cross-border.corpay.com/exclusive-autosport/), which specializes in helping companies of all sizes power their international payments, manage their currency risk and support their global growth.
Exclusive Autosport is also happy to partner with the state-of-the-art establishment of Autobahn Country Club and their Autobahn Driver Academy (https://autobahncc.com/driver-academy/). This collaboration will offer aspiring racers comprehensive training in open-wheel racing, leveraging EA’s proven track record of success in developing talent from grassroots levels to professional racing careers. The academy will benefit from EA’s innovative coaching techniques and its commitment to driver excellence.