Spencer Pigot eclipsed a strong 20-car field in this evening’s Allied Building Products Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the opening round of the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires. The youngster from Orlando, Fla., continued his form from the recent preseason Cooper Tires Winterfest, in which he won twice and started from pole in all four races.

Rising Star Racing driver Spencer Pigot delivered a perfect performance on Saturday as he won the opening race of the 2014 Pro Mazda presented by Cooper Tires season with a dominating flag to flag run to victory after starting from the pole position.

Quotes from Andretti Autosport drivers Garett Grist and Shelby Blackstock following Day One of the Allied Building Products Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

The 2014 Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires kicked off today with Juncos Racing’s Spencer Pigot setting the fastest lap in both practice sessions on the 1.8-mile street course of the Allied Building Products Grand Prix of St. Pete. Teammates José Gutiérrez and Kyle Kaiser finished in the top-five showcasing a strong performance for the team.

Dress rehearsals are over, and now it is show time for Rising Star Racing (RSR) drivers Josef Newgarden, Neil Alberico, and Spencer Pigot. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg marks the first race of the year for Newgarden’s Verizon IndyCar season as well as a double-header season opener for Alberico and Pigot in the Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires.