Rising Star Racing drivers Spencer Pigot and Neil Alberico stamped their names on the Grand Prix of Houston with authority as the two drivers combined for a 1-2 finish in Pro Mazda Presented by Cooper Tires competition on Sunday. The race, which was the second round of a two-race weekend, was staged ahead of the Verizon IndyCar Series race in blistering Houston heat.

A dramatic weekend at the MD Anderson Cancer Center Speedway at NRG Park ended with another dominant victory this afternoon for Spencer Pigot and Juncos Racing and an extended lead in the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires.

Shelby Blackstock led the way for Andretti Autosport, finished third after polesitter Garett Grist was penalized following an incident on the opening lap.

Shelby Blackstock finishes fifth and teammate Garett Grist sixcth - after starting from the pole - in the first leg of this weekend's Allied Building Products Grand Prix of Houston Presented by Marlin CNG Services in Houston.

Throughout this year’s season of the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires, JDC MotorSports has been focused on driver development with three very talented rookie competitors running their trademark black and blue race cars. Michael Johnson, Ryan Booth and Kyle Connery have carried the JDC banner proudly in the hard-fought championship and they have enjoyed significant development in both pace and competitiveness.