PITTSBORO, Ind. — TJ Speed Motorsports enjoyed a strong weekend at Portland International Raceway, earning a USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire podium as Christian Cameron and Thomas Schrage battled through a competitive doubleheader. The team fielded its two-car lineup of Cameron and Schrage for the latest round of the championship, with both drivers looking to build momentum as the season continues.
Cameron started race one from eighth on the grid, while Schrage lined up 10th. Cameron delivered an impressive drive through the field, gaining five positions to secure third place and his first career podium in the USF Pro 2000 championship. Schrage also brought his car home at the finish, completing race one in 10th, putting both TJ Speed drivers inside the top 10.
The team continued to fight for strong results in race two, with Schrage leading the charge with a sixth-place finish. Cameron followed closely behind, crossing the finish line eighth to close out another productive weekend for TJ Speed Motorsports.
Team owner Tim Neff praised the team's performance and Cameron's breakthrough podium.
“This was a really exciting weekend for the entire TJ Speed organization,” explained Neff. “Christian's first podium in USF Pro 2000 is a huge accomplishment, and he drove a great race to come from eighth to third. Thomas also put together a solid weekend and continued to bring home points for the team. We're seeing the progress from both drivers, and it's great to see that work rewarded with a podium. Now we get to take that momentum to a brand-new track, which will be another exciting challenge for everyone.
TJ Speed will immediately turn its attention north of the border as the championship heads to the Streets of Markham, Ontario, where the team will compete alongside the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The Markham circuit is a brand-new venue for the USF Pro 2000 Championship, meaning every driver will arrive without previous race experience at the track. The unfamiliar layout will put an added emphasis on preparation, simulator work and quickly adapting to the new circuit.
With another podium secured, TJ Speed Motorsports heads into Markham looking to build on its Portland momentum and make its mark at the newest venue on the 2026 USF Pro 2000 calendar. The weekend will begin Friday with practice and qualifying. Race one will take place Saturday, followed by the second and final race of the weekend Sunday.