PITTSBORO, Ind. – TJ Speed Motorsports opened the 2026 USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire season this past weekend on the Streets of Arlington, Texas, fielding a three-car lineup for drivers Christian Cameron, Leandro Juncos and Thomas Schrage.
The challenging temporary street circuit provided an early test for teams and drivers alike as the season kicked off with a competitive field. In qualifying, Cameron and Schrage both secured starting positions inside the top 10, giving the team strong opportunities heading into the opening race. Juncos, meanwhile, lined up further back on the grid with hopes of making forward progress during Race 1.
When the green flag dropped for the first race of the season, Cameron delivered a strong drive, working his way into the top five and showcasing impressive pace on the demanding street course Juncos battled throughout the race to gain valuable experience, finishing 17th. Schrage’s race, however, ended early after contact forced a retirement on the second lap.
Race 2 offered the team another opportunity to regroup and push forward. Schrage led the TJ Speed Motorsports effort in the final race of the weekend, securing a top-10 finish after a determined drive through the field. Juncos also made progress and crossed the line in 12th place, while Cameron’s race unfortunately ended early following an on-track incident on lap four.
Despite the mixed results, team owner Tim Neff remained optimistic about the performance and the potential shown by the drivers throughout the weekend.
“We saw some really strong pace from our drivers this weekend,” expressed Neff. “Christian did a great job getting into the top five in race one, and Thomas rebounded well in race two after a tough start to the weekend. Leandro also made solid progress as he continues to gain experience in the series. Arlington is a challenging place to start the season, having never driven it before, but we learned a lot and have plenty to build on moving forward.”
TJ Speed Motorsports will now shift its focus toward the next round of the USF Pro 2000 championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the famed Month of May in Indianapolis. Prior to the race weekend, the team will return to the legendary circuit for a series test in mid-April as preparations continue for the next stage of the championship season.