52 Races and Six New Events on deck for Rising Open-Wheel Talents

PALMETTO, Fla. – Andersen Promotions today confirmed the calendar of events for the three series that comprise USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire. The world’s most successful driver development platform enters its 17^th season in 2026. Since its inception, the ladder system has awarded over $29M in scholarships for drivers to take the next step in their careers.

Underscoring the program’s success, the past eight USF Pro 2000 champions have all graduated to the INDY NXT and NTT INDYCAR SERIES ranks. Reigning Pabst Racing USF Pro 2000 champion and former USF2000 champion Max Garcia has already begun testing as he prepares for his debut in INDY NXT with ABEL Motorsports next year. USF2000 champion Jack Jeffers (Exclusive Autosport) and USF Juniors champion Leonardo Escorpioni (Zanella Racing) also will move up the ladder next season.

Highlights of the 2026 schedule include:

• A total of 32 races in support of INDYCAR
• An expansion to two oval events for USF Pro 2000 with the addition of The Milwaukee Mile
• A debut on the Streets of Markham for USF Pro 2000 and USF2000
• Inclusion on the highly anticipated Streets of Arlington inaugural event for USF Pro 2000
• Three new circuits for USF Juniors including Lime Rock Park alongside the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, which set a current-day attendance record last year to become the most successful event in the track’s 68-year history
• An extended schedule ending in late September at Road America for all three rungs of the ladder, culminating in a Sunday Championship Awards Celebration at The Osthoff Resort
• The continuation of both INDYCAR and AMR Safety Team services
  

Once again, over $1.48M in prize money and awards will be distributed in 2026 including champion’s scholarships valued at $594,500 for the USF Pro 2000 champion to graduate to INDY NXT, $405,050 for the USF2000 champion to advance to USF Pro 2000 and $249,675 for the USF Juniors champion to move to USF2000.

Continental Tire will continue to provide $53,000 in pole position awards over the course of the season.

A total of 74 drivers comprised this year’s USF Pro Championships rosters with 31 different drivers claiming podium finishes.

Live streaming of all events will continue to be provided by USF Pro Championships TV (Pro Racing Group), which returns for its 13^th season providing behind-the-scenes content. PRG was recently honored with a 2025 Telly Award for its highly acclaimed mini-documentary series The Climb.

“Our 2026 schedule brings some new and exciting events to our series while keeping our footprint at traditional venues that have been a tremendous training ground for our drivers,” said Dan Andersen, Owner and CEO of Andersen Promotions. “I want to thank our returning promoter partners and our new partners for their support in generating a calendar that truly meets our needs as a driver development platform and provides great exposure for our competitors.

“Each year we see more and more of our graduates peppering the INDYCAR and INDY NXT grids, and that is extremely rewarding to everyone associated with our program from our staff at Andersen Promotions to our series’ partners and teams. With drivers representing 13 countries on our grids this year, there is worldwide interest in what we do and we strive to do better each year.

“All of our 2026 races for USF Pro 2000 and USF2000, bar one, are in support of INDYCAR events. USF Juniors will tackle three new venues which include making their first trip over the border at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

“We look forward to seeing a lot of familiar and new faces at our USF Pro Fall Combine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, and to kicking off the start of the 2026 season at Homestead-Miami Speedway in February.”

USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire – 9 events/18 races

*Includes pre-event test day

Additional Test Days: Spring Training at Homestead-Miami Speedway February 16-18; Indianapolis Motor Speedway April 15-16; Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course May 11-12; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park May 19; Road America June 10-11; Milwaukee Mile June 22; USF Pro Fall Combine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway October 17-18.

USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire – 8 events/18 races

*Includes pre-event test day

Additional Test Days: Spring Training at Homestead-Miami Speedway February 16-18; Indianapolis Motor Speedway April 15-16; Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course May 11-12; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park May 19; Road America June 10-11; USF Pro Fall Combine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway October 17-18.

USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire – 6 events/16 races

*Includes pre-event test day

Additional Test Days: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course May 11-12; Road America June 10-11; Lime Rock Park July 7; USF Pro Fall Combine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway October 17-18.