ELKHART LAKE, Wis. – Exclusive Autosport’s USF Juniors drivers took to the iconic 4.014-mile, 14-turn Road America facility this past weekend for Rounds 11, 12, and 13 of the opening rung of the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire. Series rookie Brenden Cooley delivered the best qualifying performance of his young career, securing an impressive off-pole starting position that set the tone for his breakthrough Race 1 drive, scoring his first-ever podium finish in the series. Not to be outshone, Kaylee Countryman continued her consistent climb up the ranks, adding another hard-fought top-10 result to her growing résumé and reinforcing the team’s depth of talent and determination.

“I’m incredibly proud of the entire Exclusive Autosport USF Juniors team this weekend at Road America,” said Michael Duncalfe, Co-Owner and CEO. “Brenden Cooley showed tremendous pace and racecraft to earn that well-deserved first USF Juniors podium finish — it’s a testament to his hard work and development. Kaylee Countryman continues to impress as well, bringing home a strong top-10 result in a competitive field. Both drivers are making big strides, and we’re excited to keep building on this momentum.”

Road America delivered high drama and breakthrough moments in Race 1 of the USF Juniors program this past weekend 15-year-old Cooley impressed with a stellar qualifying run, securing the outside front row and converting that momentum into his first career podium, finishing third after a fierce battle in the lead pack. Cooley’s performance marked a major milestone in his rookie campaign, showcasing his racecraft and composure under pressure. Countryman further honed her skills with a resilient drive. After suffering early contact and front wing damage, she charged back through the field to finish 10th, notching her third top-10 of the season.

Race 2 and Race 3 at Road America were packed with intensity, and Cooley and Countryman showcased perseverance in the face of adversity. Race 2 saw both drivers caught up in race-altering contact in two different incidents, which impacted their track positions. Cooley managed to return to the track to finish 17th, while Countryman was unable to continue after being hit from the rear, causing her to make contact with another competitor, rendering her car undrivable. In Race 3 on Saturday morning, both racers returned to the grid with renewed focus, bouncing back and delivering solid performances. Cooley finished fifth, his fifth top-10 of the season, while Countryman was 12th.

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Qualifying: 14th – 2:17.584

Race 1: Start – 14th / Finish – 10th

Race 2: Start – 14th / Finish – 20th (Contact)

Race 3:: Start -  12th / Finish – 12th

Driver Quote: “Made more progress this weekend at Road America. I wish we could’ve shown more pace, but we had some good practice in racecraft. Thank you to everyone on this team for all the help and guidance, and looking forward to Portland.”

Race 1: Start – 2nd / Finish – 3rd

Race 2: Start – 2nd / Finish – 17th (Contact)

Race 3: Start – 2nd / Finish – 5th

Driver Quote: “Race 1 was a bit hectic. I was just trying to hang on at the start, trying to find a gap, and then I got shuffled back a little bit. But I just kept my nose clean, kept running my race. I knew I was fast and had a great car, and I was in there for the end to grab my first podium finish! Race 2 started well, challenging for the lead in the beginning, but when we went back green after a full-course caution, I was involved in an incident going into Turn 1. Race 3 started similar fighting for the lead early, but I just got the short end of the stick in the end. The whole Exclusive Autosport team gave me such a great car. It was on rails, and I can't thank enough my engineer Zach Leedy and Coach Braden Eves, my team owners, Michael and Josh, my dad, and Innovel Global Logistics for their support of my racing career.”