Florida-based Brazilian Joao Vergara narrowly headed VRD Racing teammate Oliver Wheldon in perfect weather conditions to win the opening race of the USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire season at NOLA Motorsports Park.

Andretti Global announced today that junior development driver Oliver Wheldon will compete with VRD Racing in the 2025 USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire Championship

All three steps on the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire open-wheel driver development ladder will be featured this week, April 10-13, at NOLA Motorsports Park.

Senoia, Georgia’s Emma Scarbrough will make her USF Juniors debut this season, advancing from national level karting where she quickly developed her skills and speed.

Birmingham, Alabama’s Michael Suco will return to the series for a second season, moving over to compete with InterMS, which won four races enroute to third in the Team Championship standings.