Brazilian teenager Nicolas Giaffone holds a commanding lead in the USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires points table as the second half of the 16-race season begins later this week, July 7/8, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Brazilian Nicolas Giaffone and first-time winner Jack Jeffers, from San Antonio, Texas, shared the victory spoils today as this weekend’s Cooper Tires VIR Grand Prix concluded with a pair of exciting USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires races at VIRginia International Raceway.

Third generation racer Nicolas Giaffone captured his fourth win of the season – and third in succession for DEForce Racing – following a spirited drive this afternoon in USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires competition.

USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires will reach the mid-point in its 16-race season this weekend, June 3/4, with a triple-header event at the challenging 3.27-mile VIRginia International Raceway road course in Alton, Va.

Nicolas Giaffone and DEForce Racing have taken control of the USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires title-chase following an emphatic performance today at Barber Motorsports Park.