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Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda
Many top drivers in the IZOD IndyCar Series and endurance sports car racing honed their skills in F2000, and the Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda is an important training ground for rising stars. Debuting in 2010, it is the revival of the very popular USF2000 series of 1990 through 2006. Sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, it is part of Indy Racing League's " Road to Indy" ladder system and the prestigious MAZDASPEED Motorsports driver development program. Its drivers will gain experience on street courses (two races), ovals (two races) and road courses (eight races).
The goal of the USF2000 National Championship is to provide a professional, entry-level open-wheel training ground championship serving as the first step on the ladder to an IZOD IndyCar Series career.
2010 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
ENGINES: F2000 engines are four-cylinder, double-overhead-cam, fuel-injected, 2,000cc engines that generate approximately 170 horsepower and are capable of powering cars to speeds of 150 miles per hour. In 2010, the Championship class cars may be powered by either a Zetec 2-liter engine or the new Mazda MZR 2-liter engine. Beginning in 2011, Championship class cars must use only the Mazda powerplant. All national class cars must use only Zetec 2-liter engines, a stipulation which will carry into 2011. All of the Mazda MZR 2-liter engines are prepared and sealed by one engine preparer for the entire series — Elite Engines of West Bend, Wis. TIRES: Thirteen-inch slick and rain tires co-branded COOPER/F2000 as manufactured by Cooper Tires are mandatory in both classes.
Notable Graduates of F2000:
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