PALMETTO, Fla. – Andersen Promotions 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 which enters its 17th season in 2026.
Since its inception, the ladder system has awarded over $29 million 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.
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.
“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 Schedule
March 13-15 Streets of Arlington Arlington, Texas
May 7-9 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Indianapolis, Ind.
May 21-22 Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Brownsburg, Ind.
June 18-21 Road America Elkhart Lake, Wis.
July 2-5 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Steam Corners, Ohio
Aug. 6-9 Portland Int’l Raceway Portland, Ore.
Aug. 14-16 Streets of Markham Markham, Ontario
Aug. 29-30 The Milwaukee Mile West Allis, Wis.
Sept. 24-26 Road America Elkhart Lake, Wis.
USF2000 Schedule
Feb. 27-March 1 Streets of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Fla.
May 7-9 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Indianapolis, Ind.
May 21-22 Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Brownsburg, Ind.
June 18-21 Road America Elkhart Lake, Wis.
July 2-5 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Steam Corners, Ohio
Aug. 6-9 Portland Int’l Raceway Portland, Ore.
Aug. 14-16 Streets of Markham Markham, Ontario
Sept. 24-26 Road America Elkhart Lake, Wis.
