Garcia Clinches Victory in USF Pro 2000 Race 2 at St. Petersburg
A 15-year-old Max Garcia from Coconut Grove, Florida, secured a decisive victory in the second race of the Andersen Interior Contracting Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, representing Pabst Racing in the USF Pro 2000 series.
Race driver with checkered flag
Garcia, who finished second in the previous day's race, overtook pole-sitter Alessandro De Tullio (Turn 3 Motorsport) after a restart on lap 10, making a skillful pass on the inside of Turn 1. The young driver maintained his lead through multiple full-course cautions, eventually pulling away in the final laps to claim his third victory at the 1.8-mile circuit.
Race cars lined up at start
Mac Clark (Exclusive Autosport) finished second after starting eighth, while Jacob Douglas (Pabst Racing) completed the podium in third. De Tullio's race ended prematurely after contact with the barriers at Turn 4 while running in fourth position.
The race featured several incidents, including an early clash between Elliot Cox and Michael Costello. Jorge Garciarce earned the Tilton Hard Charger Award, advancing from 18th to ninth position.
USP Pro 2000 race standings
Championship Standings (After 2 of 18 rounds):
- Max Garcia - 57 points
- Mac Clark - 44 points
- Alessandro De Tullio - 37 points
- Max Taylor - 36 points
- Jace Denmark - 28 points
The USF Pro 2000 championship, which offers a $600,000 scholarship for advancement to Indy NXT in 2026, continues at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, Louisiana, on April 12-13.
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