New Zealand’s Jacob Douglas heads to Road America this weekend for what could be a pivotal round in the USF Pro 2000 Championship presented by Continental Tires, coming off a dominant performance in pre-event testing.
Driving for Pabst Racing, Douglas topped three of the six sessions and finished second in the others, becoming one of only two drivers to break the 2:01 barrier around the iconic 4.01-mile (6.45km), 14-turn circuit.
Currently sitting fifth in the championship standings, Douglas has been one of the standout performers of 2025, with a maiden series victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a podium finish in St. Petersburg, and a string of top-five and top-ten finishes that have kept him within striking distance of the title contenders.
With teammate Max Garcia leading the standings on 231 points, Douglas trails by 90, but with 98 points on offer this weekend alone, the New Zealander is focused on closing the gap.
“We’ve made big gains all season in pace, consistency, and execution,” said Douglas.
“Now it’s about putting that together. We know Road America suits us, and if we qualify well, we’ll be right in the mix for the podium.”
Douglas describes Road America as one of the best tracks in North America.
“It’s fast, flowing, and super technical. It rewards confidence and commitment, and after how strong we were in testing, I’m coming into the weekend with a really positive mindset.
“This is one of those tracks where if you’re in the zone, you can make big things happen.”
The Wisconsin circuit holds special significance for Douglas, who scored his first-ever USF 2000 top-ten at the track in 2022 and returned in 2023 to take his maiden podium while debuting with Pabst Racing.
“I’ve always enjoyed racing here,” he added.
“There’s just something about this place that clicks with me. The atmosphere, the challenge, it brings out the best in drivers. I’ve had some great memories here already, and now I want to add to them.”
With just four race weekends remaining, all running on the support bill of the NTT IndyCar Series, Douglas and his team are pushing hard on all fronts, both on the track and off it.
While much of the season’s backing is already in place, a final push is now critical to ensure the campaign can be completed in full.
“We’ve had amazing support so far, and I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who’s been part of the journey,” said Douglas.
“But to be completely transparent, we still need to secure one or two key partners to see out the rest of the season.”
“These last events are high-profile, high-stakes rounds, perfect for brands wanting to make an impact with a fast-rising driver and a championship-winning team. The opportunity is right here, right now, and we need to make it happen.”
This weekend’s action at Road America begins with a pair of test sessions on Thursday local time before two qualifying sessions on Friday at 11.20 am and 1.35 pm CST (Saturday at 4.20 am & 6.35 am NZST).
Saturday sees the first two races at 8.00 am and 4.25 pm CST (Sunday 1.00 am & 9.25 am NZST) before Sunday’s finale at 7.55 am (Monday 12.55 am NZST).
Fans can watch all the action live on the USF Pro Championships YouTube channel while Douglas shares real-time updates and behind-the-scenes content across his social media platforms.
Header Image: Gavin Baker Photography
