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Bruna Tomaselli joins Pabst Racing for the 2019 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship season

Posted by  on Tuesday, February 19th 2019     

TOMASELLI JOINS PABST RACING FOR 2019

Oconomowoc, Wisc.– Determined, savvy, and ambitious are some of the keywords to describe Bruna Tomaselli of Caibi, Brazil.

Hailing from the country that produced talents like Helio Castroneves, Emerson and Christian Fittipaldi, and the late Ayrton Senna, Tomaselli’s positive and driven personality will be prominent with Pabst Racing, her new Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship home for 2019.

The 21-year-old racer looks forward to the upcoming season as she’s ready to produce strong results with the two-time USF2000 Team Championship organization.

“I’m very excited for this season,” Tomaselli said. “This will be my third season, so I know the car, I know almost all the tracks, and with that experience and with a very competitive car, I hope to achieve great things.”

In this case, Tomaselli has the potential to accomplish great things with Pabst Racing. Making strides over the past two seasons, Tomaselli scored a career-best seventh in race one on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida last year.

“Bruna showed very well in recent testing with us at Sebring,” Team Owner Augie Pabst said. “We’re anticipating a very successful 2019 season with her and can’t wait to get started.”

Tomaselli’s racing career kicked off in go-karts as she competed in Campeonato Sulbrasileiro de Kart races between 2007 through 2012. Graduating to Formula Junior Brazil in 2013, she placed seventh in the points standings with a podium finish.

Driving her way to Formula 4 South America in 2015, she placed sixth in the final tally and fourth one year later with five podiums and 18 top-10 finishes. Competing in four MRF Challenge – Formula 2000 events in 2016, Tomaselli looks forward to settling in with Pabst Racing for this year.

Just knocking on the door for a top-15 ranking in last year’s points standings, the potential is there for Tomaselli to produce strong finishes in 2019.

That said, the third-year racer appreciates and respects her new opportunity, noting the fundamentals that come with competing in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship.

“To compete in a big series is awesome,” Tomaselli observed. “We can learn during every race, not only on track, but outside as well with the IndyCar drivers and everything.”

Naturally, a driver like Tomaselli puts emphasis on being prepared for the grind of the schedule. With the 2019 season fast approaching, Tomaselli has worked ardently to be at her peak shape, mentally and physically.

“Yes, we drivers need to be,” she said. “I did some tests with Pabst, and I’ve been preparing myself and my body with simulator training and going to the gym every day to be in a good shape for the season.”

If Tomaselli needs to turn to inspiration during the year, she has quite the legendary icon to follow in the form of Ayrton Senna.

Additionally, Tomaselli is honored to represent Brazil for her contemporaries and for women racers aspiring to compete in motorsports.

“As a Brazilian driver, my inspiration on track and away from it is Ayrton Senna,” she noted. “He was an awesome driver and incredible person as well and that, for me, is a good inspiration. I’m very proud to be a Brazilian driver and be a woman driver as well. It is very good to be representing my country and women in a big motorsport series.”

Passion and pride happen to be the qualities embedded within Pabst Racing, which will certainly make for a potent combination with Tomaselli in 2019.

The 15-race season is just around the corner with the Streets of St. Petersburg awaiting Tomaselli and her peers on March 8-10, 2019.

Source: Team PR

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Pabst Racing adds Yuven Sundaramoorthy for 2019 USF2000 campaign

Posted by  on Tuesday, February 19th 2019     

Oconomowoc, Wis. – Pabst Racing has announced the signing of 15-year-old Yuven Sundaramoorthy for the 2019 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship. Sundaramoorthy, who will be 16 on February 22nd, was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, where Pabst Racing is based. He found his love for the sport while spectating at a Formula One race in Shanghai, where he lived for six years.

Sundaramoorthy’s career began in karting on the other side of the world and led him back to the United States four years ago, which opened the door to competition in the F1600 Championship. After a productive and successful two seasons (earning a 4th and 3rd place in the points championship), he decided the next step for the high school junior’s motorsport career would be the Road to Indy.

“I am so excited to be driving with Pabst Racing this year and taking the next step in my racing career,” said Sundaramoorthy. “I’m really looking forward to the hyper-competitive experience in USF2000, and learning from my new teammates as well. My goal is to get some top-fives early in the season, then improve to podiums and wins later in the year.”

Sundaramoorthy, who now resides in Guilderland, New York, stays active outside of racing and school with robotics, computer programming as well as other sports such as snowboarding and basketball. He took part in the recent Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires series test at Homestead-Miami Speedway with Pabst Racing where his effort and results proved to impress his new team.

“We are thrilled to announce Yuven as a driver for Pabst Racing in 2019,” said team owner Augie Pabst. “Yuven is a hard-working and talented driver and we expect to see great results from him. Our work together so far has been fantastic and we can’t wait to get the season started.”

Sundaramoorthy, who will pilot the #21 Pabst Racing entry, is the team’s second driver announcement in preparation for 2019. Fans should look forward to more announcements from the team in early 2019.

Source: Team PR

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Pabst Racing confirms Colin Kaminsky for 2019 Title Challenge

Posted by  on Tuesday, February 19th 2019     

OCONOMOWOC, Wis. – Pabst Racing today announced the signing of 19-year-old Colin Kaminsky for the 2019 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship. The Homer Glen, Ill., native will pilot the #23 Slick Locks Racing-sponsored Pabst Racing entry in his second full season in USF2000.

Colin Kaminsky began racing in 2015 and made his debut in the USF2000 Championship with a partial campaign in 2017, scoring best finishes of eighth and ninth at Road America. He made steady gains during his first full campaign in 2018, finishing 10th in the final points table with a best finish of fourth — also at the track closest to his home, Road America. In what will be only his fifth year of racing, Kaminsky will juggle his motorsport career with both hockey and a college education at the University of Pittsburgh.

The announcement comes after the recent series test at Homestead-Miami where Pabst Racing and Colin Kaminsky made their first public appearance working together. An overall finish of fourth in results from the first day of testing in Florida proves Kaminsky’s high expectations for 2019 quite valid.

“My goal for the 2019 USF2000 season is to compete for wins and ultimately compete for a championship and a scholarship to Pro Mazda in 2020,” said Kaminsky. “Pabst is a team proven to win races and compete for championships year in and year out so I know I am in the right place to pursue my goal. With their experience and expertise I am sure that as a team we will be competing for the top step of the podium every weekend.”

Pabst Racing recently finished a successful season claiming the Team Championship title for the second year in a row and hopes to be in contention for both a team and driver’s championship title in 2019. Team owner Augie Pabst is pleased with this first driver announcement leading into the 2019 season.

“We tested Colin right after the official season ended and knew he had the key qualities we look for in a driver,” said Pabst. “So it is with great excitement that we announce his signing for 2019. We expect to see impressive results from Colin this upcoming season and are looking forward to seeing his development and success under our banner.”

The team will head back to Homestead-Miami Speedway for another series test on March 2-3 just before the first official event of the season in St. Petersburg, Fla., on March 8.

Source: Team PR

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PABST RACING PLANNING FOR EXCITING 2019 SEASON

Posted by  on Friday, September 7th 2018     
PABST RACING PLANNING FOR EXCITING 2019 SEASON
Two-Time USF2000 Team Championship Organization Expanding Efforts to Pro Mazda Championship
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (September 7, 2018) – When it comes to Pabst Racing’s focus on its racing efforts, motorsports legend Mario Andretti puts it best as he once said, “Desire is the key to motivation.” With back-to-back Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda team championship titles in 2017 and 18’, one could say that Pabst Racing’s desire towards consistency and excellence is as competitive as its efforts on the track.
While the USF2000 season recently wrapped up, Pabst Racing’s focus is on its 2019 program. Next year, the team will return to the USF2000 series to defend its second straight team title championship. Notably, Pabst Racing will transition from a four-car team to a three-car effort to maximize results for its drivers and personnel. The USF2000 series, which debuted in 2010 as a revival of the USF2000 series that ran from 1990 through 2016, has launched the careers of many of today’s top racers.
Moreover, Pabst Racing will expand its open wheel program next year with a two-car team in the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires.
“I’m thrilled to expand into Pro Mazda for 2019. Our team has been assembled with a fantastic group of mechanics and engineering staff with unprecedented continuity,” said team owner Augie Pabst. “Along with our existing staff, we have placed additional personnel within the team to ensure that our Pro Mazda program will seamlessly debut at the same level as our USF2000 program.”
This division, which debuted as a new series in 2012 that replaced the Star Mazda Championship, is the second step up the Mazda Road to Indy ladder between the USF2000 and Indy Lights series. Much like the USF2000 and the IndyCar Series, drivers and teams compete on road courses, street circuits, and ovals.
As Pabst Racing prepares for 2019, the team will accept inquiries from drivers interested in racing for its USF2000 and Pro Mazda Championship efforts.
Pabst added, “Our two Pro Mazda cars were built to the same high standards as our USF2000 cars and after completing over 2,000 trouble free initial test miles we are ready to test new drivers in preparation for 2019.”
Pabst Racing’s commitment towards winning results, dating to its origins in the late 1950s, not only reflects on the track, but with its talented personnel rich in experience from the competitive worlds of IndyCar, Champ Car, and LeMans. For more information about this thriving team, please visit www.PabstRacing.com.
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PABST RACING ADDS SWEDISH ROOKIE RASMUS LINDH TO LINEUP

Posted by  on Friday, February 2nd 2018     

 

Lindh will make Debut in Mazda Road to Indy with Pabst Racing

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin – Today, a second driver was announced by 2017 Team Champions Pabst Racing. Sixteen-year-old Rasmus Lindh will pilot the #23 Chicago Pneumatic entry in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda beginning in March at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix.

Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, Lindh’s racing career began at the age of 6 in karting. The young Swede will make the move to single seaters in the United States for the first time in 2018. This transition comes after seeing much success in karting over the course of 10 years. Most recently, Lindh took fifth place in the CIK-FIA World Championship in the Senior category of OK.

The announcement comes after a series of test days with the team in October and November, where Lindh impressed the team in adapting well to the Tatuus USF-17.

“We had several very successful tests with Rasmus last fall and I’m confident his pace will be very impressive right from the start,” said team owner Augie Pabst. “This young man will be making regular visits to the podium in 2018!”

Lindh will make his American debut with the team and will gain immense experience throughout the season in the fourteen-round championship and additional tests.

“I feel very confident in signing with Pabst Racing,” said Lindh. “Pre-season testing went well and I am excited to have the opportunity to race in the USF2000 Championship in 2018!”

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PABST RACING SIGNS LUCAS KOHL FOR 2018 CHAMPIONSHIP

Posted by  on Friday, February 2nd 2018     

Brazilian Driver Sticks With Pabst Racing For 2018 Mazda Road to Indy Season

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin – Reigning USF2000 Team Champions Pabst Racing announced today that 19-year-old racecar driver and student Lucas Kohl will return for 2018. Kohl has signed to drive in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda in the #22 Pabst Racing entry during the fourteen-round season.

The Pabst team made a huge impression in 2017 by earning the Team Championship title. Anxious to keep the momentum going, the team is eager to get back to the racetrack and excited to announce a returning driver.

“We built a solid relationship with Lucas in 2017 and we are thrilled to continue building his program into 2018,” said team owner Augie Pabst. “Lucas now has the confidence and experience to be a contender every weekend.”

Kohl returns to Pabst Racing after placing seventh in the 2017 championship and, with more experience under his belt, is anxious to built on the chemistry cultivated in his first year with the team.

“The whole Pabst Racing team works really well together and for me it is an honor to be part of the team,” said Kohl. “We come from a strong 2017 where we won the team championship, and I hope we can go for more in 2018!”

Born in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, Kohl began his racing career in karts at the age of ten, winning his very first race. Kohl eventually moved on to open-wheel cars in 2014, winning the Formula Junior National Championship with eight victories in sixteen races. In 2015, he gained experience in Endurance Racing driving a P3 Prototype for the State and National Endurance Series in Brazil, earning three podiums.

Upon announcement, Kohl reflected on his 2017 performance at Road America where he earned a podium finish and noted some goals for the upcoming year.

“For me the highest point was our Road America weekend,” stated Kohl. “and in 2018, the main goal is to be competitive and fight for wins and podiums every race weekend.”

The #22 entry driven by Kohl will see Belko trading, Kohltrade and IVI Vision on board as partners.

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Team release and our notes: Pabst Racing announces Lucas Kohl for 2017 Cooper Tires USF2000 Powered by Mazda campaign

Posted by  on Wednesday, February 15th 2017     

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Oconomowoc, Wisc. – Pabst Racing announced today that 18-year-old racecar driver and student Lucas Kohl has signed to drive in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda for 2017.  Kohl will drive the #23 Pabst Racing entry during the fourteen-round season.

Born in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, Kohl began his racing career in karts at the age of 10, winning his very first race. Kohl eventually moved on to open-wheel cars in 2014, winning the Formula Junior National Championship with eight victories in only 16 races. In 2015, he gained experience in Endurance Racing driving a P3 Prototype for the State and National Endurance Series in Brazil, earning three podiums.

For 2017, Kohl will compete in his second season of the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda with Pabst Racing and is optimistic about entering year two after gaining a great deal of experience in 2016.

“I feel really motivated; I learned a lot in my first year and it’s been proved that returning drivers tend to have more success in the series,” said Kohl.  “I’m also really happy about being with Pabst Racing. They always do a great job and I’m convinced we can have a run for the championship.”

Kohl found his love for cars and racing at an early age while accompanying his father, an amateur racecar driver himself, in Brazil. He currently resides in Miami, Fla. where he attends Miami Dade College, studying business.  His sponsors include Bellko and Kohltrade.

The team is ramping up preparation as the first official series test is only a few weeks away on February 28th at Homestead, Fla.

“Lucas is coming to us with a full season under his belt and second year drivers have a history of great results in the series,” said team owner Augie Pabst. “We are thrilled to have Lucas entering his sophomore season with our team.  We can’t wait to get started.”

The Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda will begin in St. Petersburg, Fla. March 10th through 12th.

TSO Ladder Notes from Steve:

  • Kohl is the second Pabst Racing entry and 12th driver confirmed for the 2017 Cooper Tires USF2000 Powered by Mazda season, joining: Moises de la Vara (DEForce Racing), Kory Enders (DEForce Racing), Rinus VK (Carlin/Benik), Devin Wojcik (ArmsUp Motorsports), Chandler Horton (RJB Motorsports), Robert Megennis (Team Pelfrey),  Parker Thompson (Exclusive Autosport),  Andre Castro (Newman Sachs Racing), Calvin Ming (Pabst Racing), and Ayla Agren (Team Pelfrey)
  • After a rough start to the year on the streets of St. Petersburg and at Barber Motorsports Park,  Kohl settled in to a more consistent rhythm of top 10 finishes in the final two-thirds of his rookie USF2000 campaign. 
  • Kohl is mentored by fellow Brazilian and former F1 and IndyCar driver Roberto Moreno. 
  • Pabst Racing is one of only three teams (Cape Motorsports with /WTR and ArmsUp Motorsports are the others) to take part in each of the first seven seasons of the re-born Cooper Tires USF2000 Powered by Mazda championship. 
  • The Oconomowoc, Wisconsin based team has been close to knocking Cape Motorsports with /WTR off the top step of the USF2000 drivers championship that past two years, and an experienced shoe like Kohl combined with a quick youngster like Ming, should provide the Augie Pabst owned team a good chance to get that done in 2017. 
  • TSO expects a flurry of USF2000 driver announcements over the next two weeks before the series takes to the Homestead-Miami Speedway road course for an open test on February 28. 
  • You can follow Kohl on the following social media platforms: Twitter – Instagram – Facebook
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Team release and our notes: Pabst Racing announces Calvin Ming for full 2017 Cooper Tires USF2000 Powered by Mazda season

Posted by  on Tuesday, February 7th 2017     

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Guyana Driver Calvin Ming to Make Mazda Road to Indy Debut With Pabst Racing  

Oconomowoc, Wis. – Pabst Racing announced today that 21-year-old Calvin Ming has signed to drive in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda for 2017.  Ming will drive the #22 Pabst Racing entry during the fourteen-round season.

Born in Guyana, South America, Ming began his racing career at the age of six and became a karting champion by 2012. His extensive racing experience includes Skip Barber, Formula 1600 and, most recently, the FIA Formula 4 Series in Mexico. In 2016, he won four F1600 races in the United States, proving he’ll be one to watch in 2017. Currently residing in Miramar, Fla., Ming studies Civil Engineering at Florida International University.

For 2017, Ming will compete in both the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda as well as the FIA Formula 4 Championship where he has already accumulated three wins and currently leads the championship.

With the start of the USF2000 Championship quickly approaching, Ming’s head start is sure to aid in his goals in the States.

“My goals for this season are to learn as much as I can from the Pabst Racing team about the new Tatuus USF-17 chassis, as well as learn all the new tracks,” said Ming.  “But also, my goal is to win the championship.  At the end of the year, if I can pick up wins and podiums, I will call it a successful year.”

Ming is an advocate for road safety in collaboration with the Alicia Foundation in Guyana and was recently recognized as an ambassador of Guyana for his steady growth in motorsport. Sponsors include Mings Products & Services Limited and APAN.

The season will begin with an official series test on February 28th at Homestead, Fla.

“We are very excited to finally announce the signing of Calvin for the 2017 season.  After an impressive test with him in late 2016, we knew he was a great fit for our team.  We are looking forward to great results, ” said team owner Augie Pabst.

The Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship  by Mazda will begin in St. Petersburg, Fla. March 10th through 12th.

 

TSO Ladder Notes from Steve:

  • Ming is the first Pabst Racing entry and 10th driver confirmed for the 2017 Cooper Tires USF2000 Powered by Mazda season, joining: Moises de la Vara (DEForce Racing), Kory Enders (DEForce Racing), Rinus VK (Carlin/Benik), Devin Wojcik (ArmsUp Motorsports), Chandler Horton (RJB Motorsports), Robert Megennis (Team Pelfrey),  Parker Thompson (Exclusive Autosport), and Andre Castro (Newman Sachs Racing) 
  • This will be Ming’s first foray onto the Mazda Road To Indy presented by Cooper Tire ladder, but the 21 year-old has plenty of recent (and successful) successful seat time under his belt. Ming has won four races, and currently leads the 2016-2017 FIA Fórmula 4 Nacam Championship points table though 14 of 24 rounds. 
  • Ming’s 2016 season included a partial season of FIA Fórmula 4 Nacam Championship and a full season of the F1600 Formula F Championship Series championship. Ming scored three wins, one pole, 11 podiums and three quickest laps on the way to a fourth place finish in the F1600 Formula F Championship Series championship. 
  • Pabst Racing is one of only three teams (Cape Motorsports with /WTR and ArmsUp Motorsports are the others) to take part in each of the first seven seasons of the re-born Cooper Tires USF2000 Powered by Mazda championship. 
  • The Oconomowoc, Wisconsin based team has been close to knocking Cape Motorsports with /WTR off the top step of the USF2000 drivers championship that past two years, and an experienced shoe like Ming should provide the Augie Pabst owned team a good chance to get that done in 2017. 
  • You can follow Ming on the following social media platforms: Twitter – Instagram – Facebook
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Yufeng Luo returns to Pabst Racing for a sophomore Cooper Tires USF2000 Powered by Mazda campaign

Posted by  on Friday, January 22nd 2016     

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (January 20, 2016) – Pabst Racing announced today that 17-year-old Yufeng Luo will return for his second season with the team in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda.  Luo will drive the #23 Pabst Racing USF2000 car for the 16-race  season, along with teammate Garth Rickards. The team is currently working to secure a third driver.

Yufeng Luo announced that he will be back with Pabst Racing for a sophomore season of Cooper Tires USF2000 Powered by Mazda. The 17 year-old Los Angeles, CA native had 11 top 10 finishes in 2015 and also won the SCCA Run-Offs at Daytona Speedway. (Photo courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, LLC Photography)

Yufeng Luo announced that he will be back with Pabst Racing for a sophomore season of Cooper Tires USF2000 Powered by Mazda. The 17 year-old Los Angeles, CA native had 11 top 10 finishes in 2015 and also won the SCCA Run-Offs at Daytona Speedway. (Photo courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, LLC Photography)

As a rookie, Luo finished eighth in the standings and scored three top-fives and eight top-10 results in the USF2000 Championship in 2015. After a strong first year, he looks to improve his performance in year two.

“My hope for the second season with Pabst Racing is to grab the championship,” said Luo.

In addition to running the 2015 USF2000 Championship, Pabst Racing and Luo won the Formula Continental National Championship at the SCCA Runoffs in September at Daytona International Speedway.

Luo is a resident of Arcadia, California, and was born in Beijing, China. His career began four years ago while racing in the Los Angeles Karting Championship. He has also raced in the Pacific F2000 Series.

The Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Series Presented by Mazda will begin in St. Petersburg, Fla. March 11th through 13th.

Visit www.USF2000.com for more details about the series or upcoming events.

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You can follow along with Luo’s journey on Instagram.

Source: Pabst Racing

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