Franzoni took the lead early in the 20-minute event and masterfully handled the challenging conditions to score his first win of the year.

Jamin earns his first career USF2000 victory at NOLA

Some dramatic weather caused a variety of disruptions when the Verizon IndyCar Series and two steps on the Mazda Road to Indy development ladder made their debut at NOLA Motorsports Park, but all four of Team Pelfrey’s charges in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda returned home with a top-10 finish to their names.

Brazilian Victor Franzoni rose from second on the grid to take his first win of the young season for Afterburner Autosport.

Frenchman Nico Jamin scored an emphatic maiden victory this afternoon when the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda made its first visit to NOLA Motorsports Park for the Cooper Tires Grand Prix of Louisiana.