The battle for this year's Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda fittingly came down to this morning's USF2000 Grand Prix of Sonoma finale with the three title contenders running 1-2-3 at the front of the 21-car field.

A dramatic first-lap incident between Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda front row qualifiers and title rivals Florian Latorre and RC Enerson ensured that the championship outcome will remain undecided until tomorrow's season finale.

There’s no doubt who has been the fastest driver in this year’s Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda. Florian Latorre has started from the pole position in eight out of 10 races since joining Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing in time for Rounds 3 and 4 at Barber Motorsports Park, Ala., in April.

A few weeks ago, MAXSpeed Group and Andersen Promotions joined forces in a partnership program to help advance the careers of young karters into the Mazda Road to Indy (MRTI). Today they are pleased to announce that Verizon IndyCar Series standout James Hinchcliffe, Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires points leader Gabby Chaves, veteran karter and multi-time Team USA member Alan Rudolph and three-time Rotax Grand Finals champion Ben Cooper will comprise the panel of judges to select four qualified and deserving drivers who will be awarded one-day tests in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda.

Cape Motorsports w/Wayne Taylor Racing Clinches Team Championship