Andersen Promotions – administrator of the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda – will spearhead the Pro Mazda Championship.

A pioneer in helping young drivers move up the ranks, Mazda has been a vital partner of USF2000 since 2010 with its exceptionally reliable MZR powerplants, Mazda Road to Indy scholarship package and off-track training program.

Patrick Gallagher becomes the second JAY Motorsports driver to win the prestigious year-end shootout scholarship.

Sunoco has entered into a multi-year relationship with the series to become the Official Fuel Supplier beginning with the seven-event, 14-race 2013 season.

The winner will receive a scholarship from Mazda toward the 2013 USF2000 race season.