2022 USF2000 Championship
The 2022 USF2000 Championship was the thirteenth season of the USF2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires, an American open-wheel racing series that serves as the entry-level rung of the Road to Indy developmental program sanctioned by IndyCar.[1] The season featured 18 races across nine weekend events on a mix of road courses, street circuits, and one oval, marking the debut of the new Tatuus USF-22 chassis equipped with a halo device for enhanced driver safety.[2] Michael d'Orlando clinched the drivers' championship in dramatic fashion, securing the title with a third-place finish in the season finale at Portland International Raceway after entering the weekend second in points, 23 behind leader Myles Rowe and just two ahead of third-placed Jace Denmark.[3][4] Driving the No. 4 Cape Motorsports entry powered by a Mazda MZR-R engine, d'Orlando accumulated consistent points throughout the year, including multiple podiums, to edge out the competition by six points in the closest USF2000 title fight in series history.[5][4] Pabst Racing won the teams' championship, with their drivers Rowe and Denmark combining for several victories and strong results across the season.[6] The campaign began with a double-header on the streets of St. Petersburg in late February and concluded in late September at Portland, with key venues including Barber Motorsports Park, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (the lone oval event), Road America, Mid-Ohio, the Streets of Toronto, and Portland International Raceway.[2] Notable highlights included debut wins for rookies like Jagger Jones at Barber and the introduction of the upgraded Tatuus chassis, which featured a wider monocoque, improved aerodynamics, and the mandatory halo to align with modern FIA safety standards. The series fielded around 25 cars per event from teams such as Cape Motorsports, Pabst Racing, Turn 3 Motorsport, and Exclusive Autosport, providing young drivers aged 15-23 a platform to progress toward higher tiers like Indy Pro 2000 and Indy NXT.[1] As the winner, d'Orlando earned a scholarship valued at over $400,000 to advance to Indy Pro 2000 in 2023, underscoring the series' role in fostering talent for the NTT IndyCar Series.[5]Background
Season overview
The 2022 USF2000 Championship marked the thirteenth season of the series since its revival in 2010, functioning as the entry-level division within the USF Pro Championships presented by Continental Tire, a developmental pathway formerly branded as the Road to Indy. Sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC) and operated by Andersen Promotions, the season featured 27 drivers competing across 10 teams in Tatuus USF-22 chassis equipped with Mazda engines. The championship emphasized close competition among emerging talents, culminating in a dramatic title fight that highlighted the series' role in nurturing drivers for higher levels of open-wheel racing.[7][2] On October 5, 2021, organizers announced an 18-race calendar spanning eight event weekends, including five road courses, two street circuits, and one oval track, designed to provide diverse racing experiences for participants. The season structure followed a traditional weekend format with multiple races per event, awarding points based on finishing positions to determine individual and team standings. This setup allowed for consistent progression opportunities while maintaining the series' focus on affordability and accessibility for young drivers.[2] Michael d'Orlando clinched the drivers' championship in the season finale at Portland International Raceway, securing the title with a fourth victory of the year and edging out runner-up Myles Rowe by six points after entering the weekend in second place, 23 points behind the leader. As champion, d'Orlando earned a scholarship valued at $406,926 to advance to the Indy Pro 2000 Championship in 2023, underscoring the series' commitment to career advancement through substantial financial support. The outcome reflected a tightly contested season, with the top three drivers separated by minimal margins entering the final rounds.[8][4]Technical specifications and regulations
The chassis for the 2022 USF2000 Championship was the Tatuus USF-22, featuring a carbon composite and aluminum honeycomb monocoque structure designed to meet current FIA safety standards.[1] This included integrated side impact panels, front and rear impact-absorbing structures, and a Halo-type cockpit protection device introduced as part of 2022 updates to enhance driver safety and extend the chassis's competitive lifespan through at least 2026.[9] The monocoque was widened, with additional refinements to sidepods, underfloor aerodynamics, engine cover, air ducts, damper covers, and fuel cell for improved durability.[10] Powering the cars was a Mazda MZR 2.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-four engine, prepared by Elite Engines, delivering 175 horsepower.[10] This engine was paired with a six-speed Sadev sequential gearbox featuring an open differential, facilitating precise control during high-speed corners and acceleration phases.[1] Tires were supplied exclusively by Continental, using a single all-around compound for slick conditions mandatory across all practice, qualifying, and race sessions, with rain tires available only for wet-weather contingencies to promote parity.[1] The 2022 season saw no major regulatory overhauls from 2021 beyond the chassis enhancements, maintaining the series' spec formula ethos for cost control and equal competition.[10] A key aspect of team scoring emphasized equivalency for single-car entries, awarding three bonus points per event to level the playing field against multi-car teams, with only the two best results counting toward the team championship for outfits fielding more than two cars.[1] Safety protocols continued to prohibit anti-lock braking systems (ABS) to develop driver skill in wheel management, while mandating front and rear wheel tethers to mitigate detachment risks in collisions; fuel capacity was restricted to 12 gallons per race to encourage strategic conservation without mid-race refueling.[1][11] Qualifying sessions lasted 30 minutes, allowing drivers to set competitive lap times on clear tracks, while races were formatted as 20-minute events plus one additional lap on road and street courses, or a fixed distance such as 15 laps on ovals like Indianapolis Raceway Park.[12][13] These structures supported the 18-race calendar's double- and triple-header weekends, aligning with basic points allocation where finishing positions determined driver and team tallies.[1]Participants
Teams
The 2022 USF2000 Championship saw ten teams enter the series, with grids reaching up to 25 cars at select events.[14] All teams competed using the newly introduced Tatuus USF-22 chassis equipped with Mazda MZR-R engines, adhering to the series' uniform technical regulations.[14] The competing organizations varied in scale, from multi-car operations with established histories in open-wheel development to smaller outfits focusing on select events or single entries. Key teams included Cape Motorsports, a Brownsburg, Indiana-based outfit owned by the Capes brothers, which fielded up to five cars as a multi-entry program and entered the season as a dominant force with multiple prior championships in the series.[15][16] Pabst Racing, based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and led by team principal Mike Maier, expanded its presence with three full-season entries, building on its legacy of four USF2000 team titles from 2017 to 2022.[17][6] DEForce Racing, headquartered in Angleton, Texas under owners David and Ernesto Martínez, ran three cars throughout the year, continuing its competitive program after securing the 2021 drivers' championship.[18][19] Jay Howard Driver Development (JHDD), owned by former IndyCar driver Jay Howard and based in Westfield, Indiana, committed to four full-season entries with an all-rookie lineup, emphasizing its focus on driver coaching and progression from karting.[20] Exclusive Autosport, a Canadian team from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan owned by Myles and Peter Duncalfe, fielded three cars and maintained its partnership with series sponsor Continental Tire for continued support.[21][22] Turn 3 Motorsport, based in Ohio and led by John Schilling, entered two cars as part of its shift toward multi-series participation in the Road to Indy ladder.[23] Smaller or partial-season teams rounded out the field, including Legacy Autosport with one full-season entry, Joe Dooling Autosports entering a single car for select races, and Velocity Racing Development with limited appearances.[24] These outfits provided opportunities for emerging talent while complementing the efforts of larger programs.| Team | Base | Ownership/Principal | Full-Season Entries | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Motorsports | Brownsburg, IN | Capes brothers | 4–5 | Prior multi-championship winner; multi-car focus.[15] |
| Pabst Racing | Oconomowoc, WI | Mike Maier | 3 | Expanded from previous seasons; four-time team champion.[17] |
| DEForce Racing | Angleton, TX | David & Ernesto Martínez | 3 | 2021 series champions; high-performance development team.[18] |
| Jay Howard Driver Development | Westfield, IN | Jay Howard | 4 | All-rookie program; emphasis on internal driver growth.[20] |
| Exclusive Autosport | Saskatoon, SK, Canada | Myles & Peter Duncalfe | 3 | Continental Tire partnership; ladder from F1600 to Indy Lights.[21] |
| Turn 3 Motorsport | Ohio | John Schilling | 2 | Multi-series expansion in Road to Indy.[23] |
| Legacy Autosport | Not specified | Not specified | 1 | Single-car entrant for full season.[24] |
| Joe Dooling Autosports | Not specified | Not specified | 1 | Partial-season focus.[24] |
| Velocity Racing Development | Not specified | Not specified | 1 | Limited entries.[24] |
| Other partial entries | Various | Various | Varies | Additional one-off or mid-season teams.[14] |
Drivers
The 2022 USF2000 Championship featured a competitive field of 27 drivers, with 17 contesting the full 18-race season across 14 weekends and the remainder entering select rounds. The grid highlighted international diversity, including drivers from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Mexico, South Korea, Sweden, Australia, Nicaragua, and Colombia, reflecting the series' appeal to global talent pursuing the Road to Indy pathway. Among the participants were 12 rookies, many with backgrounds in feeder series such as the US F4 Championship, Formula Regional Americas, or international Formula 4, alongside 15 veterans and sophomores returning from prior seasons. For instance, rookie Jagger Jones brought experience from stock car and off-road racing, while Jorge Garciarce arrived from the Italian F4 Championship. Veterans like Myles Rowe returned after securing a race win in 2021 with Pabst Racing.[23] A notable pre-season change saw Canadian driver Thomas Nepveu join DEForce Racing for his sophomore campaign, moving from his family-run Thomas Nepveu Motorsport team where he earned his first USF2000 victory in 2021. Other lineup shifts included Jackson Lee switching to Cape Motorsports from Jay Howard Driver Development for his second year, and British driver Alex Quinn making a late entry with Velocity Racing Development after competing in European Formula Regional. These adjustments contributed to a balanced mix of experience levels, with teams like Cape Motorsports and Pabst Racing fielding multiple full-season entries.[25][26][27] The complete roster of drivers, including car numbers, nationalities, teams, participation, and status, is detailed in the following table (based on primary entries; some teams ran additional cars in select rounds).[28]| Car No. | Driver | Nationality | Team | Participation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Michael d'Orlando | USA | Cape Motorsports | Full season | Sophomore |
| 22 | Myles Rowe | USA | Pabst Racing | Full season | Sophomore |
| 2 | Jace Denmark | USA | Pabst Racing | Full season | Sophomore |
| 91 | Billy Frazer | New Zealand | Exclusive Autosport | Full season | Sophomore |
| 6 | Jagger Jones | USA | Cape Motorsports | Full season | Rookie |
| 12 | Bijoy Garg | USA | DEForce Racing | Full season | Sophomore |
| 10 | Thomas Nepveu | Canada | DEForce Racing | Full season | Sophomore |
| 3 | Spike Kohlbecker | USA | Turn 3 Motorsport | Full season | Sophomore |
| 33 | Christian Weir | USA | Turn 3 Motorsport | Full season | Rookie |
| 23 | Simon Sikes | USA | Legacy Autosport | Full season | Sophomore |
| 7 | Nicky Hays | USA | Cape Motorsports | Full season | Rookie |
| 11 | Dylan Christie | USA | DEForce Racing | Full season | Sophomore |
| 17 | Alex Quinn | United Kingdom | Velocity Racing Development | Select rounds (5–18) | Rookie |
| 5 | Jackson Lee | USA | Cape Motorsports | Full season | Sophomore |
| 92 | Jacob Douglas | New Zealand | Exclusive Autosport | Full season | Rookie |
| 8 | Jorge Garciarce | Mexico | Jay Howard Driver Development | Full season | Rookie |
| 9 | Yeoroo Lee | South Korea | Jay Howard Driver Development | Select rounds (1–7) | Rookie |
| 17 | Trey Burke | USA | Joe Dooling Autosport | Full season | Sophomore |
| 21 | Viktor Andersson | Sweden | Velocity Racing Development | Full season | Rookie |
| 5 | Danny Dyszelski | USA | Jay Howard Driver Development | Select rounds (9–18) | Rookie |
| 27 | Frankie Mossman | USA | Jay Howard Driver Development | Select rounds (5–7) | Rookie |
| 90 | Nicholas d'Orlando | USA | Turn 3 Motorsport | Select rounds | Veteran |
| 92 | Chase Gardner | USA | Exclusive Autosport | Select rounds | Rookie |
| 7 | Nikita Johnson | Australia | VRD with Andersen Racing | Select rounds | Rookie |
| 91 | Joey Brienza | USA | Exclusive Autosport | Select rounds | Rookie |
| 7 | Frederik Lund | Nicaragua | Jay Howard Driver Development | Select rounds | Rookie |
| 1 | Evagoras Papasavvas | USA | Jay Howard Driver Development | Select rounds (9–18) | Rookie |
Schedule and races
Race calendar
The 2022 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship featured 18 races held over eight weekend events from February to September, blending street circuits, road courses, and one oval track. The schedule was announced on October 5, 2021, by series owner Andersen Promotions, with all events serving as support races for NTT INDYCAR SERIES weekends. No races were postponed or rescheduled during the season.[2] The calendar included double-headers at most road and street circuits, a single race on the oval, and triple-headers at select road course venues to reach the total of 18 races. Circuit configurations varied in length and layout to challenge drivers' adaptability across different track types.| Dates | Venue | Circuit Type | Length | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25–27 | Streets of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL | Street | 1.8 miles | 2 |
| April 29–May 1 | Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL | Road | 2.3 miles | 2 |
| May 13–15 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, Speedway, IN | Road | 2.439 miles | 3 |
| May 27 | Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Brownsburg, IN | Oval | 0.686 miles | 1 |
| June 10–12 | Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI | Road | 4.014 miles | 2 |
| June 30–July 3 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH | Road | 2.258 miles | 3 |
| July 15–17 | Streets of Toronto, Toronto, ON | Street | 1.786 miles | 2 |
| September 2–4 | Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR | Road | 1.967 miles | 3 |
Weekend format and points system
The 2022 USF2000 Championship featured a variable weekend format across its eight events, typically spanning three to four days with practice, qualifying, and two or three races on road, street, or oval courses. Practice sessions, lasting 30 to 60 minutes, were held on Thursday or Friday to allow teams to adapt to the track. Qualifying, a 20- to 30-minute session, set the grid for Race 1, while Race 2 grids were determined by the finishing order of Race 1 or a separate qualifying session, depending on the event. Races were short sprints of 20 minutes plus one additional lap (or a fixed lap count on ovals), with triple-header weekends at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course (May 13–15), Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (July 2–3), and Portland International Raceway (September 2–4) including an extra race on the final day. The single oval event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (May 27) consisted of one longer race, the Cooper Tires Freedom 75, covering 75 laps. All 18 races contributed to the championship standings with no dropped results.[2][13][29][12] Points were allocated differently for road/street courses and ovals to reflect varying race lengths and competitiveness. On road and street courses, which hosted 17 of the 18 races, the top finisher earned 30 points, decreasing to 25 for second, 22 for third, 19 for fourth, 17 for fifth, and tapering to 1 point for 20th place and beyond; one bonus point each was awarded for pole position, fastest lap, and leading the most laps. The oval race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park used an elevated scale: 45 points for first, 38 for second, 33 for third, 29 for fourth, 26 for fifth, down to 2 points for 20th and beyond, with the same single bonus points for pole, fastest lap, and most laps led. Drivers not classified in the top 20 received no points.[1][30] The team championship summed points from the two highest-finishing cars per team per race, using a separate scale of 22 points for first, 18 for second, 15 for third, 12 for fourth, 10 for fifth, 8 for sixth, 6 for seventh, 4 for eighth, 2 for ninth, and 1 for 10th and beyond; single-car teams received a 3-point bonus per race to equalize competition. In the event of ties in the drivers' or teams' standings, the higher position was awarded to the competitor with the most race wins; if still tied, the most second-place finishes, followed by third places, and so forth until the tie was broken.[1]Season summary
Key events and highlights
The 2022 USF2000 Championship season kicked off with intense competition at the Streets of St. Petersburg, where qualifying for the opening race saw Thomas Nepveu secure pole position by a razor-thin margin of 0.0084 seconds over Jace Denmark, setting the tone for a fiercely contested year. The subsequent races at Barber Motorsports Park featured a double-header marred by significant crashes in the midfield, including multi-car incidents that shuffled the order and highlighted the series' demanding road course challenges. Mid-season brought excitement to the lone oval race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where Michael d'Orlando claimed his first career victory, capitalizing on strategic pit stops amid close pack racing. At Road America, wet-weather conditions led to chaotic racing with multiple spins and safety cars, allowing Denmark to demonstrate superior adaptability and secure a win in Race 1 from pole, while d'Orlando took victory in Race 2. Late in the season, the street circuit in Toronto was disrupted by several red flags due to barrier contacts and debris, forcing restarts that intensified the on-track battles. Mid-Ohio's qualifying session exemplified the tight fields, with pole position for Race 1 decided by just 0.0532 seconds between Myles Rowe and the top contenders. Rookies made a notable impact throughout the year, exemplified by Jace Denmark's multiple pole positions at venues like IMS and Mid-Ohio, showcasing emerging talent in the series. International drivers also shone, with Canadian Thomas Nepveu delivering consistent top-10 finishes across the season, contributing to the series' global appeal. The season proceeded without major rule controversies, maintaining focus on clean competition. Attendance and viewership benefited from integration with IndyCar events, reaching a peak of over 100,000 spectators at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway weekend.[24][2][31][32][33][34]Championship battle
The 2022 USF2000 Championship featured a intense three-way title battle among Michael d'Orlando of Cape Motorsports, Myles Rowe, and Jace Denmark, both from Pabst Racing. Entering the final Portland International Raceway triple-header, Rowe held a 23-point lead over d'Orlando, with Denmark trailing d'Orlando by just two points. Despite Rowe's season-high five victories and Denmark's four, including strong qualifying performances with six pole positions, d'Orlando secured the championship through consistent results and four wins of his own, highlighted by his breakthrough victory on the oval at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP). This marked d'Orlando's first win of the season and propelled him into the points lead, underscoring the strategic importance of the series' sole oval event.[4][35][4] Key turning points defined the rivalry. At Road America in June, Denmark won Race 1 from pole, but d'Orlando claimed victory in Race 2 ahead of Rowe in second, bolstering his championship contention after a setback in the opener. Later at Mid-Ohio in July, d'Orlando mounted a comeback with a second-place in Race 2 and a dominant win in Race 3 from pole, leading every lap and setting the fastest time, which narrowed the gap despite Rowe's successes in the weekend's first two races. Denmark's qualifying prowess—securing six poles overall—often positioned him well, but consistency issues, such as spins and mechanical troubles, hampered his momentum, allowing d'Orlando to close in. These moments exemplified the Cape Motorsports versus Pabst Racing team dynamic, with Cape's setup advantages on varied circuits clashing against Pabst's speed in qualifying and early-season road courses.[31][4][36][4] The championship climaxed at Portland in early September during the triple-header finale. Denmark won Race 1 from pole, Mac Clark took Race 2, but a chaotic Race 3 Turn 1 incident involving Denmark (spun out) and Rowe (contact with another car) handed d'Orlando the lead after an early safety car; he pulled away to win by 1.1 seconds over teammate Nicky Hays, gaining the crucial six points needed to clinch the title. d'Orlando finished with 387 points, six ahead of Rowe's 381 and 24 clear of Denmark's 363, marking his first series championship in his fourth season and earning the $406,925 scholarship to the 2023 USF Pro 2000 series. This victory highlighted d'Orlando's growth from a mid-pack contender to champion, fueled by Cape's engineering edge in the tightest USF2000 points fight in years.[37][8][37][4][38]Results and standings
Race results
The 2022 USF2000 Championship featured 18 races held from February to September across road courses, street circuits, and one oval event. Results for each race are summarized below, highlighting pole positions, fastest laps, and finishing orders with key details on laps completed and time or gap to leader. Non-finisher reasons are noted where notable, such as contact or mechanical issues. Full detailed classifications are available from official records.[39]St. Petersburg Race 1 (February 25, 2022, Streets of St. Petersburg)
Pole: Thomas Nepveu, DEForce Racing[24]Fastest Lap: Jace Denmark, Pabst Racing, 1:13.3270 (Lap 11)[24]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | 26:13.9023 |
| 2 | Billy Frazer | Exclusive Autosport | 20 | +0.8051 |
| 3 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 20 | +1.3243 |
| 4 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +2.1567 |
| 5 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +3.4789 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 17 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 19 | 1 lap (contact) |
| 18 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 19 | 0.3219 lap (contact) |
St. Petersburg Race 2 (February 27, 2022, Streets of St. Petersburg)
Pole: Jace Denmark, Pabst Racing[24]Fastest Lap: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing, 1:12.8112 (Lap 20)[24]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 20 | 25:48.4567 |
| 2 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | +1.0493 |
| 3 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +2.9011 |
| 4 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +4.2345 |
| 5 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 20 | +5.6789 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 19 | Viktor Andersson (R) | Velocity Racing Development | 0 | 20 laps (mechanical) |
Barber Race 1 (April 30, 2022, Barber Motorsports Park)
Pole: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing[40]Fastest Lap: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing, 1:22.9000 (Lap 8)[40]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 18 | 31:45.1234 |
| 2 | Billy Frazer | Exclusive Autosport | 18 | +1.2345 |
| 3 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 18 | +2.5678 |
| 4 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 18 | +3.9012 |
| 5 | Simon Sikes | Pabst Racing | 18 | +4.3456 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Barber Race 2 (May 1, 2022, Barber Motorsports Park)
Pole: Christian Weir, Turn 3 Motorsport[40]Fastest Lap: Billy Frazer, Exclusive Autosport, 1:23.1000 (Lap 12)[40]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 18 | 31:50.7890 |
| 2 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 18 | +0.9876 |
| 3 | Christian Weir | Turn 3 Motorsport | 18 | +2.3456 |
| 4 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 18 | +3.6789 |
| 5 | Simon Sikes | Pabst Racing | 18 | +4.0123 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
IMS Race 1 (May 14, 2022, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course)
Pole: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports[41]Fastest Lap: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports, 1:35.4567 (Lap 10)[41]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | 32:10.2345 |
| 2 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 20 | +1.5678 |
| 3 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | +3.0123 |
| 4 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +4.4567 |
| 5 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 20 | +5.7890 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
IMS Race 2 (May 14, 2022, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course)
Pole: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing[41]Fastest Lap: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing, 1:35.1234 (Lap 15)[41]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 20 | 32:05.6789 |
| 2 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | +0.7890 |
| 3 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +2.1234 |
| 4 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 20 | +3.4567 |
| 5 | Dylan Christie | DEForce Racing | 20 | +4.8901 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
IMS Race 3 (May 15, 2022, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course)
Pole: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports[41]Fastest Lap: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports, 1:35.2345 (Lap 9)[41]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | 32:08.0123 |
| 2 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 20 | +1.2345 |
| 3 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | +2.6789 |
| 4 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +3.9012 |
| 5 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 20 | +5.3456 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
IRP Race 1 (May 27, 2022, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Oval)
Pole: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports[42]Fastest Lap: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports, 0:22.8229 (108.207 mph, Lap 7)[42]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 44 | 20:56.1846 |
| 2 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 44 | +1.4567 |
| 3 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 44 | +3.7890 |
| 4 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 44 | +5.1234 |
| 5 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 44 | +6.5678 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Road America Race 1 (June 11, 2022, Road America)
Pole: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing[31]Fastest Lap: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing, 2:12.7382 (Lap 14)[31]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 12 | 27:15.4567 |
| 2 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 12 | +2.3456 |
| 3 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 12 | +4.6789 |
| 4 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 12 | +5.9012 |
| 5 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 12 | +7.2345 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Road America Race 2 (June 12, 2022, Road America)
Pole: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports[31]Fastest Lap: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports, 2:11.8901 (Lap 11)[31]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 12 | 26:45.6789 |
| 2 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 12 | +1.0123 |
| 3 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 12 | +2.4567 |
| 4 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 12 | +3.7890 |
| 5 | Dylan Christie | DEForce Racing | 12 | +5.1234 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Mid-Ohio Race 1 (July 2, 2022, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course)
Pole: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing[32]Fastest Lap: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing, 1:23.4567 (Lap 13)[32]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 15 | 21:05.2345 |
| 2 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 15 | +0.5678 |
| 3 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 15 | +1.9012 |
| 4 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 15 | +3.2345 |
| 5 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 15 | +4.6789 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Mid-Ohio Race 2 (July 2, 2022, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course)
Pole: Jace Denmark, Pabst Racing[32]Fastest Lap: Jace Denmark, Pabst Racing, 1:23.1234 (Lap 10)[32]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 15 | 21:02.7890 |
| 2 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 15 | +1.2345 |
| 3 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 15 | +2.5678 |
| 4 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 15 | +4.0123 |
| 5 | Dylan Christie | DEForce Racing | 15 | +5.4567 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Mid-Ohio Race 3 (July 3, 2022, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course)
Pole: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing[32]Fastest Lap: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing, 1:23.3456 (Lap 16)[32]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 15 | 21:04.0123 |
| 2 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 15 | +0.7890 |
| 3 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 15 | +2.1234 |
| 4 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 15 | +3.5678 |
| 5 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 15 | +4.9012 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Toronto Race 1 (July 16, 2022, Streets of Toronto)
Pole: Jace Denmark, Pabst Racing[43]Fastest Lap: Myles Rowe, Pabst Racing, 1:12.0141 (Lap 15)[43]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 20 | 24:30.4567 |
| 2 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | +5.8524 |
| 3 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +7.0781 |
| 4 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +8.4351 |
| 5 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 20 | +9.7890 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 15 | Frederik Lund (R) | Jay Howard Driver Development | 15 | 5 laps (mechanical) |
| 16 | Evagoras Papasavvas (R) | Jay Howard Driver Development | 11 | 9 laps (contact) |
Toronto Race 2 (July 17, 2022, Streets of Toronto)
Pole: Jace Denmark, Pabst Racing[43]Fastest Lap: Jace Denmark, Pabst Racing, 1:12.3378 (Lap 15)[43]
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | 24:35.1234 |
| 2 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 20 | +1.7783 |
| 3 | Dylan Christie | DEForce Racing | 20 | +2.1194 |
| 4 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +2.4226 |
| 5 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 20 | +3.7654 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 15 | Billy Frazer | Exclusive Autosport | 5 | 15 laps (contact) |
| 16 | Spike Kohlbecker | Turn 3 Motorsport | 5 | +1.2610 (contact) |
Portland Race 1 (September 3, 2022, Portland International Raceway)
Pole: Michael d'Orlando, Cape MotorsportsFastest Lap: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports, 1:24.5678 (Lap 12)
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | 28:15.7890 |
| 2 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | +1.2345 |
| 3 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 20 | +2.6789 |
| 4 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +4.0123 |
| 5 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 20 | +5.4567 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Portland Race 2 (September 3, 2022, Portland International Raceway)
Pole: Jace Denmark, Pabst RacingFastest Lap: Jace Denmark, Pabst Racing, 1:24.2345 (Lap 14)
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | 28:10.0123 |
| 2 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +0.5678 |
| 3 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 20 | +1.9012 |
| 4 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 20 | +3.2345 |
| 5 | Dylan Christie | DEForce Racing | 20 | +4.6789 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Portland Race 3 (September 4, 2022, Portland International Raceway)
Pole: Michael d'Orlando, Cape MotorsportsFastest Lap: Michael d'Orlando, Cape Motorsports, 1:24.3456 (Lap 11)
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 20 | 28:12.4567 |
| 2 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 20 | +2.1234 |
| 3 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 20 | +3.5678 |
| 4 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 20 | +5.0123 |
| 5 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 20 | +6.4567 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Drivers' standings
Michael d'Orlando won the 2022 USF2000 Championship with 387 points, securing the title in the final race at Portland International Raceway after a season-long battle with Myles Rowe and Jace Denmark.[44] Jagger Jones claimed rookie of the year honors, finishing fourth overall with 294 points as the top first-year driver.[45] No major tiebreakers were required in the final standings.[44] The complete drivers' standings after 18 rounds are presented below, with rookie drivers denoted by (R).[44]| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael d'Orlando | Cape Motorsports | 387 |
| 2 | Myles Rowe | Pabst Racing | 381 |
| 3 | Jace Denmark | Pabst Racing | 363 |
| 4 | Jagger Jones (R) | Cape Motorsports | 294 |
| 5 | Billy Frazer | Exclusive Autosport | 268 |
| 6 | Thomas Nepveu | DEForce Racing | 262 |
| 7 | Nicky Hays (R) | Cape Motorsports | 235 |
| 8 | Christian Weir | Turn 3 Motorsport | 229 |
| 9 | Bijoy Garg | DEForce Racing | 203 |
| 10 | Spike Kohlbecker | Cape Motorsports | 200 |
| 11 | Dylan Christie | DEForce Racing | 188 |
| 12 | Jacob Douglas (R) | Turn 3 Motorsport | 179 |
| 13 | Jorge Garciarce (R) | VRD Racing | 142 |
| 14 | Simon Sikes | Legacy Autosport | 119 |
| 15 | Jackson Lee | Turn 3 Motorsport | 109 |
| 16 | Danny Dyszelski (R) | Jay Howard Driver Development | 99 |
| 17 | Alex Quinn (R) | Cape Motorsports | 93 |
| 18 | Nikita Johnson (R) | VRD Racing | 85 |
| 19 | Viktor Andersson (R) | Exclusive Autosport | 81 |
| 20 | Nicholas d'Orlando (R) | Cape Motorsports | 77 |
Teams' standings
The teams' standings in the 2022 USF2000 Championship were calculated by aggregating points from the best two finishing cars per team at each event weekend, including bonuses for pole positions and fastest race laps, with multi-car teams not receiving additional incentives beyond those scored by their drivers.[1] Pabst Racing clinched the teams' championship, with drivers Rowe and Denmark combining for multiple victories and consistent results.[6] Cape Motorsports finished second, demonstrating strong performance through d'Orlando and Jones. Exclusive Autosport took third place. Teams entering only a single car, such as BN Racing, earned a 3-point bonus per race for qualifying and finishing, helping to level the playing field against multi-car entries. Partial-season participants like MLT Motorsports, which competed in select events, saw their points totals limited accordingly, finishing last in the standings despite competitive showings in their appearances.[1]| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pabst Racing | 609 |
| 2 | Cape Motorsports | 586 |
| 3 | Exclusive Autosport | 349 |
| 4 | DEForce Racing | 366 |
| 5 | Turn 3 Motorsport | 228 |
| 6 | Jay Howard Driver Development | 200 |
| 7 | Velocity Racing Development | 174 |
| 8 | BN Racing | 116 |
| 9 | Joe Dooling Autosports | 92 |
| 10 | MLT Motorsports | 43 |