The Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda and the Pro Mazda Championship are set to receive a sprucing up come 2017 and 2018, respectively, series promoter Andersen Promotions announced this week. With the current chassis and engine platforms becoming long-in-tooth and grid sizes dropping from their high points in 2013 (USF2000) and 2014 (Pro Mazda), a revitalization project is needed. Following in the footsteps of Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires, the lower two rungs on the Mazda Road to Indy ladder will look to modernize to maintain their relevancy not only to Indy Lights and the Verizon IndyCar Series but also to the global junior formula scene.
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