RTI-expert Rob Howden discusses his vision for the Road to Indy

Loyal viewers of the Road to Indy TV web broadcasts will know him as The Voice of the feeder series for the NTT IndyCar Series. Yet since last December Rob Howden has another, arguably more important job within the Road to Indy organization, as its new Series Development Director. F1 Feeder Series had an exclusive sit-down with the Canadian to discuss his plans for the … Continue reading RTI-expert Rob Howden discusses his vision for the Road to Indy

Women in feeder series: this is how they did in 2020

Since the W Series got cancelled due to the covid pandemic back in June the amount of women in feeder series has been cut in half. That leaves us with two categories: W Series drivers that scrambled to find a seat and female drivers outside of W Series that have chosen their own path. From Formula 4 to Formula 2 and everything in between, here’s … Continue reading Women in feeder series: this is how they did in 2020

Indy Lights returns in 2021 with new tracks, more cars

Indy Lights is back in 2021! America’s answer to Formula 2, the last step under the NTT IndyCar Series, will return after a year affected by COVID-19. Some questions remain about the future, but 2021 might be the year where Indy Lights finally returns to growth. Our resident Road to Indy writer Jeroen Demmendaal considers the lay of the land. American open-wheel racing fans breathed … Continue reading Indy Lights returns in 2021 with new tracks, more cars

From Copenhagen with love – meet USF2000 star Christian Rasmussen

There are few drivers who have been as dominant in their series this year as Christian Rasmussen. The 20-year old from Denmark has been a force of nature in USF2000, winning the first five races as he is gunning for a seat in the NTT IndyCar Series a few years from now. In other words, it was about time F1 Feeder Series sat down with … Continue reading From Copenhagen with love – meet USF2000 star Christian Rasmussen

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Sabré Cook hopes to kick-start delayed 2020 campaign at Road America

The coronavirus pandemic has left a trail of destruction not just in countries around the globe, but also in global motor racing. Careers, calendars and team finances have all been adversely affected by the economic consequences of the pandemic. We could have spoken to numerous drivers around the world who have seen their plans fall apart in recent months, but the case of 26-year old … Continue reading Sabré Cook hopes to kick-start delayed 2020 campaign at Road America

The future of Indy Lights: hopes and fears

A small disaster, made up of smaller individual disasters. The official confirmation of the 2020 Indy Lights season being cancelled does not necessarily come unexpected. But for the handful of teams and talented drivers involved in it, it is a serious setback and disrupts some promising careers. I feel for Kyle Kirkwood, the bright American kid with a ludicrously good batting average in recent years … Continue reading The future of Indy Lights: hopes and fears

Interview: Hunter McElrea and the need to keep winning

As this year’s Indy Pro 2000 season gets underway in St Petersburg this weekend, Hunter McElrea is one of the leading candidates to succeed Kyle Kirkwood as champion. Our editor-at-large Jeroen Demmendaal spoke with the young New Zealander in an F1 Feeder Series exclusive. By Jeroen Demmendaal Five points. That is all that was missing last September in Laguna Seca for Hunter McElrea. Ahead of … Continue reading Interview: Hunter McElrea and the need to keep winning

Season preview: 2020 Road to Indy promises spectacle across the board

As the 2020 Road to Indy season is about to get underway on the Streets of St Petersburg this weekend, our editor-at-large and resident Road to Indy writer Jeroen Demmendaal highlights some of the potential stars in Indy Lights, Indy Pro 2000 and USF2000 that deserve extra attention in 2020. By Jeroen Demmendaal Indy Lights – Can Kyle Kirkwood make it three in a row? … Continue reading Season preview: 2020 Road to Indy promises spectacle across the board

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Interview: Indy Lights rookie Kyle Kirkwood aims to complete Road to Indy hat-trick in 2020

He has dominated the American feeder series in recent years, collecting championships like baseball cards and breaking record after record. After winning the USF and Pro 2000 crowns as a rookie, can Kyle Kirkwood make it a three in a row in Indy Lights this year? In an exclusive for F1 Feeder Series, editor-at-large Jeroen Demmendaal spoke to the young man from Florida. By Jeroen … Continue reading Interview: Indy Lights rookie Kyle Kirkwood aims to complete Road to Indy hat-trick in 2020

These are all the 2019 feeder series champions

With Lucca Allen winning the 2019 F4 SEA championship on December 15th, all the open wheel feeder series have been completed. And what a year it was, with extreme highs and lows. Don’t know who won which championship? Check out this list that goes from F4 all the way up to F2 and you’re up to date! Continue reading These are all the 2019 feeder series champions

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Dutch youngster Rick Bouthoorn is ready to follow in the footsteps of Rinus VeeKay

He may be only 15 years old, but when discussing his career plans, young Dutch racer Rick Bouthoorn speaks with a confidence that belies his tender age. This is a youngster that knows where he wants to go, and why. After six years spent on the European karting circuit, Rick and his father Patrick are ready for the next step: the Bouthoorns are gunning for … Continue reading Dutch youngster Rick Bouthoorn is ready to follow in the footsteps of Rinus VeeKay

Rinus Veekay gets experienced Indy Lights teammate in Dalton Kellett

Dalton Kellett joins Juncos Racing in Indy Lights as he partners Indy Pro 2000 and Asian F3 Winter Series champion Rinus Veekay. Indy Lights veteran Canadian driver Kellett already has three seasons of Indy Lights under his belt. All three seasons he spent with Andretti Autosport with the 2018 season being his best to date, scoring two podiums and a pole position. He ended the … Continue reading Rinus Veekay gets experienced Indy Lights teammate in Dalton Kellett