MUNDELEIN, Ill. – Turn 3 Motorsport is excited to announce the signing of 20-year-old Cooper Becklin from Portland, Oregon, for the 2025 USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire season. Becklin enters his first full season in the highly competitive championship with a growing background in racing and a great deal of valuable experience from past competitions.
Becklin began his professional racing career in the Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship, where he finished third in the standings in 2020. He then progressed to FR Americas, enjoying a standout season in 2023 with one win, 15 podium finishes, and another third-place championship finish.
Building on his momentum, Becklin made his debut in the USF Pro 2000 Championship last season at Road America, and then went on to compete in the final three rounds of the year at Mid-Ohio, Toronto and Portland. During his brief yet impressive USF Pro 2000 campaign, Becklin showcased his potential with a top qualifying result of fourth in Toronto and consistent top-10 race finishes.
“I am incredibly excited to be joining Turn 3 Motorsport for the 2025 USF Pro 2000 Championship season,” said Becklin. “The team has a proven track record of winning championships, including their success just last year. I’m eager to learn from such a talented group of people and grow my potential as a driver. This is a fantastic opportunity, and I can't wait to hit the track in the #2 Helmet House car and push myself to new levels.”
“Cooper is a driver we have been watching over the past few seasons since he made the step from karting to cars,” said Team Owner Peter Dempsey. “He has gotten plenty of open wheel experience over the past few seasons, and we are very excited that he can bring that knowledge to our team.
“We have gotten to know Cooper since he joined the USF Pro 2000 series, and we are looking forward to having him as part of our program,” continued Dempsey. “He had some very impressive speed at times last year with his limited seat time. I think having him in our program from the start of the season will give him a solid platform to establish himself as a contender throughout 2025. Now it’s full focus on starting the season strong and building from there.”
Becklin is set to drive the #2 Helmet House car for Turn 3 Motorsport as the team gears up for another exciting season. The 2025 USF Pro 2000 Championship will feature eight events and 18 races across North America, kicking off February 28–March 2 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.