Lift, who has raced at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course under Formula Mazda trim as a part of the SCCA Majors tour, is on a steep learning curve, not only relearning braking points as part of a new car, but sizing up the competition.

JDC drivers Michael Johnson and Ryan Booth are all ready to make their Pro Mazda debuts at the world-renowned racetrack, which presents a supreme challenge with its undulating characteristics, while Kyle Connery will return to the facility where he made his series debut in 2013.

Carlos Conde, the 2010 Star Mazda Masters-class champion, will drive a M1 Racing-prepared #23 in this weekend's doubleheader for the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

While Furuseth looks to continue his climb up the Mazda Road to Indy ladder in the future, his only goal right now is finding success this weekend when he and the Jay Motorsports team race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course.

Rising Star Racing drivers Spencer Pigot and Neil Alberico will be back in Pro Mazda presented by Cooper Tires race action this weekend at Mid-Ohio as the duo returns from a brief break in the 2014 schedule for a double header event.