The fourth annual Cooper Tires Winterfest will kick off on Friday, February 21, with an expanded portfolio, plenty of track time for all three levels of the Mazda Road to Indy development ladder and two new venues.

American Michael Johnson will be part of the fight in Pro Mazda, while American Clark Toppe and Australian Scott Andrews are set to do battle in USF2000. When the action shifts to Barber Motorsports Park just a few days later (February 25-26), the trio will be joined by American Kyle Connery in a second Pro Mazda entry.

Quotes from drivers Garett Grist and Shelby Blackstock.

The reigning Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda champion is delighted to be a part of the team’s new Pro Mazda program.

Promising young driver Kyle Kaiser prepares to launch his second year in the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires. Anxious to capitalize off the experience gained during his 2013 rookie season, Kaiser is looking forward to being part of the winning tradition at Juncos Racing.