The new Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires commenced with a pair of 12-lap races yesterday and today at Circuit of The Americas, and while Team Pelfrey seemed to bear more than its fair share of misfortune, both of its drivers, returning veteran Petri Suvanto and rookie Spencer Pigot, displayed strong pace. The weekend was highlighted by a fine second-place finish in Race 1 for Pigot and a pair of stirring fifth-place results for Suvanto.

Quotes from drivers Matthew Brabham and Shelby Blackstock.

Juncos Racing’s Diego Ferreira claims the first win of the 2013 Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires season in Round 1 at the Circuit of the Americas. Teammate Scott Anderson finishes a strong sixth in the 16 car field.

Juncos Racing’s Diego Ferreira captures the fastest lap in today’s Circuit of America’s promoter test beginning the battle for the 2013 Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires.

Quotes from drivers Shelby Blackstock and Matthew Brabham.