Matthew Brabham finished the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda official test days, by topping the time sheets at the 0.686 mile Lucas Oil Raceway. Driving his Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing #83 Brabham also posted the second quickest time at the Mid Ohio road course earlier in the week.
After attending the annual Mazda Road to Indy clinic at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway the day before, the third generation driver took the challenge
Third generation racer Matthew Brabham has made a big impact in the opening four rounds of the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship powered by Mazda. His results so far have included a win, three 2nd place finishes, two pole positions, four fastest laps and new race lap records at both Sebring and St. Petersburg. Brabham currently stands second in the championship only two points behind Spencer Pigot, his experienced Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing team-mate.
Matthew Brabham continued his impressive form with a hard fought pair of second place finishes at rounds 3 and 4 of the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda held at the Allied Products St. Petersburg Grand Prix.
Despite not having seen the St. Petersburg street circuit before, Matthew was quickly up to speed and missed the pole in qualifying by just 0.002 seconds to his team-mate Spencer Pigot.
Matthew Brabham dominated the opening rounds of The Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda held at the Sebring International Raceway. His 1st and 2nd places ensured he left Sebring with a 8 point Championship lead.
Having qualified 2nd Matthew leaped away from the start in race 1, and despite several pace car periods was never seriously challenged as he scored comfortable win in his debut USF2000 Championship race.
Matthew Brabham attended the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg media karting event held at the Anderson RacePark on Feb 28. Matthew represented The Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda, along with his team mate Spencer Pigot.
Also attending the media event to promote the upcoming event at the St.Petersburg street circuit on Mar 23-25 were IndyCar drivers Marco Andretti and
Matthew Brabham finished the six race Cooper Tires Winterfest Championship with a win, two fastest laps, three 2nds and a 4th, but a mechanical issue in race 5 pushed the third generation driver down to third in the final points tally.
After the ultra competitive showing at the first three races at Sebring, Matthew initially struggled to find the sweet spot with his setup at the low grip Palm Beach International Raceway.
Matthew Brabham scored his first win on American soil with a commanding drive in round 3 of the USF2000 Cooper Tires Winterfest Championship held at the famed Sebring International Raceway.
After qualifying second Matthew unfortunately suffered an electrical problem in race one with two laps to go while challenging for the lead, and just held on to second place as his car came to a stop two corners after the chequered flag.
Matthew Brabham made a lightning trip to Sebring Fl last week, for a two day test with his new team Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing.
This was the first time that all three team drivers were on the track together, plus drivers from rival teams Belardi Auto Racing and Pabst Racing. The first day ended with Matthew fastest, although the times were very close between the Cape Motorsport with Wayne Taylor Racing drivers.
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