MD: After your first race of the USF2000 series what are your thoughts on the level of competition throughout the field?
AH: After my first event with the USF Pro Championships presented by Continental Tire, I was very happy with our results and how the weekend went. Heading into the weekend we were shooting for a top ten and the ability to finish every session. We accomplished that goal for the most part, only missing out on 2 laps of race 2 due to a mechanical issue. The competition level in this series in unmatched in American open-wheel racing. This is the place to be to develop a skillset for victories as a driver moves up the ranks of racing.
MD: With St. Pete having been your first street course, what were your thoughts of St. Pete as a whole and what are you able to take away from the track that you can possibly take to other street courses or tracks?
AH: St. Pete was amazing, I had been to spectate many times before, but being a part of the show was a whole new experience for me! It was a great time and a ton of fun all around. The track was very technical and tight and really rewarded using every last inch up to the walls. I was able to gain a lot of confidence in the car throughout the weekend, and I look forward to pushing the boundaries of the car on a track that is more forgiving and really finding the limits of it.
MD: Obviously your goal this season is to get wins, podiums, and experience, what are some goals that you yourself have for the season.
AH: This season our goal is to finish every session and learn. We are looking at this season as development. My first time racing in a series like this and my first time at a lot of these tracks, I want to develop myself as a driver while also chasing results. A rookie of the year would be an amazing achievement to clinch as well.
MD: What track are you most excited about this year?
AH: I can't wait for the Oval! As you know, we met when I was just beginning my auto-racing career at an oval track. Having an oval championship under my belt and tons of experience turning left, I am stoked to get one of these USF cars around IRP!
You guys can follow Ayrton's racing journey online at Ayrton Houk Racing on Facebook! You can also check out usf2000.com to check out race results, points standings, and the schedule. Give him a like and follow and continue to watch his journey progress!
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