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Back-to-Back Champions
Two straight USF Juniors team titles. One driver development program built to take you further.
From Karts to Open-Wheel
Founded as a karting team in 2012, Zanella Racing gives drivers a proven path from their first kart to the USF Pro Championships.
Partner With Winners
Put your brand on a championship-winning team that races across North America in front of fans, live streams and race broadcasts.
Driver development that delivers
Zanella Racing is a championship-winning driver development team based in Orlando, Florida. We take drivers from karting into open-wheel racing with expert coaching, data-driven engineering, and full trackside support, so every driver arrives at the track prepared to compete for the top step of the podium.
In 2025, our drivers swept the USF Juniors Team and Driver Championships. In 2026, we did it again on the team side, winning a second straight USF Juniors Team Championship and making our USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire debut.
2026 champions again
Won the 2026 USF Juniors Team Championship, our second in a row
Placed three drivers in the championship top five: Max Mokarem (3rd), Victor Couto (4th), and Olivier Mrak (5th)
Opened the season with two wins for Max Mokarem at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Fielded one of the largest teams in the series, with up to eight cars
Made our USF2000 debut at the Streets of St. Petersburg with 2025 USF Juniors Champion Leonardo Escorpioni
Everything a driver needs to win
Kid Karts through senior classes, built on the foundation that started our team.
The first step on the USF Pro Championships ladder.
The next step on the ladder to IndyCar, with the same team behind you.
Show up and race. We handle the car, the crew, and the logistics.
Focused test days to build speed and confidence before race weekends.
On-track coaching and data analysis that turn every lap into progress.
Why drivers choose Zanella Racing
Proven results
Back-to-back USF Juniors Team Championships and a 2025 Drivers’ Champion.
Development first
Every driver gets a plan, from first test day to championship contender.
Data-driven coaching
We combine telemetry, video, and trackside feedback to find time on every lap.
Owner-led team
Team owner Jose Zanella leads the program personally, from the first test day to the final race.
Next Race
Streets of St. Petersburg
Our Partners
We’re proud to race with partners who share our drive to win. Join them and connect your brand with a championship-winning team.
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Ready for your next step?
Whether you’re moving up from karts, looking for a USF Juniors or USF2000 seat, or exploring a test day, we’d love to talk about your goals.