Velocity race development
About us
“We bring professionalism, passion, a record of winning, and team spirit to every project and championship which we are part of.”
Our motorsport mission.
VRD Racing is raising the level of junior formula car racing in America. VRD strives for perfection and will ensure that no stone is left unturned in the quest for success in the F3 Americas Championship Powered by Honda, F4 United States Championship Powered by Honda, the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship and USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires. VRD provides professional arrive and drive service on and off the track without hidden costs later down the line.
Who is Dan?
Led by Dan Mitchell, born and raised just a stone's throw away from the infamous Donnington Park in England, the Engineer / Team Owner is all hands on deck as he is the backbone of the VRD program, while his worldwide connections in motorsports attract drivers from many different disciplines to open-wheel racing.
We help you climb the ladder to motorsports success.
VRD Racing is an industry-leading junior formula car racing team. For over twenty years, VRD has sought to develop the next generation of racecar drivers by offering various programs to aspiring drivers.
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Who we are.
Velocity Racing Development (VRD) is raising the level of junior formula car racing in America. VRD strives for perfection and will ensure that no stone is left unturned in the quest for success in the F3 Americas Championship Powered by Honda, F4 United States Championship Powered by Honda, USF 2000 presented by Cooper Tires and USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires. VRD provides professional arrive & drive service on and off the track without hidden costs later down the line.
GB3 Formula
The GB3 Championship is run by MotorSport Vision's racing arm, MSVR, and comprises 24 races across eight events....
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USF Juniors
USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire is the first official step on the USF Pro Championships Presented by...
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USF PRO 2000
USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire (formerly Indy Pro 2000) has served as a vital step on...
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USF2000 Championship Presented by Continental Tire debuted in 2010 and is a continuation of the highly regarded USF2000...
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VRD Academy
Our program offers drivers real insight into what is required to succeed in motorsports through both expert advice...
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Driver Development
Learn more about VRD Racing’s driver development program that is building the next generation of racing champions.
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Jimmie Johnson
Mathais Soler Obel
Jason Alder
Erik Evans
Hunter Yeany
Frequent Questions
Who owns VRD Racing?
Led by Dan Mitchell, the British-born Engineer / Team Owner is all hands on deck as he is the backbone of the VRD program, while his worldwide connections in motorsports attract drivers from many different disciplines to open-wheel racing.
Who is VRD Racing?
Making a name for themselves in several open-wheel series in 2019 and 2020, VRD Racing captured the F4 United States Championship Powered by Honda this season. In 2021, the team joins the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires with a multi-car effort. Set to compete with a pair of Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship entries and one Indy Pro 2000 Presented by a Cooper Tires competitor, the Atlanta Motorsports Park-based program will aim to continue its successes in two of the most challenging divisions in North American motorsports.