BROWNSBURG, Ind. – Exclusive Autosport is proud to announce that Canadian karting standout Cole Medeiros will join the team for the 2026 USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire season. After gaining valuable experience with the squad during the 2025 USF Pro Championships Fall Combine, Medeiros has built strong momentum through a productive and successful offseason testing program with EA, showcasing his speed, adaptability and commitment as he prepares to take on his first full campaign in the series.

“This moment means everything to me,” enthused Mederios. “I’m grateful for the belief, the opportunity and the chance to chase my dream. Every lap is a chance to grow, and I’m ready to build something special with Exclusive Autosport. I want to give a huge thanks to my parents; without them, none of this would be possible.”

Medeiros enters the open-wheel formula car ranks with a proven karting resume highlighted by a dominant 2025 season in Junior karting that produced 16 wins, 24 podiums and seven major championships, including titles in the Florida Winter Tour, RMC Canada West, KartStars National and Canadian Nationals. He also earned a SKUSA Pro Tour victory and built on earlier success as the Rotax Junior Canadian and Ontario Champion in 2024. With consistent results across North America’s top karting series and years of development in the junior ranks, Medeiros has demonstrated the speed, racecraft and composure that have prepared him well for the next step into open-wheel racing.

“We’re excited to have Cole Mederios joining Exclusive Autosport for this season of USF Juniors,” said Josh Cooley, co-owner and president. “He’s coming to us with an outstanding karting background, and his dedication during testing and the Fall Combine really stood out. We’re confident he has all the tools to turn that success into strong results with EA and we’re looking forward to watching him continue to grow this season.”

Cole will take the next step in his racing journey this week as he makes his official debut in the #97 Tatuus JR-23 with Exclusive Autosport, competing in the YACademy Winter Series at Sebring International Raceway and the road course at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The opening rounds will provide an important opportunity for Cole to build experience, sharpen his skills and carry his karting success into the open-wheel ranks as he begins his 2026 campaign.

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Exclusive Autosport is also happy to partner with the state-of-the-art establishment of Autobahn Country Club and their Autobahn Driver Academy. This collaboration will offer aspiring racers comprehensive training in open-wheel racing, leveraging EA’s proven track record of success in developing talent from grassroots levels to professional racing careers. The academy will benefit from EA’s innovative coaching techniques and its commitment to driver excellence.