Eidson Selected as 2013 Team USA Scholarship Winner

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (September 17, 2013) – After a hard-fought shootout among six talented candidates, young Americans Joey Bickers and Jake Eidson have been selected to carry the patriotic red-white-and-blue colors of the Team USA Scholarship in two prestigious end-of-season Formula Ford events in England. 

The pair will follow in the footsteps of an illustrious group of former scholarship winners including Jimmy Vasser, who was the inaugural recipient in 1990, Bryan Herta, Buddy Rice, Andy Lally, Joey Hand, A.J. Allmendinger, Charlie Kimball, J.R. Hildebrand, Conor Daly, Josef Newgarden, Spencer Pigot and Matthew Brabham. 

Joey Bickers Bickers, 21, from Moorpark, Calif., a front-runner in this year’s Pacific F1600 Series in his very first season of racing, and Eidson (right, pronounced “EDD-sun”), 18, from Littleton, Colo., who was recently crowned champion of the East Coast-based F1600 Championship Series, will travel to England in October to begin preparations for the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch on October 26-27 and the following weekend’s Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone on November 2-3. The pair will drive race-winning Ray GR08 Formula Ford cars prepared by Cliff Dempsey Racing. 

“Words cannot explain how honored I am to be given this opportunity,” said Bickers. “Since the start of my racing career, my number one goal has been to learn as quickly as I can. Going to England as a part of the Team USA Scholarship, I am sure that I will continue to learn many valuable lessons about professional racing both on and off the track. 

“It means so much to join a long list of successful graduates such as Jimmy Vasser and Bryan Herta. I am very excited, and ready to give my maximum effort on and off track, and carry on the prestige of the Team USA Scholarship.” 

“Being selected as a Team USA Scholarship driver is a dream come true, especially knowing the number of successful drivers who have come through this program in the past,” added Eidson, a proven winner who also has three Skip Barber Racing Championships under his belt. “Having the opportunity to be in the same position as they were in their early racing careers is an incredible honor. Last year I was able to compete in England with Cliff Dempsey Racing where I gained a great amount of additional knowledge and plan to apply that to the Team USA Scholarship. I want to thank Jeremy Shaw, the RRDC, SAFEisFAST, all the supporters of the Team USA Scholarship, and everyone involved in the selection process for making this possible.”

Eidson Sweeps at Mid-Ohio

Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing driver Jake Eidson won both F1600 Formula F Championship races during the series’ second trip in three weeks to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, August 10-11. 

In Race 1, the No. 10 Honda Spectrum 012 driver claimed the pole and led every lap to take the checkered flag. With his fifth win of the season, he broke the series records for wins. In Race 2, he again started from pole and led all but a half of a lap. He battled back on the last lap before ultimately taking the victory. 

“Words can not describe how amazing this last weekend was after finishing P1 in every session including P1 in both practice session, two pole positions, and two race wins in the second to last round of the F1600 Championship Series at Mid-Ohio,” Eidson said. “On top of that, we’re in a great position to win the F1600 Championship with only one more round to go at Summit Point.” 

With his three wins, Eidson claimed the “The King of the Buckeyes Championship,” awarded to the driver scoring the most points in the four Mid-Ohio races this season. The prizes include a trophy, commemorative poster, gift cards, test day voucher, and various other items from series partners. 

Eidson remains atop the driver point standings. He has a commanding 83-point lead with just the final two races remaining. 

“Overall, it was a great weekend for Jake and the crew,” said team owner Dominic Cape. “Jake has a good lead heading into the final races, and that’s all we can ask for.” 

In addition to the two race weekends at Mid-Ohio, the team also campaigned two cars in the USF2000 Series that raced at the famed natural road course last weekend. 

“After spending three weeks in Ohio, we should claim residency,” joked team owner Nicholas Cape. 

As a team, Cape Motorsports competed in seven races at Mid-Ohio, on three consecutive weekends. The drivers claimed five wins, two second-place finishes, five poles, and seven front-row starts. 

“It was a fantastic achievement by the whole team without question,” said Dominic Cape. “I am very proud of everyone, drivers, crew chiefs and engineers, now we’ll step our game up for the final races in each championship.” 

Eidson will next be on track for the final two F1600 races at Summit Point September 23-25. The USF2000 Series will next be on track September 6 and 7 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. You can follow the team on Facebook and Twitter (CMwithWTR) for updates.

Eidson Sweeps Lime Rock

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 29, 2013) – Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing No. 10 Honda Spectrum driver Jake Eidson swept both F1600 Formula F Championship races at Lime Rock Park this past weekend. He now has three wins this season. 

After starting fifth in a rainy Race 1, Eidson wasted no time and passed four cars on the lead lap and never looked back, winning in a commanding style. In Race 2, Eidson started first and led from green to checkered.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend,” Eidson said. “It was first time I had driven the Spectrum F1600 car in the rain but was able to quickly adapt. Each session in the rain was just a matter of learning the rain line as quickly as possible. During the race my main focus was being consistent and not making any mistakes. I’m extremely glad to bring the Cape Motorsports team two more race wins and looking forward to the fourth round of the F1600 Series race at Mid-Ohio.” 

“It was a big weekend for Cape Motorsports,” said Dominic and Nicholas Cape. “Jake really showed his talent at Lime Rock by winning both races at Lime Rock in the rain. We’re really happy with his performance.” 

For more information, please visit www.f1600series.com. You can follow the team on Facebook and Twitter (CMwithWTR) for updates.

Eidson Picks Up First Win of Season at Road Atlanta

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 15, 2013) – Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing No. 10 Honda Spectrum driver Jake Eidson claimed his first F1600 Formula F Championship win of the season with his victory in Race 2 at Road America this past weekend. 

His win gives the young driver three podium finishes in the first four races. In Race 2, he qualified in P1, set the fastest lap for both races and also set the new race record.

 “Going into the second round of the F1600 Series at Road Atlanta, I felt very comfortable after having a lot of seat time at the track in previous Skip Barber events. For the second race, we qualified P1, resulting in a new track record. After a few laps I was able to break away from the draft and got my first F1600 series win. It was a good day.” 

Eidson qualified P3 for the Race 1, only a tenth of a second off the pole, and also clocked the fastest time of the race. While battling for the lead, he was hit, causing damage to the back left side of the No. 10 machine which ended his day early. He is now 3rd in the driver point standings, only four points back from second. 

“We knew it wouldn’t take long for Jake to pick up his first series win,” said team owners Dominic and Nicholas Cape. “He is a great young driver, and he is improving with each lap. We want to thank the crew for working hard to have the Spectrum ready for the second race. Now it’s on to the next one” 

The F1600 Series next heads to Lime Rock Park, May 24th and 25th. For more information, please visit www.f1600series.com. You can follow the team on Facebook and Twitter (CMwithWTR) for updates.

Jake Eidson Joins Cape Motorsports for Two-Year Program

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 28, 2013) – Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing is pleased to announced that Jake Eidson has joined the team to compete for the 2013 F1600 Formula F Championship. Eidson, the 2012 Skip Barber Summer Series Champion, will move up to the Cooper Tires presents USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda in 2014. 

“I’m extremely excited to be racing this season in the F1600 Championship Series with the defending champions, Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor racing,” Eidson said. “I want to thank Dominic and Nicholas Cape for their confidence in me. I know how much the team is committed to winning and my goal for the season is to do the same and contend for the championship in the No. 10 Spectrum Honda. The Spectrum chassis had seven wins and nine poles last season, and I’m excited to be driving such a powerful car.” 

Eidson, 17, has only been racing for three years, but he has proven himself on the track. In addition to his Skip Barber Summer Series Championship, in 2012, he was awarded the Skip Barber Rookie of the Year award for the Winter Series, and in his rookie season in 2010, he finished 4th overall in the Skip Barber Winter Western Series. 

“We’re very happy to have Jake on our team,” said team owners Dominic and Nicholas Cape. “He is talented driver, and we hope to help him develop his skills and hopefully win a championship this year in F1600 and next year in USF2000.” 

Eidson will drive the No. 10 Spectrum Honda and his high hopes for the season. The team and its driver Matias Köykkä claimed the team and drivers championships in 2012. Cape Motorsports also swept the USF2000 Championships in 2012 with driver Henrik Furuseth.

The 2013 F1600 Formula F Championship kicks-off April 11-14 at Virginia International Raceway. The schedule will bring the team to Road Atlanta May 9-11, Lime Rock Park May 24-25, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course July 26-28 and Summit Point August 23-25. 

For more information, please visit www.f1600series.com. You can follow the team on Facebook and Twitter (CMwithWTR) for updates.