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series that is the first step in

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ladder, operated by Andersen Promotions. A 14-race schedule was announced on October 17, 2017. American

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driving for

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in a single-car effort dominated the championship, winning twelve of the fourteen races. The only other driver to win was two consecutive races won by former

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competitor

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for Swan-RJB Motorsports early in the season. Baron left the series after seven races. Swede

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finished well back in second place driving for

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who won the team championship in a close battle. Lindh didn't capture a second place finish until the final race of the season. Just behind Lindh were Brazilians

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and

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. Fourteen drivers competed in all fourteen races.

Drivers and teams

Schedule

Race results

Championship standings

;Scoring system * One point is awarded to the driver who qualifies on pole position. * One point is awarded to the driver who leads the most laps in the race. * One point is awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap during the race.

Drivers' Championship

Teams' championship

;Scoring system *Single car teams receive 3 bonus points as an equivalency to multi-car teams *Only the best two results count for teams fielding more than two entries

References

External links

* {{Road to Indy

U.S. F2000 National Championship