July 16th, 2010

Caitlin Johnston racing Formula 2000

Caitlin Johnston, 21, will race in the Canadian Tire Jump Start 100 on the streets of Toronto. The race takes place Saturday July 17, the day before the proper Indy race on the same course. She’ll join Danica Patrick, Milka Duno and Simona de Silvestro, among other Indy drivers, in the race.

Although the name might be new to many of you, Johnston is one to watch. She started racing karts when she was 13 and she is currently leading the Ontario Formula Ford (F1600) Championship. She started Formula Ford in 2007 and finished 10th in her rookie year, moving up to 6th in 2008 and 4th in 2009. She competed in her first NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at Mosport International Raceway and she came in 19th.

Good luck Caitlin!