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North American Super Formula, or NASF, is in a small way, a sister organization to the Southeastern Stock Car Association. When the previous owners of SESCA left, a small group of them who still had a passion for racing started developing a plan to organize a new open wheel racing sanctioning body, similar to F1, for America. Following the success of SESCA's 2018 return, many higher ups invested into this plan, as did higher ups from Segpay. Segpay as an entire company pulled its sponsorship from SESCA, and will now focus on NASF, however the majority of this partnership comes straight from the personal pockets of the company's executives. NASF will run its first season in 2020, with a 12 round championship featuring 20 different drivers and 10 teams from all over the world.
Vuse Team Baker (Statesville, NC)
Johnny Baker was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent the majority of his childhood living in Germany while his father served in the military. While there, Baker fell in love with Formula 1 racing, and since becoming an incredibly wealthy man in his late 40s, he has always dreamed of one day becoming involved in some way in F1. With the announcement of NASF's creation, Baker created his own team, backed by RJ Reynolds' Vuse brand, as he hopes to use this as a stepping stone to F1.
Brent Johnson
Brent Johnson, similarly to his team owner, was born in Providence, Rhode Island, but grew up in Europe. While there, he ran in junior touring car leagues, but was banned from racing in the countries of Hungary and Italy for 10 years following an on track altercation that turned into an all out brawl on pit lane. Brent won, no doubt about it, because he was the only one still conscious. He was fired from his team, and considered quitting racing altogether, but was hired by Johnny Baker to pilot the primary car for his team. Johnson will use the #24 in 2020.
Julian Alcaraz
Julian Alcaraz hails from León, Mexico, and has been an up and coming star for many years across Central and South America. The 23 year old has been racing in junior formula series since the age of 14, and has also made some one off appearances in Formula 3 and even Turismo Carretera. To keep in a semi-uniform fashion, Baker has asked Alcaraz to run the 42 in 2020.
Ford Performance SF (Dearborn, MI)
Ford's factory team enters North American Super Formula with high intentions, and with the large backing and the strong driver lineup, their aspirations are nowhere close to being seen as out of reach.
Edmondo Calabresi
Edmondo Calabresi comes to Super Formula from Siena, Italy, and will serve as the number one driver at Ford. The 28 year old spent most of his teenage years in what was then GP3 and GP2, but struggled to get any further than that. After spending a season as a test driver for Marussia in 2012, Calabresi eventually left open wheel racing and turned his sights to the British Touring Car Championship, where he has enjoyed moderate success. With 2019 being a contract year, and a desire to return to open wheelers, Ford's offer was enough for him to take the leap. Calabresi will pilot the famous #66 in 2020.
Keith Storey
Victoriaville, Canada native Keith Storey spent the last three years working on the Mazda Road to Indy. However, following the loss of his Indy Lights ride for next season due to a sponsorship fallout, Ford has taken the plunge and signed the 19 year old to a one year deal. Many believe that Storey is full of promise, however a large crowd believe that this will be too large of a stage for him to get his feet set on completely. Storey will run the #67 in 2020.
Johnny Baker was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent the majority of his childhood living in Germany while his father served in the military. While there, Baker fell in love with Formula 1 racing, and since becoming an incredibly wealthy man in his late 40s, he has always dreamed of one day becoming involved in some way in F1. With the announcement of NASF's creation, Baker created his own team, backed by RJ Reynolds' Vuse brand, as he hopes to use this as a stepping stone to F1.
Brent Johnson
Brent Johnson, similarly to his team owner, was born in Providence, Rhode Island, but grew up in Europe. While there, he ran in junior touring car leagues, but was banned from racing in the countries of Hungary and Italy for 10 years following an on track altercation that turned into an all out brawl on pit lane. Brent won, no doubt about it, because he was the only one still conscious. He was fired from his team, and considered quitting racing altogether, but was hired by Johnny Baker to pilot the primary car for his team. Johnson will use the #24 in 2020.

Julian Alcaraz
Julian Alcaraz hails from León, Mexico, and has been an up and coming star for many years across Central and South America. The 23 year old has been racing in junior formula series since the age of 14, and has also made some one off appearances in Formula 3 and even Turismo Carretera. To keep in a semi-uniform fashion, Baker has asked Alcaraz to run the 42 in 2020.

Ford Performance SF (Dearborn, MI)
Ford's factory team enters North American Super Formula with high intentions, and with the large backing and the strong driver lineup, their aspirations are nowhere close to being seen as out of reach.
Edmondo Calabresi
Edmondo Calabresi comes to Super Formula from Siena, Italy, and will serve as the number one driver at Ford. The 28 year old spent most of his teenage years in what was then GP3 and GP2, but struggled to get any further than that. After spending a season as a test driver for Marussia in 2012, Calabresi eventually left open wheel racing and turned his sights to the British Touring Car Championship, where he has enjoyed moderate success. With 2019 being a contract year, and a desire to return to open wheelers, Ford's offer was enough for him to take the leap. Calabresi will pilot the famous #66 in 2020.

Keith Storey
Victoriaville, Canada native Keith Storey spent the last three years working on the Mazda Road to Indy. However, following the loss of his Indy Lights ride for next season due to a sponsorship fallout, Ford has taken the plunge and signed the 19 year old to a one year deal. Many believe that Storey is full of promise, however a large crowd believe that this will be too large of a stage for him to get his feet set on completely. Storey will run the #67 in 2020.
