Series founder Dan Andersen cited the need for an additional step up above karting luxe to the increasingly competitive nature of the USF2000 Championship.

He further established the want to provide "a true entry level series that is professionally managed where drivers, teams and parents can focus on training and racing via shorter, more economical events, while also lowering the spotlight on young drivers that often occurs on IndyCar race weekends.

"[2] The series was also made as a direct competitor to the Formula 4 United States Championship.

For the series' inaugural season, a six-event scheduled was planned featuring all road courses.

[2] For the series' inaugural season, competitors used a Ligier JS F4 chassis with a 160 hp 2.0 Liter engine made by Honda Performance Development (HPD).