Loveland H.S. senior earned his first victory in his first weekend racing FR Americas

By: Chuck Gibson

LOVELAND, OH (April 14, 2026) – Evagoras Papasavvas took his first laps in a FR Americas car on Thursday, won the pole position in qualifying on Friday and earned his first FR Americas victory in Race #2 on Saturday with the Crosslink Motorsports Team.

Evagoras Papasavvas driver of the the #71 Crosslink Motorsports FR Americas open-wheel race car (Photo provided)

The last couple weeks have been a whirlwind for the talented race driver from Loveland, Ohio. He signed with the Crosslink Motorsports Team to race a full season in the FR Americas championship series after racing with HMD Motorsports team in the INDY NXT series during 2025. Don’t forget Papasavvas is a senior at Loveland High School and will celebrate graduation in early May. For now, he is celebrating a great start with limited experience in his #71 Formula Regional Americas Crosslink Motorsports car. Two pole positions, his 1st race victory and another podium finish in his debut three-race weekend at NOLA Motorsports Park near New Orleans, LA.

Next up is Road America in Wisconsin for three races May 14-17. Road America is a familiar track for Evagoras and one of his favorite places to race.

We’ll hear all about his debut weekend in the FR Americas series from Evagoras Papasavvas live later this week on “Tracking E P Racing” – A Podcast from Loveland Beacon. (NOTE: The podcast is scheduled to publish here Friday, April 17)

Now here’s the full text of the NOLA story from the “Press Room” of RTD Media:

Evagoras Papasavvas on the podium with P1 trophy – his 1st FR Americas victory NOLA Motorsports Park 4-11-26 (Photo Crosslink Motorsports)

EVAGORAS PAPASAVVAS SCORES FIRST 2026 VICTORY IN FR AMERICAS DEBUT WITH CROSSLINK MOTORSPORTS

Evagoras Papasavvas enjoyed a strong first weekend in FR Americas Championship competition this past weekend after joining Crosslink Motorsports in a late deal ahead of the event. Coming into the weekend with no prior testing, Papasavvas wasted no time making an impression, earning pole position in qualifying and immediately showing the speed needed to contend at the front of the field.

In Race 1, Papasavvas was in the mix for a strong result before a slight on-track miscue dropped him back, ultimately crossing the line in sixth position, but elevated to fourth after post-race penalties were assessed. He quickly bounced back in Race 2, putting together a determined drive to score his first victory of the 2026 season. Papasavvas capped the weekend with another strong performance in Race 3, returning to the podium with a third-place finish.

Evagoras Papasavvas shows a fist-pump celebrating his 1st FR Americas victory at NOLA Saturday, April 11, 2026 (Crosslink Motorsports)

The weekend marked an impressive debut with Crosslink Motorsports, particularly given the limited preparation heading into the event. To earn pole position and leave with both a race win and an additional podium result highlighted Papasavvas’ adaptability and pace as he continues his 2026 campaign.

Papasavvas takes the checkered flag in Race #2 at NOLA – his 1st FR Americas victory (Crosslink Motorsports)

“It was a really positive weekend for us, especially considering how late everything came together and the fact that we came in with no testing,” explained Evagoras Papasavvas. “To start off with a pole position was a huge credit to Crosslink Motorsports and all of the work they put in right away. Race 1 was disappointing because we had more in it, but I was proud of how we responded in Race 2 to get the win. To finish the weekend back on the podium in Race 3 gives us a lot of confidence moving forward. I’m excited to keep building with the team.”

Papasavvas continued, “The goal in 2026 is simple for me; win races and earn the FR Americas championship.”

With momentum now on his side, Papasavvas will turn his focus to the next round of the FR Americas Championship, set for May 14–17 at the famed Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

For more information on Evagoras Papasavvas, or partnership inquiries and to support, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Nektarios Papasavvas via email at evagoras71p@gmail.com or visit him online at www.EvagorasRacing.com. Be sure to follow Evagoras Papasavvas on Facebook, X, and Instagram for news, results, information, and photos.