ABOUT
thomas nordquist
Thomas Nordquist is an American racing driver currently competing in the USF Juniors Championship with DEForce Racing. Born on February 6, 2004, in New York City, he now resides in Omaha, Nebraska. Coming from a family DEEPLY ROOTED IN MOTORSPORTS—HIS GREAT-GRANDFATHER AND GRANDFATHER WERE BOTH AUTO MECHANICS AND SEVERAL OF HIS RELATIVES ARE INVOLVED IN VARIOUS FORMS OF RACING—NORDQUIST DEVELOPED A PASSION FOR THE SPORT AT AN EARLY AGE.
In 2024, Nordquist participated in the Skip Barber Formula Race Series, finishing eighth overall with three top-five finishes, including TWO 3RD PLACE PODIUM FINISHES AT NOLA MOTORSPORTS PARK & LIMEROCK, He also recorded the fastest race lap at Circuit of The Americas.
THOMAS JOINED DEFORCE RACING, INDIANAPOLIS TO MOVE INTO THE USF PRO “ROAD TO INDY” SERIES. GIVEN HIS RELATIVELY SHORT EXPOSURE TO OPEN WHEEL COMPARED TO HIS COMPETITORS, THOMAS COMPETED IN THE 24-25’ YACADEMY SERIES AND HAD AN 11TH PLACE FINISH. HE IS CURRENTLY COMPETING IN THE USFPRO JUNIORS SERIES.
BEYOND RACING, NORDQUIST HAS DEDICATED HIMSELF TO PHILANTHROPY, WORKING ALONG SIDE HIS FATHER, AN ONCOLOGIST, IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER. AFTER SUMMITTING MT KILIMANJARO IN 2020, THOMAS WAS INSPIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THAT REGION’S BATTLE AGAINST CANCER. THROUGH HIS EFFORTS, THOMAS RAISED OVER $250,000 TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 100-PATIENT HOUSING FACILITY AT THE KILIMANJARO CHRISTIAN MEDICAL CENTER; A FACILITY THAT NOW PROUDLY BEARS THE HIS NAME.
In his leisure time, Nordquist enjoys sim-racing, working on his 1993 Toyota Supra RZ, and playing basketball. He is also a sophomore at the University of Nebraska Omaha's Heider College of Business.
Career results:
2025
Competed in the YACademy Winter Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway and NOLA Motorsports Park
COMPETED IN THE YACADEMY WINTER SERIES AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY AND NOLA MOTORSPORTS PARK WITH AN 11TH PLACE FINISH
2024
Finished eighth in the Skip Barber Formula Race Series, with three top-five finishes
Recorded fastest race lap at Circuit of The Americas.
BEST FINISHES INCLUDED 2 PODIUMS WITH A 3RD PLACE AT NOLA MOTORSPORTS PARK AND A 3RD & 4TH PLACE FINISH AT LIMEROCK.
RACING FOR A GREATER PURPOSE
XCancer Motorsports is a one-of-a-kind racing team that fuses the adrenaline and ambition of professional motorsport with a powerful mission: raising awareness and support for cancer research, early detection, and education around clinical trials. Competing in the USF Pro Championship Series, a pivotal step on the Road to Indy, the team is led by rising talent Thomas Nordquist and backed by DEForce Racing. XCancer Motorsports is far more than a racing team—it’s a movement that unites hope, speed, and science in the fight against cancer, both on and off the track.
2025 USF JUNIORS PRESENTED BY CONTINENTAL TIRE
USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire is the first official step on the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire driver development system, which provides an unparalleled scholarship-funded path to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis 500. The series is an entry level program for young drivers needing more experience and track time before moving onto the highly competitive USF2000 platform, and brings a level of professionalism and organization to a driver's first serious championship choice.
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the team
“DEForce Racing is a high-performance racing team based in Angleton, Texas that is taking the USF Pro Championships Presented by Cooper Tires driver development system by storm.
Led by industry veterans David Martinez and Ernesto Martinez, the team made its debut in 2017 and quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with.
At DEForce Racing, we are more than just a racing team; we are a symbol of the future of motorsport, where dreams become reality, and champions are born. With a track record of remarkable success in the Road to Indy Ladder system, we’ve not only carved our name into the history books but have also set a blazing trail for the champions of tomorrow.
Our journey is a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence, where talent is nurtured, dreams are fueled, and success becomes a habit. With a commitment to precision, perseverance, and passion, we’ve propelled aspiring racers towards their ultimate destination – whether NTT IndyCar Series, Formula 1 or the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.”
giving back beyond the track
In 2021, after successfully summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, Thomas Nordquist, along with his Father, a Medical Oncologist, were moved by the challenges faced by cancer patients in Tanzania. Through his outreach efforts, Thomas helped raise over $250,000 to fund the construction of The Thomas Nordquist Cancer Hostel, the soon to be completed facility will provide safe, supportive housing for more than 100 cancer patients as they undergo life-saving treatment. This project reflects Thomas’s unwavering commitment to making a difference both on and off the track.
