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TAMPA – April 23, 2024 – 409A Direct, a technology company for deferred compensation plan design, implementation, and management targeted to small- to medium-sized businesses, today announced its sponsorship of USF Pro 2000 and Great Britain Formula 3 (GB3) driver Nikita Johnson of Velocity Racing Development (VRD).
“We’re thrilled to announce our sponsorship of number 17, Nikita Johnson, a rising star in the racing world. We’re proud to support him on his journey to the top,” commented Todd Mezrah, 409A Direct founder and CEO. “It was exciting to have him here in our own backyard and to join him in Victory Lane at the USF Pro 2000 race in St. Pete.”
Nikita Johnson took home a win in his hometown at the St. Petersburg USF Pro 2000 race on March 10 of this year, He won again at the NOLA Motorsports Park race in Avondale, Louisiana, on April 4, securing his current number one spot in the 2024 USF PRO 2000 season standings.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with 409A Direct! Here’s to a partnership that fuels Nikita’s journey to victory, propelling him to new heights on the track,” said Nikita Johnson’s manager and father, Obie Johnson. “Couldn’t be prouder of Nikita’s performance on the track lately, were looking forward to keeping it up in Indianapolis in May,” Obie Johnson stated.
“I want to thank all the VRD boys but especially Dan Mitchell for the great car we’re developing together—made possible in part with the 409A Direct sponsorship. I can’t wait for the next race in Indianapolis,” adds Johnson.
About Nikita Johnson
Johnson is a Florida native and the youngest and only American junior single-seat race car driver to win at all three levels of the Road to Indy ladder: USF Juniors, USF 2000 and USF Pro 2000. Johnson took home a 39-point lead with 141 total points after his race at the NOLA Motorsports Park. Johnson competes next in races 6, 7 and 8 of the USF Pro 2000 Championship at the Indianapolis Grand Prix Circuit from May 9 through May 11. Johnson’s season standings can be viewed at https://www.usfpro2000.com/home.
About 409A Direct
409A Direct, based in Tampa, Florida, is the first solution for automating nonqualified deferred compensation plan design, funding, implementation and administration. The company utilizes one-of-a-kind technology to provide a secure, scalable, 409A-compliant, automated experience for small- to medium-sized companies throughout the U.S. to implement deferred compensation plans quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Visit https://409ADirect.com. [Disclosure Notice]
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Todd Mezrah
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