2026 Arrow McLaren Milwaukee Mile Doubleheader Race Preview

The stretch run of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season continues this weekend at the historic Milwaukee Mile for a doubleheader of races on the famed short oval. The dual 250-mile races represent Rounds 16 and 17 ahead of the season finale at Laguna Seca.

The Milwaukee Mile is the oldest continuously operating motor speedway in the world, and its long history includes victories from Pato (2024), Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan (2006 and 2007) and Arrow McLaren Sporting Director Ryan Hunter-Reay (2004, 2012 and 2013).

With just three races remaining in 2026, Christian (3rd) and Pato (5th) will battle to keep their championship hopes alive with critical points in play. Additionally, Nolan carries positive momentum into the weekend after delivering a career‑best P6 in Washington D.C.

The trio will hit the track on Friday evening for an initial practice session before competing in back-to-back 250-lap races on Saturday and Sunday.

Pato O'Ward, Driver, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet

"Excited to get back to Milwaukee where we’ll have two chances at a victory. I always enjoy this racetrack, and we’ll look to put on a show for the fans, score some hardware and close out these last couple of weeks on a high.”

Nolan Siegel, Driver, No. 6 Kohler Arrow McLaren Chevrolet

"I really enjoy racing at the Milwaukee Mile, and it will be extra special this weekend running primaries with both Kohler and Chevy. For us on the 6 car, we’ve been stringing together some solid results as we continue to dial in our consistency and performance. It was great to see things come together on race day last weekend, but we’ll be fighting for more to finish the year strong."

Christian Lundgaard, Driver, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet

"We’ll look to carry the momentum from D.C. into the Milwaukee doubleheader this weekend and keep pushing in the championship. Last year here, we really found our groove and made up several positions to finish sixth. We’ll look to start further up front this time around and fight for more."

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