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Arrow McLaren WWT Raceway 500: Saturday Report

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26 August 2023 00:00 (UTC)

ARROW McLAREN WWT RACEWAY 500: SATURDAY REPORT

"I think all three cars are in a good spot, so we’ll see what tomorrow brings"

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Wait, wait some more and then practice!

What was meant to be a busy Saturday of on-track action, Arrow McLaren was forced to sit in the paddock due to inclement weather in the St. Louis, Mo. area.

After cancelling first practice and postponing qualifying to Sunday morning, the three full-time cars took to the track on Saturday evening for one hour.

A quick overnight will see cars qualifying at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, followed by the race on NBC at 3:30 p.m. ET.

See what Pato O'Ward, Felix Rosenqvist and Alexander Rossi , as well as Racing Director Gavin Ward said after Saturday's session.

Race Date

Sunday, August 27

Round

15 of 17

Total Laps

260 laps

Total Race Distance

325 miles / 522.6 km

Length

1.25 miles / 2.01 km

Number of Turns

4

Felix Rosenqvist, Driver, No. 6 onsemi Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, said:

"I think it was a pretty good session. We rolled off pretty strong. I felt really comfortable which is good on the ovals, when you roll off and you don’t feel like you have to do many major things to prepare for qualifying—maybe a little COP or a bit more front grip. I think we’re there."

Practice 1

5th

178.518 mph

Alexander Rossi, Driver, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, said:

"The car rolled off strong. It’s tough to read into it with the rain delay and it being a night session now and tomorrow we’ll race in the day. I think all three cars are in a good spot, so we’ll see what tomorrow brings. I am glad we get to qualify because we have a good shot to start in the front."

Practice 1

6th

178.310 mph

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

"It was a long day for us. We didn’t really start until the evening, but I was able to get a read on at least one lap for qualifying tomorrow, and I’m pretty happy with it. We’ll qualify tomorrow morning and then race toward the front."

Practice 1

11th

177.350 mph

Gavin Ward, Racing Director, Arrow McLaren, said:

"After a very long wait, it was a good day. It was nice to get some solid practice out there, and all three of our guys seemed pretty happy. I feel like we’re in the mix, so I’m excited for tomorrow."

Session Times

Qualifying

Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET

Tune in

Sunday, 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC

Green Flag

Sunday, 3:36 p.m. ET

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