
Arrow McLAREN Race Preview: Grand Prix at Road America
"It’s a classic road course that rewards bravery and punishes mistakes"

The Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team travels to Wisconsin to race in the eighth round of the season.Â
The 55-lap race at Road America takes place this Sunday for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Pato O'Ward and Alexander Rossi come into the race fifth and sixth in points, respectively, and Felix Rosenqvist is 10th. All teams tested at the newly-paved Road America track last week and are ready for the challenge ahead.
With only a few days remaining until the start of the race weekend, see what Pato, Felix, Alexander and Racing Director Gavin Ward are saying ahead of the Sunday's race.
Race Date | June 18, 2023 |
Round | 8 of 17 |
Total Laps | 55 laps |
Total Race Distance | 220.55 miles / 354.94Â km |
Length | 4.05 miles / 6.52 km |
Number of Turns | 14 |
Pato O'Ward, Driver, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, said:
"After testing at Road America last week, I really loved driving the track with its new repaved surface. It is really fast, as it should be, and I'm curious to see how it races with either high or low tire degradation."
Felix Rosenqvist, Driver, No. 6 onsemi Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, said:
"We're excited to be back to the most beautiful track in North America: Road America. We had a test day there last week, so I hope that will give us a little bit of an edge over our competitors. The track is newly paved, so it's different from the past. It seems to be a lot quicker with more grip, so it creates a different challenge, and maybe it will reset the field a little bit."
Alexander Rossi, Driver, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, said:
"Road America is a place of great memories for me. Each race is a new challenge, a new opportunity, and this one is no exception. The repave has certainly changed the characteristics of the track, but we had a great test here last week and feel prepared for the weekend. This is the kind of race that can define a season, so we're not taking anything lightly. We want to deliver a strong result for our team, our partners and, of course, the incredible fans who always show up to support us."
Gavin Ward, Racing Director, Arrow McLaren, said:
"Racing at Road America is always one of the highlights of the season with great fans and a stunning race track. It’s a classic road course that rewards bravery and punishes mistakes. The track has been freshly repaved since last year, so changes in grip, tire behavior and bumps will all be things that teams need to adapt to. All three of our drivers are in the top 10 in the points, and we're looking to move upwards with more solid results this weekend."
Session Times
Practice 1 | Friday, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. ET |
Practice 2 | Saturday, 10:55 - 11:55 a.m. ET |
Qualifying | Saturday, 1:55 - 3:25 p.m. ET |
Warmup | Sunday, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. ET |
Tune In | Sunday, 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network |
Green Flag | Sunday, 1:30 p.m. ET |