19 July 2023 00:00 (UTC)
"It's a track with some of the best racing you'll ever see"
Iowa Speedway. Enough said, right?
The Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team returns to the cornfields of Iowa for a doubleheader weekend. The team has seen recent success since 2020 at the track, totaling three podiums and a victory.
In 2022, Pato O'Ward finished second in Race 1 and won Race 2 at the 0.88-mile short oval.
Read what Pato, Felix Rosenqvist, Alexander Rossi and Racing Director Gavin Ward have on their mind as we head into the 11th and 12th races of the season.
Race Dates | Saturday, July 22 Sunday, July 23 |
Rounds | 11 of 17 12 of 17 |
Total Laps | Race 1: 250 laps Race 2: 250 laps |
Total Race Distances | 223.5 miles / 359.69 km |
Length | 0.88 miles / 1.41 km |
Number of Turns | 4 |
"We're going back to the cornfields. It's a track with some of the best racing you'll ever see. More than that, it's a very unique place we race at and very different than any other track on the calendar. I always look forward to going to Iowa."
Career at Iowa Speedway
Total Starts | 4 |
Best Starting Position | P4 (2022 - Race 1) |
Best Finishing Position | P1 (2022, Race 2) |
2022 Result | 2nd & 1st |
"Iowa is becoming a highlight of the season. As a team, we have many reasons to look forward to it after havng a very successful weekend here last year. It will be one of the most important weekends of the year as it's a doubleheader, so we are very focused on maximizing our performance."
Career at Iowa Speedway
Total Starts | 5 |
Best Starting Position | P7 (2020 - Race 1) |
Best Finishing Position | P7 (2022 - Race 2) |
2022 Result | 26th & 7th |
"As we gear up for the doubleheader at Iowa, I feel both excited and focused. It's always great to get back to the track immediately after a rough weekend. Iowa is one of the most challenging tracks that we go to, but the team has some amazing pedigree there and I can't wait to drive our short oval package for the first time. On top of that, the support of Hy-Vee is incredible and the energy of the fans fuels us. We'll be pushing hard to put on a great show for them. I can't wait to get there and get started and maybe see some cool concerts along the way."
Career at Iowa Speedway
Total Starts | 8 |
Best Starting Position | P5 (2018 & 2020 Race 1) |
Best Finishing Position | P6 (2016, 2019, 2020 Race 1) |
2022 Result | 13th & 18th |
"Iowa has been a successful stomping ground for our team in recent years, and our oval package has been strong all year. So this weekend is about doing the basics right, not overthinking it, and enjoying being a part of the best short oval racing in the world."
Practice 1 | Friday, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. ET |
Qualifying | Saturday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. ET |
Race 1 | Saturday, 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC |
Race 2 | Sunday, 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC |
