2024 Arrow McLAREN Team Launch: List of Events
Launch season has arrived!
On January 17, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team revealed its dates for its 2024 Team Launch settled for February 6-8. Go through your emoji list and get ready to react each day!
A lot of activity is taking place between January 17 through February 18, so we created a one-stop shop for you to stay up-to-date.
January 25
We are going to go behind-the-scenes and tell the story of how the liveries came to life.
Talking to Specialist, Design and Production Jay Phillips and Executive Director, Brand & Marketing Lou McEwen, you will learn the process of how a undesigned NTT INDYCAR SERIES car turns into what you’ll see on Launch Day.
January 30
Once designs are finalized, the next step is printing the vinyl wraps for the 2024 liveries to be placed on the car.
Talk about an important job, right? Let’s hear from the experts themselves, Steffi Downer, Liam Stratton and Dylan Robertson as they prep for the big day and testing in February.
February 2
Pato O’Ward will make his first pit stop on his Launch tour at an Indiana Pacers game.
After meeting Aaron Nesmith in May 2023, through a mutual sponsorship, the two have stayed close. Ahead of the game, Nesmith sent a package to Pato with a custom jersey and invitation to the game on Friday, February 2.
Stay tuned to see Pato take part in pre-game activities for the NBA team out of Indianapolis.
February 4
MONSTER JAM!
Who wouldn’t be excited to see multiple 12,000-pound trucks, standing 10.5-feet tall, launch into the air using their 1,500-horsepower engines to do some crazy tricks, racing and skills challenge?
Pato O'Ward, David Malukas and Alexander Rossi will all be attendance for the Pit Party and trackside activities in Indianapolis. So, if you’re around, let’s see your papaya!
February 5
Arrow McLaren Content Day.
One of our favorite days of the year. This is the day our team will be filming video content for the year, some of the everyday content you see on social media channels.
Have any ideas? We’re all ears.
Maybe you’ll see a David Malukas takeover, maybe we can get Alexander Rossi to dance, or maybe Pato … well we will just let him be him.
After content day is finished, there is only one thing left: Livery launches!
Think there will be papaya? We promise, you’ll see papaya.
February 6
The day of: Alexander Rossi.
Ready to see the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet? We can’t wait to show you.
Be excited, because we are.
February 7
In the batter’s box: David Malukas!
His first ride for Arrow McLaren will finally be shown off. His No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren Chevrolet will be the main attraction on February 7.
Waiting to see his SmartStop and onsemi liveries? Stay tuned, those are coming soon!
February 8
The day you’ve been waiting for.
Pato O’Ward’s No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet is one you won’t want to miss.
Over the course of the three days you’ll be overwhelmed with a lot of content. Animations, graphics, interviews, quotes, and more. Mark your calendars, because it’s going to be a busy three days.
February 16
Do we even need to tell you what this day is? I mean we shouldn’t have to, but we’ll tell you anyway.
100 days until the 108th Indianapolis 500! 🥳
Don’t worry, we are counting the days. We are sure you are too.
February 16-18
One of the top events in the world is coming to Indianapolis: The NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
Arrow McLaren is working closely with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, NBA Cares and the Indiana Pacers to assist in creating 1 million meals to be distributed to food pantries throughout the state of Indiana.
Stay tuned on how Arrow McLaren will be involved in the community and taking part through the NBA All-Star 2024.