The Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team returns for its second points-paying race of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

Now, on the streets of Long Beach, the team goes into a three-day weekend ready to show the speed they've shown at St. Pete.

Continuing to improve upon its street-course package, Pato O'Ward, Théo Pourchaire and Alexander Rossi will take on the 11-turn circuit.

Learn more about what the drivers and Team Principal Gavin Ward are saying ahead Sunday's 85-lap race on USA Network.

Location	Long Beach, Calif.
Race Date	Sunday, April 21
Round	2 out of 17
Total Laps	85 laps
Total Race Distance	167.3 miles / 269.24 km
Length	1.97 miles / 3.17 km
Number of Turns	11

Championship Position	2nd	40 points
Average Starting Position	3.0
Average Finishing Position	2.0
Best Starting Position	3rd	Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Best Finishing Position	2nd	Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Career at Long Beach

Total Starts	4
Best Starting Position	6th	2023
Best Finishing Position	5th	2022
2023 Result	17th

"I love going back to Long Beach. It hasn't been our best race as a team, but it means we have another opportunity to change that around this year. We had very fast cars there last year, so I expect to have similar pace there this year. A nice, clean race is the objective for us this weekend. I'm looking forward to getting out there."

Théo Pourchaire, Driver, No. 6 onsemi Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, said:

"I'm looking forward to racing for the first time in my career in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for the first time in my career with Arrow McLaren and it will be special to do so in Long Beach. There's a lot to learn and discover, but I'm ready for the challenge. It's an amazing opportunity for me. Of course, I'm thinking about David as he recovers from his injury, but I hope I can help the team as much as possible in his place. I will have to adapt quickly to everything, but I'm ready. I'm smiling every day because it's an amazing opportunity. It's a legendary team and brand, and I'm excited for a great weekend."

Championship Position	8th	24 points
Average Starting Position	15.0
Average Finishing Position	8.0
Best Starting Position	15th	Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Best Finishing Position	8th	Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Career at Long Beach

Total Starts	7
Best Starting Position	1st	2018, 2019
Best Finishing Position	1st	2018, 2019
2023 Result	22nd

"It feels like forever since the first race in St. Pete as so much has happened since then, but we're excited and ready to get to Long Beach. It's one of the flagship races on the calendar and my favorite for a lot of reasons, primarily because of the amazing fan turnout that we always have. I feel confident in where we're at as a team and can't wait to get on track to show that to the world."

Gavin Ward, Team Principal, Arrow McLaren, said:

"We’re headed west for an incredibly exciting and important race weekend in Long Beach. It's been a while since we've raced for points, so this is a big one as we continue pushing towards a championship and the Month of May. We know we have the pace to compete at the front of the pack this weekend, but it will be about sticking with our plan through the weekend and then having a clean race on Sunday. This is such an iconic venue, and we love seeing all the fan and partner support in Long Beach.

"On top of all of the INDYCAR racing, we're thrilled that Tony will also have the unique opportunity to drive the M16, McLaren’s first Indy 500 winner from 1974. We're looking forward to seeing all the papaya out and about this weekend and hopefully we give them a reason to celebrate."

Session Start Times

Practice 1	Friday, April 19	5:50 - 7:05 p.m. ET	Peacock
Practice 2	Saturday, April 20	11:25 - 12:25 p.m. ET	Peacock
Qualifying	Saturday, April 20	2:25 - 3:55 p.m. ET	Peacock
Warmup	Sunday, April 21	12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET	Peacock
Tune In	Sunday, April 21	3:00 p.m. ET	USA Network
Green Flag	Sunday, April 21	3:45 p.m. ET	USA Network