Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team

What Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team does

Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team is a professional motorsport racing organization competing in the NTT IndyCar Series as the North American open-wheel racing division of McLaren Racing, ultimately owned by the McLaren Group. The team fields three Chevrolet-powered entries — the No. 5 driven by Pato O'Ward, the No. 6 by Nolan Siegel, and the No. 7 by Christian Lundgaard — and inherits McLaren's historical heritage in American open-wheel racing, including three Indianapolis 500 victories in 1972, 1974, and 1976. The modern Arrow McLaren entity was formed in 2020 when McLaren Racing partnered with Arrow Schmidt-Peterson Motorsports, taking majority ownership in 2021; the team had previously been known as Arrow Schmidt-Peterson Motorsports.

The team generates revenue primarily through multi-year corporate sponsorship agreements, with Arrow Electronics as title sponsor and approximately twenty additional partners spanning technology (NTT Data, Intel, Schneider Electric, Hedera, Rubrik, Onsemi, Stratasys), automotive (Chevrolet, Alpinestars, Firestone), consumer goods (PUMA, VELO, Mission Foods), logistics and mobility (GXO, Aurora Innovation), and professional services (Deloitte). Secondary revenue comes from NTT IndyCar Series race winnings and licensed merchandise sold through the McLaren Store, anchored by the Puma x McLaren Racing apparel collaboration. Sponsorship economics are not publicly disclosed and contracts are negotiated individually as multi-year deals; merchandise pricing and McLaren Racing Club membership terms (10% merchandise discount) are the only public-facing pricing signals.

In 2025, the team achieved its best-ever season with two wins, twelve podium finishes, three pole positions, and a second-place championship finish — its highest in NTT IndyCar Series history. On February 4, 2026, the team unveiled the McLaren Racing Center, a new North American headquarters that nearly tripled its prior operational footprint. The team's technology stack relies on Chevrolet powerunits and a broad partner-supplied layer of data analytics, computing, energy management, and additive manufacturing capabilities. In August 2026, Aurora Innovation was announced as a multi-year Official Partner to showcase autonomous trucking technology through the team's racing platform.

Name

Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team

Legal name

Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team

Website

https://arrowmclaren.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team is a private, three-car NTT IndyCar Series racing team owned by McLaren Racing, serving corporate sponsors with motorsport branding visibility while competing for race wins and championships in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Racing Team

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Teams (F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Rally, MotoGP, etc.) (MPAKABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsports Teams & Entrants (Factory & Independent) (MPAKAGAB), Motorsports & Racing Experiences (THAJAFAF), Motorsports Events (F1, NASCAR, Rally, Moto) (MPAGAMAD), Motorsports Fan Engagement & Membership Programs (Series/Team-Owned) (MPAKAGAI)

Keywords

• Motorsport racing team
• IndyCar competition
• Racing sponsorships
• Motorsport merchandise
• Fan membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Not explicitly stated

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue: Arrow McLaren generates primary revenue through multi-year sponsorship agreements with corporate partners. Partners receive branding visibility on team kit, driver firesuits, and vehicles (such as the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet), as well as association with the team's racing performance and innovation positioning.
2. Racing Winnings: The team earns prize money and performance-based incentives from race victories, podium finishes, and pole positions in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship.
3. Merchandise and Merchandise Sales: The team sells branded merchandise including Puma x McLaren Racing apparel through the McLaren Store and McLaren Racing Club membership offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team competes in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES as a three-car Chevrolet-powered racing operation (No. 5 Pato O'Ward, No. 6 Nolan Siegel, No. 7 Christian Lundgaard), generating value primarily through corporate sponsorship and partnership deals that place partner branding on team kit, driver firesuits, and race vehicles. The team also sells branded merchandise through the McLaren Store and Puma collaboration and offers the McLaren Racing Club membership program for fan engagement.

Product overview

Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team is a motorsport racing organization competing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with three entries (No. 5, No. 6, and No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet). The team, majority-owned by McLaren Racing since 2021, operates from the McLaren Racing Center in North Carolina and offers fan engagement through the McLaren Racing Club membership program. Licensed merchandise is available through the Puma x McLaren Racing collaboration. The team has accumulated 28 wins, 90 podiums, and 3 Indianapolis 500 victories (1972, 1974, 1976) across its history in the series.

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Products and services

• Arrow McLaren IndyCar Racing Team NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing team competing with three Chevrolet entries (No. 5 Pato O'Ward, No. 6 Nolan Siegel, No. 7 Christian Lundgaard) as part of McLaren Racing's North American motorsport operations, offering partners multi-year sponsorship and brand visibility opportunities.
• McLaren Racing Center North American headquarters and operational facility for the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team and McLaren Racing, providing partner hospitality, team operations, and brand activation space.
• Puma x McLaren Racing Merchandise Licensed team merchandise and apparel collaboration with Puma, including teamwear, collectibles, and replica gear for motorsport fans, sold globally via the McLaren Store.
• McLaren Racing Club Fan membership program offering exclusive content, merchandise discounts (10% off), and community engagement with the McLaren Racing team including its IndyCar, Formula 1, and Endurance programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 total INDYCAR SERIES wins, 90 podiums, best-ever 2025 season with 2 wins, 12 podiums, 3 poles

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Aurora InnovationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 August 2026Aurora Innovation, a self-driving technology company, entered a multi-year partnership with Arrow McLaren as an Official Partner. Aurora branding will appear on Arrow McLaren team kit starting at Portland International Raceway (August 7-9, 2026), expanding to driver firesuits and the No. 6 car engine cover for the 2027 season. The collaboration showcases Aurora's autonomous trucking technology through motorsport visibility.
• Arrow ElectronicsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerArrow Electronics serves as the title partner of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team. The partnership provides Arrow with primary branding visibility as the team's title sponsor across all INDYCAR SERIES activities.
• ChevroletcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChevrolet provides engines and technical partnership for the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team. The team races with Chevrolet powerunits in the No. 5, 6, and 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet entries.
• NTT DatacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNTT Data is a technology and data services partner providing digital and analytics capabilities to support team operations and performance optimization.
• PUMAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPUMA provides official teamwear and driver equipment for the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, including the Puma x McLaren Racing collaboration featuring the 'Puma era' for team apparel.
• DeloittecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDeloitte provides professional consulting services and technology expertise as a strategic partner to the team.
• PrizePicksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrizePicks is a daily fantasy sports platform serving as a partner of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team.
• SmartstopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSmartStop provides self-storage solutions as a partner of the team.
• VELOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVELO is a partner providing nicotine-free oral products for the team.
• GXOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGXO Logistics provides supply chain and logistics services as a partner.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntel provides computing technology and semiconductor solutions as a technology partner supporting team operations.
• Mission FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Foods provides food products as a partner for team events and hospitality.
• Richard MillecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRichard Mille provides luxury timepieces for the team and drivers as a high-end watchmaking partner.
• ScansourceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScansource provides technology distribution and integration services.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSchneider Electric provides energy management and sustainable infrastructure solutions supporting team facilities and operations.
• ASYMCAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerASYMCA supports military families and community outreach initiatives as a charitable partner.
• UdemyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUdemy provides online learning and development platforms as an educational partner.
• AlpinestarscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlpinestars provides racing safety gear and apparel including driver suits and protective equipment.
• FirestonecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirestone provides racing tires as the tire supplier for INDYCAR SERIES competition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing: Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is a longstanding multi-car NTT INDYCAR SERIES competitor that fields entries against Arrow McLaren, with comparable commercial sponsorship arrangements and series-level revenue dynamics.
• Chip Ganassi Racing: Chip Ganassi Racing is one of the most established multi-car NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams and a direct championship competitor to Arrow McLaren, with a comparable multi-car operational model and major sponsorship portfolio.
• AJ Foyt Racing: AJ Foyt Racing is a multi-car NTT INDYCAR SERIES team that competes directly with Arrow McLaren, operating on the same Chevrolet engine supply and pursuing similar sponsorship-driven economics.
• Andretti Global: Andretti Global operates a major multi-car INDYCAR program and competes directly with Arrow McLaren in the same series, sharing the same technical package (either Honda or Chevrolet engines) and targeting the same sponsorship pool.
• Dale Coyne Racing: Dale Coyne Racing is a multi-car NTT INDYCAR SERIES competitor that fields entries in the same races as Arrow McLaren, providing a directly comparable private-team operating model and sponsorship-driven business.
• Team Penske: Team Penske fields multi-car entries in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, directly competing with Arrow McLaren for race wins, podiums, and the series championship — making it the most directly comparable peer in terms of competition, sponsorship scale, and engineering depth.
• Meyer Shank Racing: Meyer Shank Racing fields entries in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and competes head-to-head with Arrow McLaren at the same race weekends, with a similar business model centered on sponsorship and manufacturer engine supply.
• Ed Carpenter Racing: Ed Carpenter Racing competes in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES as a direct rival to Arrow McLaren, sharing the Chevrolet engine partnership and similar sponsorship-led revenue structure.

Broad incumbents

• McLaren Racing (Formula 1): McLaren Racing's Formula 1 team is the parent organization's flagship motorsport program and shares the same brand, ownership, and certain commercial partners (e.g., Dell/Intel-adjacent, Richard Mille) — providing internal portfolio context but operating globally rather than regionally in INDYCAR.

Others

• Penske Entertainment / Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Penske Entertainment owns INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the series and venue in which Arrow McLaren competes. While not a direct team competitor, it is the series organizer and venue operator whose commercial and regulatory decisions materially affect Arrow McLaren's economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mclaren-racing

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