Hunter McElrea: Indy Lights Pole on Debut

HUNTER MCELREA. INDY LIGHTS POLE

ON DEBUT

FOR Doric Racing’s Hunter McElrea, there were an awful lot of positives to take away from his debut in the Indy Lights Series from the seasonopening event on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

McElrea dominated proceedings, claiming his maiden pole, before leading away in the opening laps ahead of a field stacked with talent.

Unfortunately, the youngster came unstuck while attempting to pass lapped traffic, however, he made a clear statement up to that point.

The race was eventually won by McElrea’s Andretti Autosport teammate, and former Indycar driver, Matthew Brabham.

This season represents a significant opportunity for McElrea, with the winner of the Indy Lights Series receiving guaranteed backing to enter the Indycar Series the following season. McElrea’s team, Andretti Autosport, is a major powerhouse in worldwide motorsport.

With roots in Indycar, the squad also fields entries in IMSA, Formula E, Extreme E, Mexican Super Copa, and Australian Supercars via Walkinshaw Andretti United. The combined entity has claimed over 200 race wins, including five victories in the famed Indianapolis 500.

McElrea comes to Indy Lights from a racing family with some strong results on the board, both Down Under and in North America.

The winner of the 2018 Australian Formula Ford Series, McElrea, fell just short of winning the 2019 USF2000 title, finishing second.

The last two years have seen him be a winner in the Indy Pro 2000 title, with a best season result of third coming last year.

The Indy Lights series returns to the free-flowing road course at Barber Motorsports Park on May 1st.