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McElrea planning for IMSA events in ’24 while pursuing IndyCar shot
Hunter McElrea, a 23-year-old New Zealander from Los Angeles, recently finished his second season in IndyCar’s developmental category, with impressive results including two wins, six podiums, and two poles. He competed with Andretti Global and finished fourth in the 2022 standings, earning the top rookie honors. However, McElrea is not planning to return for a third season in Indy NXT due to the focus shifting towards testing for IndyCar’s hybrid program set for 2024. While there is no concrete schedule for testing, McElrea hopes to secure a testing opportunity and eventually a full-time seat in IndyCar. He recognizes the challenge of finding sponsorship in the racing industry but remains determined and believes he deserves a shot. McElrea takes inspiration from Linus Lundqvist, the 2022 Indy NXT champion who had to wait for an opportunity and eventually made his mark.
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