Meyer Shank Racing Achieves Historic Double Top-Five Finish at Road America

Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) w/Curb-Agajanian celebrated a landmark achievement at the XPEL Grand Prix held at Road America on June 22, 2025, as drivers Felix Rosenqvist and Marcus Armstrong secured second and fifth place finishes, respectively. This outcome marked MSR's first-ever double top-five finish outside the prestigious Indianapolis 500, illustrating the team's remarkable progress this season.

Felix Rosenqvist, who started the race from 12th position, showcased his exceptional driving skills by climbing to second place in the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda. This finish ties the team's best result outside the Indianapolis 500, which was previously set by Helio Castroneves during his iconic 2021 win at the same event. Teammate Marcus Armstrong also demonstrated his capabilities by advancing from 15th to fifth place in the No. 66 Sirius/XM Root Insurance Honda, further solidifying MSR's impressive performance with a total of 12 top-10 finishes this season, surpassing their previous best of 10 in 2022.

According to Rosenqvist, the team’s transformation is evident. “I feel like we’ve taken it to the next step,” he stated. “We’re expecting a higher level, and it’s come down to being quick everywhere, both in qualifying and in the race.” Armstrong echoed this sentiment, expressing confidence in the team’s engineering strengths and collaborative spirit with Rosenqvist. “Looking at his data is great. It’s an easy team environment, which is really helpful,” said Armstrong.

The team's success can be attributed to a significant offseason strategy shift, transitioning their technical alliance from Andretti Global to Chip Ganassi Racing—an adjustment that has evidently paid dividends. This move has allowed MSR to optimize their vehicle performance and enhance competitive strategies.

In a contrasting narrative, perennial contender Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing nearly executed a remarkable fuel-saving strategy to secure a win. Starting from the back of the grid, Dixon’s bold tactics during the race kept him in contention. However, he was forced to pit with just two laps remaining due to fuel constraints, ultimately finishing ninth. Dixon stated, “The unfortunate part is that the car was super fast. We were just having to save fuel every lap, so that was kind of frustrating.” His teammate Alex Palou capitalized on Dixon’s strategy, earning his third win of the season and solidifying his lead in the championship standings.

Nolan Siegel, a 19-year-old driver for Arrow McLaren, also had a notable race, finishing eighth after a week marked by controversy over comments made during a previous race. Siegel's resilience resulted in his third career top-10 finish, showcasing his potential for future success in the series. He expressed optimism about upcoming races, particularly at Mid-Ohio, stating, “I’ve been strong on the road courses this year.”

The INDY NXT race also witnessed its share of drama, as Caio Collet secured his first victory of the season without the aid of the Push to Pass feature, which was unavailable due to a technical issue. This incident led to INDYCAR committing to address the underlying problems before the next race.

Overall, the performances at Road America set a new benchmark for Meyer Shank Racing and highlight the evolving competitive landscape of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. As the season progresses, teams will look to build on their successes and learn from their challenges, with the next race scheduled for July 6 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Stakeholders in the industry will be keenly observing how these developments shape the championship narratives moving forward.

The implications of these results extend beyond immediate standings; they reflect the dynamic nature of team strategies and driver performances in motorsport, and they will undoubtedly influence future races. As the teams prepare for Mid-Ohio, the racing community anticipates further exciting developments in this fiercely competitive season.