IndyCar News: Arrow McLaren and SmartStop announce extension

At their offices in Ladera Ranch, California, SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc (“SmartStop”) announced a multi-year extension as Primary Partner of Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team. This extension strengthens the SmartStop and Arrow McLaren partnership that is centered around their shared passion for innovation and high-intensity performance.

With this new agreement, SmartStop will boost their presence as Primary Partner on Arrow McLaren Chevrolets from three cars to four starting in 2025. The SmartStop liveries will be on track for the first time next season on the streets of Toronto in July, featured on both the No. 6 and No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolets. SmartStop will also be the primary partner on Nolan Siegel’s No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet at Portland International Raceway and the Milwaukee Mile.

SmartStop and Arrow McLaren continue to work creatively to push the sport forward and engage INDYCAR fans and SmartStop customers. This past season, SmartStop and Arrow McLaren teamed up for a social media-led contest in which fans designed a custom helmet and entered for a chance to see their design featured on Nolan’s helmet at the Grand Prix of Portland. The contest delivered numerous submissions, including the winning design selected by Nolan and SmartStop CEO Michael Schwartz. The contest culminated in the winner, Rae M., receiving a special invitation to join Nolan and the team in Portland throughout the race weekend.

The 2025 season will be its third with Arrow McLaren as a primary partner, and with the extension, both SmartStop and Arrow McLaren are poised to elevate their partnership even further, fostering fan engagement initiatives and bolstering their commitment to the sport.

Gavin Ward, Team Principal, Arrow McLaren, said:

“I’m thrilled to continue this partnership with SmartStop. Their support has been so valuable in our program, and this extension allows us to continue building something great together, and that’s a championship-level race team. We look forward to racing together for years to come and creating unforgettable moments for them and our fans.”

Michael Schwartz, CEO, SmartStop Self Storage, said:

“Our collaboration with the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team has provided us with valuable opportunities to showcase our brand, connect with racing enthusiasts, and foster our position as a leading provider of self-storage solutions. The contract extension not only underscores the success of our partnership thus far but also highlights our shared values of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of both teams involved.”