Start time for IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington moved up due to weather concerns
The start time for Sunday’s IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington has been moved up an hour because of “forecasted higher winds,” event organizers said in a statement Saturday.
TV coverage will now start at 10:30 a.m. on Fox, and the race will begin at 11 a.m.
The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will be held for the first time Sunday. The drivers will race on a 2.7-mile street course in Arlington around the entertainment district, Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium. The Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys are helping put on the event.
Saturday’s practice was halted briefly when a catering crew went onto the track just as drivers were starting practice.
Marcus Ericsson wins IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington pole
Marcus Ericsson of Sweden will start on the pole for the first time in Sunday’s race. Ericsson, driving the No. 28 InPwr Honda of Andretti Global, was the first driver to complete a qualifying lap, and his time of 1 minute, 34.3562 seconds, held up.
Reigning Indianapolis 500 winner and four-time IndyCar series champion Alex Palou of Spain will start second in the No. 10 Honda of Chip Ganassi Racing.
