Meyer Shank Racing Drivers Tackle Qualifying at Barber Motorsports Park

Marcus Armstrong qualifies fourth, Felix Rosenqvist qualifies 18th for Sunday's NTT INDYCAR SERIES race

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:04am

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In qualifying for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Barber Motorsports Park, Meyer Shank Racing drivers Marcus Armstrong and Felix Rosenqvist had contrasting results. Armstrong qualified fourth, making his seventh career appearance in the Firestone Fast Six, while Rosenqvist struggled and qualified 18th after a tough practice session.

Why it matters

This qualifying result is significant for Meyer Shank Racing as they look to build momentum in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship. Armstrong's strong qualifying performance puts him in a good position to challenge for a podium finish, while Rosenqvist will need to make up ground in the race after a disappointing qualifying effort.

The details

Armstrong posted a lap of 1:06.531 seconds, putting him on the inside of the second row for Sunday's 90-lap race. This marks his seventh career appearance in the Firestone Fast Six, with Barber being the site of his first-ever Fast Six appearance in 2024. Rosenqvist, on the other hand, was unable to find the pace in practice and qualifying, ending up 18th on the grid after being eliminated in the first round of qualifying.

  • Marcus Armstrong made his seventh career Firestone Fast Six appearance.
  • Barber Motorsports Park is the site of Armstrong's first-ever Firestone Fast Six appearance, which occurred in 2024.
  • The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park is the fourth round of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship.
  • Sunday's 90-lap race is set for March 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET, airing live on FOX and SiriusXM channel 218.

The players

Marcus Armstrong

A Meyer Shank Racing driver who qualified fourth for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Barber Motorsports Park. This marks his seventh career appearance in the Firestone Fast Six, with Barber being the site of his first-ever Fast Six appearance in 2024.

Felix Rosenqvist

A Meyer Shank Racing driver who qualified 18th for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Barber Motorsports Park after struggling in practice and the first round of qualifying.

Meyer Shank Racing

The team fielding the No. 66 SiriusXM Honda driven by Marcus Armstrong and the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda driven by Felix Rosenqvist.

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What they’re saying

“It was like driving a rocket ship with wheels. And there were also wings on it. But like, wings that go the opposite direction to an airplane. So that pushes the car into the ground as opposed to in the air. That's what it felt like.”

— Marcus Armstrong

“I thought it was a pretty good lap. I had a little bit of a thing going on in [Turn] 13, so lost a bit there. But I don't know, honestly. I don't really feel like I had enough in me to go too much quicker. Kind of disappointing.”

— Felix Rosenqvist

What’s next

The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park is the fourth round of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship. Sunday's 90-lap race is set for March 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET, airing live on FOX and SiriusXM channel 218.

The takeaway

This qualifying session highlights the contrasting fortunes of the Meyer Shank Racing drivers, with Armstrong showing strong pace and Rosenqvist struggling to find the right setup. The team will be hoping Armstrong can convert his fourth-place starting position into a podium finish, while Rosenqvist will need to make up ground from his 18th-place starting spot.