Meyer Shank Racing Ready for Texas-Themed Weekend in Arlington

The team will showcase Texas A&M University and SiriusXM SEC Radio on its cars at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:34am

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The final stretch of 3 back-to-back races on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule concludes this weekend at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, which will see the series race around the iconic AT&T stadium just outside of Dallas, Texas. Felix Rosenqvist's No. 60 Honda will feature a special SiriusXM SEC Radio and Texas A&M University livery, highlighting the university's 'Force For Good' mission as it approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026. Marcus Armstrong will pilot the No. 66 Root Insurance Honda, looking to build on his strong performance last weekend at Phoenix Raceway.

Why it matters

This race marks the first time the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will compete at the Arlington circuit, providing an exciting new challenge for the drivers and teams. The Texas A&M University partnership also showcases the university's commitment to serving the state of Texas, as it is the No. 1 research university and the No. 1 public university in the state.

The details

Felix Rosenqvist has a strong record on street courses, earning a 4th place finish at Long Beach and a 3rd place qualifying result in St. Petersburg in 2025. Marcus Armstrong is also looking to add to his history of success on road and street courses, having qualified 3rd in Toronto last year and finishing 6th on the streets of Detroit.

  • The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will take place this weekend.
  • Texas A&M University is approaching its 150th anniversary in 2026.

The players

Meyer Shank Racing

An American professional auto racing team that competes in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

Felix Rosenqvist

A Swedish racing driver who competes for Meyer Shank Racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

Marcus Armstrong

A New Zealand racing driver who competes for Meyer Shank Racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

Texas A&M University

A public research university in College Station, Texas, and the No. 1 research university and the No. 1 public university in the state.

SiriusXM SEC Radio

A SiriusXM radio channel dedicated to 24/7 coverage of the Southeastern Conference, delivering talk programming focused on SEC sports, and live play-by-play for football, basketball, baseball and more.

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What they’re saying

“I'm looking forward to a new track. It's going to be interesting and a street circuit can always be a bit chaotic. It will be important to start at the front and keep out of trouble. It's going to be a fun weekend and I hear that I get to meet a cheerleader, so that's awesome.”

— Marcus Armstrong (yournews.com)

“I am so pumped for Arlington. There's always something special with a brand new track that no one has set foot on before. I really love the challenge of trying to figure it out behind the wheel, and also with the engineers. To roll out with a Texas A&M University and SiriusXM SEC Radio livery for this weekend just couldn't be better. Super proud to represent the Aggies on home soil!”

— Felix Rosenqvist (yournews.com)

The takeaway

This race weekend showcases the growth and innovation of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, as it ventures to a new circuit in Arlington, Texas. The partnership with Texas A&M University and SiriusXM SEC Radio also highlights the series' commitment to engaging with regional fanbases and celebrating the rich sports culture of the Lone Star State.