McLaughlin Tops Milwaukee Test | Nascar News

Scott McLaughlin stunned at Milwaukee Mile, nailing the fastest lap in a full-field IndyCar test to edge out Marcus Ericsson and dominate the session—showcasing his new race engineer’s impact. While Ericsson led much of the day, McLaughlin’s final run in his No. 3 Chevy sealed the top spot, with Rinus VeeKay and Felix Rosenqvist rounding out the top four. Championship contenders Alex Palou and Pato O’Ward battled through early struggles—O’Ward’s car improved dramatically, leaving him thrilled with the turnaround. Meanwhile, Josef Newgarden, usually a force on ovals, stumbled to near-last place, while teammate David Malukas finished dead last—proving every track and test day brings surprises. This critical data-gathering session offers teams vital insights to sharpen their setups before race day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61828b3e66cbabc3