Scott McLaughlin
Get to Know Scott
Scott McLaughlin returns for his seventh season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Team Penske in 2026, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet. He finished 10th in the standings in 2025 and ranks third all-time in wins across all Team Penske programs with 52, including seven in INDYCAR. He shares the team’s all-time poles record with Will Power at 64, including 11 in INDYCAR. McLaughlin’s first career INDYCAR win came in 2022 at St. Petersburg and he has a career-best points finish of third in 2023 and 2024.
Off the track, McLaughlin is married to Karly and they have a daughter, Lucy, born in October 2024. In 2025, he earned American citizenship. He enjoys American football, iRacing, puzzles, music, traveling and golf. He follows the Carolina Panthers (NFL), Wisconsin Badgers (NCAA), New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL) and has played notable courses, including Augusta National, Pebble Beach, Bay Hill and Whistling Straits.
Birthdate
June 10, 1993
Residence
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hometown
Christchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand
Driver Stats
2025 Season
|
Rank |
Points |
Starts |
Wins |
Poles |
Top 5 |
Top 10 |
Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
356 |
17 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
9 |
112 |
Career
|
Starts |
Wins |
Championships |
Indy 500 Wins |
Poles |
Top 5 |
Top 10 |
Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
85 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
31 |
52 |
1304 |
