Arrow McLaren Adds Autonomous Trucking Pioneer Aurora as Official Partner
Autonomous trucking company Aurora is joining Arrow McLaren as an official multi-year partner, with branding debuting at Portland International Raceway.
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What Happened
Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team has announced a multi-year partnership with Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ: AUR), welcoming the autonomous trucking company as an Official Partner. Aurora branding will appear on the Arrow McLaren team kit starting at Portland International Raceway on August 7-9. For the 2027 season, the branding will extend to driver firesuits and the engine cover of the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet.
Aurora branding debuts on the Arrow McLaren team kit at Portland International Raceway
Aurora branding extends to driver firesuits and the engine cover of the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
Aurora is transforming freight movement with the Aurora Driver, a self-driving system that enables Class 8 trucks to drive themselves. The U.S. trucking industry is worth a trillion dollars but faces an aging driver population, rising operating costs, and underutilized assets. Aurora says autonomy adds safe, reliable capacity without displacing jobs. Last year, Aurora became the first company to launch a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads, and it recently released its second-generation driverless truck with plans to expand across the Sun Belt.
“We're excited to welcome Aurora to our team. This partnership is a natural fit, as both of our organizations understand the value of innovation, safety and reliability. We look forward to partnering with Aurora as they continue to grow and shape the future of transportation.”
“We are thrilled to team up with Arrow McLaren, a brand that embodies the same relentless pursuit of performance and innovation that drives us at Aurora. This multi-year partnership is more than just a collaboration; it’s an alignment of two organizations rooted in precision, cutting-edge technology, and a shared vision for the future. Racing demands excellence at every turn, and we look forward to”
- Based at the McLaren Racing Center in Indianapolis; builds on McLaren Racing's heritage with a North American home
- Three McLaren-powered Indianapolis 500 victories (1972, 1974, 1976); 30 wins, 31 poles, 93 podium finishes in IndyCar
- Re-entered IndyCar in 2017 and 2019 with Fernando Alonso; returned full-time via Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports in 2020, majority ownership in 2021, full ownership at the end of 2024
- 2026 drivers: Pato O'Ward (No. 5, reigning runner-up), Nolan Siegel (No. 6), Christian Lundgaard (No. 7, fifth in 2025), and Ryan Hunter-Reay (No. 31, at the 110th Indianapolis 500)
- Aurora Driver is designed for multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles
- Underpins Aurora's driver-as-a-service product for trucking
- Aurora says it works with AUMOVIO, FedEx, Hirschbach, McLane, NVIDIA, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner
Previously from Aurora Innovation, Inc.
Aurora has been expanding its driverless truck operations. It recently launched second-generation driverless trucks across 10 U.S. Sun Belt routes and signed hauling agreements with Charger Logistics and Value Truck. The company also reported plans to deploy hundreds of driverless trucks by year-end.
- Aurora Reports Q2 2026 Results, Plans to Deploy Hundreds of Driverless Trucks by Year-End
- Charger Logistics to Deploy Aurora's Second-Generation Driverless Trucks
- Value Truck to Deploy Aurora's Second-Generation Driverless Trucks
- Aurora Launches Second-Generation Driverless Trucks in U.S. to Meet Customer Demand
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Aurora Innovation, Inc.'s official releases.
Why this matters
The deal gives Aurora, which launched the first commercial self-driving truck service on public roads, a high-profile platform in IndyCar as it scales its driverless trucking business. For Arrow McLaren, the partnership brings a technology brand focused on innovation, safety, and reliability into its roster. The pairing underscores the growing overlap between motorsport and autonomous vehicle development.
Terms in This Story
- Class 8 truck
- A heavy-duty commercial truck in North America, typically used for freight hauling.
- Aurora Driver
- Aurora's self-driving system designed for trucks and passenger vehicles.
- IndyCar
- A top-level American open-wheel racing series.
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