McLaren hires Barnhart, considering Kyle Busch for Indy 500

Published September 22, 2022 10:07 AM

By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer

The head of McLaren Racing held a town hall at its IndyCar shop to introduce new hire Brian Barnhart and quell any concerns over this week’s sudden departure of the team president. Zak Brown did not give a title for Barnhart, an industry veteran who spent the past season as strategist for Alexander Rossi at Andretti Autosport. Rossi will be part of Arrow McLaren SP’s expanded three-car lineup next season and Barnhart will report to Brown. McLaren is also in serious conversation about running a fourth Indianapolis 500 entry for NASCAR star Kyle Busch, who has permission from new boss Richard Childress to compete in the Indy 500 with a Chevrolet team.

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