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Motorsport Biography

Scott McLaughlin

“Scotty M”

New Zealander flag New Zealander · Auckland, New Zealand · Born 23 August 1993

IndyCar Driver

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New Zealand racing driver who dominated Supercars Championship with three consecutive titles (2018-2020) before transitioning to IndyCar Series with Team Penske

Scott McLaughlin is New Zealand's exceptional racing driver who dominated Australian Supercars before transitioning to IndyCar with Team Penske. His extraordinary consistency, exceptional race management, and natural speed produced three consecutive Supercars championships before his move to America where he has established himself as one of IndyCar's most competitive drivers.

Famous For

Three-time Supercars Championship winner and successful transition to IndyCar

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive yet calculated driver known for qualifying speed and racecraft

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of New Zealand's most successful touring car drivers who successfully transitioned to American open-wheel racing

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Supercars Championship Winner 2018
  • Supercars Championship Winner 2019
  • Supercars Championship Winner 2020
  • Bathurst 1000 Winner 2019
  • Bathurst 1000 Winner 2022
  • IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year 2022
  • New Zealand Motorsport Driver of the Year 2018
  • New Zealand Motorsport Driver of the Year 2019
  • New Zealand Motorsport Driver of the Year 2020
Career Journey

Timeline

2012 📌 Professional motorsport debut in Australian Formula Ford
2013 🎯 Supercars Championship debut with Garry Rogers Motorsport
2016 🎯 First Supercars race win at Winton Motor Raceway
2018 🏆 First Supercars Championship title
2019 🏆 Second consecutive Supercars Championship
2020 🏆 Third Supercars Championship title
2021 🎯 Transitioned to IndyCar with Team Penske
2023 🏆 First IndyCar race win at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course