Scott McLaughlin delivers on ‘promise’ to daughter, with Laguna Seca win first as a father
Scott McLaughlin won the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, marking his first victory as a father and ending a 35-race winless streak. The Team Penske driver led 87 of 95 laps to secure the win, which he dedicated to his daughter, Lucy.
Why it matters
This victory highlights a significant personal and professional milestone for a top-tier athlete in professional motorsports.
Leading 87 of 95 laps from pole at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to win the IndyCar season finale snapped a 35-race winless streak dating back to 2024, but for Scott McLaughlin, crossing the line first meant something much deeper than the record books. It's his eighth career win, but first as a father.
"A bit of everything, to be honest. I'd say a little bit of relief because I've been promising Lucy for a long time a race win," McLaughlin said, referring to his daughter. "She has no idea. She gave me nothing on FaceTime before. That's part of it."
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