Arrow McLaren Renews Longstanding Expensive Partnerships With Mission Foods and Onsemi
In the high-stakes, high-dollar world of INDYCAR racing, you’re only as good as the company you keep. And by “company,” I mean the ones footing the bills. So, let’s all breathe a collective sigh of relief for the folks in Papaya, because Arrow McLaren just announced they’re keeping two of their biggest checkbooks in the paddock.
Mission Foods and Onsemi Aren’t Going Anywhere
That’s right, Mission Foods and Onsemi aren’t going anywhere. They’ve inked deals to stick with the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team through the 2026 season. In a sport where sponsorships can vanish faster than a set of soft tires at Mid-Ohio, locking down multi-year renewals is important for everyone involved.
It seems the team’s strong 2025 campaign, which saw Pato O’Ward snagging second in the championship, was enough to convince the sponsors that their money is well-spent. Nothing says “let’s do this again” like seeing your logo plastered all over a car that’s consistently fighting for wins. Two race wins, three poles, and a dozen podiums? Yeah, that’ll do it.
The Tortilla Titans and the Tech Gurus
Let’s be honest, Mission Foods has become as much a part of the INDYCAR scenery as checkered flags and questionable facial hair. They’ve been backing Arrow McLaren since 2020, and their “2Fast2Tasty” campaign with O’Ward has been a masterclass in sponsor activation. Who else could make a supermarket appearance in Indianapolis feel like a major event? Their bright yellow and red branding is unmistakable, and their continued partnership means we can expect more trackside tacos and driver shenanigans for years to come.
Juan Gonzalez, the CEO of Mission Foods, sounded pretty jazzed about it. “We’re thrilled to continue our journey with Arrow McLaren and Pato O’Ward. It’s a six-season relationship that’s still going strong.”
Then you have Onsemi, the brains behind the brawn. These are the people who make the tiny, brilliant things that power our modern world. They jumped on board in 2023, plastering their name on the No. 6 car for a handful of races each season. But here’s the interesting part: they’re shifting gears. Instead of focusing solely on having their logo on the car, they’re pivoting to a “hospitality-centered relationship which is smart for Onsemi.
Why This Matters For Arrow McLaren
For a team with ambitions as grand as Arrow McLaren, this is more than just a press release. It’s a statement of intent. It says they have the financial muscle to keep chasing down the Penskes and Ganassis of the world. Building a bigger facility in Indianapolis isn’t cheap, and you can’t pay for it with good intentions. You need partners who believe in the vision and are willing to write the checks; luckily, Arrow McLaren has them. It’s tremendous that this gets done after they just lost NTT Data as a sponsor, so they had to keep both Onsemi and Mission Foods.
Kevin Thimjon, the team’s President, hit all the right notes. “Our family of partners is critical to our team’s success,” he stated, adding that they’re “proud to continue to collaborate.” It’s the standard corporate-speak, but there’s a clear message: thank goodness they’re staying. This stability allows the team to focus on what really matters—making the cars go faster.
Final Thoughts
So, as the 2025 season fades into the rearview mirror and teams gear up for 2026, Arrow McLaren can do so with a bit more swagger. They’ve got the drivers, they’ve got the momentum, and now, they’ve confirmed they have the money with Onsemi and Mission Foods. In the brutal business of motorsports, that’s half the battle won. The rest will be decided in time.
