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IndyCar's new Arlington course experienced its first unexpected hazard when cars were released onto the track while workers were still crossing at the start of Practice Two.
A Catering Crew Red-Flagged IndyCar Practice Perry Nelson - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links. " As the first group of drivers was being released to take to the Arlington Streets for the second practice, a red flag was thrown when the broadcast crew and IndyCar officials spotted members of a catering crew for the event still crossing the now hot track. With the red flag out, stewards took to the track, checking the entries and corners to make sure there were no more rogue workers.
Insane #IndyCar #ArlingtonGP pic. twitter. com/Nk4NuJHEV4 — Matt Archuleta (@indy44) March 14, 2026 As reported by IndyStar , race control contacted the team on its radios to inform them of the security breach and the unusual track hazard.
"Okay, everybody, this was a serious breach of security to have people crossing the track while we were in session," IndyCar officials radioed. "So we're going to send safety around the course to check everything we have here. That's how serious this was.
Once we have a secure course that we're comfortable with, we'll give you a count-in. " When practice got underway, there were early issues for Will Power and Scott Dixon when Power hit Dixon in turn four, creating a track blockage with a down tire. Competitors bottlenecked up as the yellow came out.