In 2015, Hunter McElrea stepped up to single-seaters, competing in Formula Ford championships in both Australia and New Zealand, sometimes with the family outfit Hunter McElrea Racing.
17 Facts About Hunter McElrea
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In 2018, Hunter McElrea contested a second full season of Australian Formula Ford with Sonic Motor Racing Services, accumulating thirteen wins and becoming the first non-Australian driver to win the title since 1985.
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In December 2018, Hunter McElrea won the $200,000 Mazda Road to Indy Shootout at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park to compete in the 2019 US F2000 National Championship.
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In October 2019, Hunter McElrea reunited with Pabst to partake in the Chris Griffis Memorial Test, setting the fastest time in the Indy Pro 2000 category.
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Hunter McElrea again signed for Pabst Racing, for the 2021 season.
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Hunter McElrea won races at Barber Motorsports Park, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and New Jersey Motorsports Park on his way to 3rd in the championship.
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Hunter McElrea claimed seven podiums and a season leading five pole positions.
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Hunter McElrea signed with Andretti Autosport, for the 2022 Indy Lights season.
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Hunter McElrea scored pole position on debut at the Grand Prix of St Petersburg.
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In 2022 Hunter McElrea achieved three pole positions, two race wins at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Iowa Speedway, and claimed 'Rookie of the Year' honours.
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On 3 September, Andretti Autosport announced that Hunter McElrea would join them again for the 2023 season.
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Hunter McElrea showed good pace throughout the weekend, but ultimately retired during the race, finishing 24th.
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In 2024, Hunter McElrea made the switch to sportscar racing and signed with TDS Racing to compete in the 2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship in LMP2.
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Hunter McElrea would compete in the Michelin Endurance Cup rounds alongside Steven Thomas and Mikkel Jensen.
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Hunter McElrea would get his first win in the championship at Indianapolis and would win again at the 2024 Petit Le Mans.
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Hunter McElrea returned to the championship for the 2025 season, continuing to compete with TDS Racing.
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Hunter McElrea is the third generation in his motor racing family.