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Roger Penske Reshapes Team Amid Latest IndyCar Scandal

Team Penske faces penalties, leadership changes, and scrutiny as it reorganizes after consecutive technical infractions ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

May 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) prepares to ride back to the garages Monday, May 19, 2025, after practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Team Penske's Josef Newgarden and Will Power were penalized after their cars failed inspection for modified rear attenuators, a non-modifiable safety part.
  • The penalties included $100,000 fines per entry, back-of-grid starts, strategist suspensions, and loss of qualifying points and pit box selections.
  • Roger Penske fired three senior executives—Tim Cindric, Ron Ruzewski, and Kyle Moyer—citing repeated organizational failures in 2024 and 2025.
  • Penske apologized publicly, reaffirming his commitment to the sport's integrity, and confirmed that IndyCar is exploring the creation of an independent governing body.
  • Drivers and new strategists aim to restore the team's reputation as Newgarden and Power prepare to start from the back at the 109th Indianapolis 500.