Team Penske

Team Penske, founded by Roger Penske, is one of the most successful auto racing organizations in history. Competing across multiple disciplines, including IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA SportsCar, and FIA World Endurance, the team has achieved over 500 victories and 40 championships. Established at the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona, Team Penske has also participated in Formula One, Can-Am, and Australia’s Supercars. Key achievements include numerous Indianapolis 500 wins and NASCAR Cup Series championships. Headquartered under the Penske Corporation, with Tim Cindric as president, the team epitomizes innovation and excellence in motorsports. Its legacy continues to shape global racing.

 

Team Details

Foundation: Established in 1966 by Roger Penske, debuted at the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Ownership: Operates as a division of Penske Corporation, owned and chaired by Roger Penske.

Leadership: Tim Cindric serves as the team president, overseeing operations across multiple racing series.

Racing Disciplines: Competes in IndyCar Series, NASCAR Cup Series, IMSA SportsCar Championship, and FIA World Endurance Championship.

Major Achievements: Over 500 race victories and more than 40 championships across all motorsports categories.

Indianapolis 500 Legacy: Holds a record 19 wins in the prestigious Indy 500, making it the most successful team in the event’s history.

NASCAR Success: Multiple NASCAR Cup Series championships, including recent titles with drivers like Joey Logano.

Global Presence: Competed in Formula One, Can-Am, Trans Am, and Australia’s Supercars Championship.

Innovation and Excellence: Renowned for its commitment to technological advancements and strategic prowess in motorsports.

Headquarters: Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, often referred to as “Penske City” due to its state-of-the-art facilities.

 

Team Stats

Year/Season Series Achievement Notable Driver(s)
1969 Can-Am 1st Team Championship Mark Donohue
1972 Indianapolis 500 1st Indy 500 Win Mark Donohue
1973-1974 Trans-Am Series Back-to-Back Championships Mark Donohue
1985-1988 CART IndyCar Series 4 Championships Rick Mears, Danny Sullivan
1994 IndyCar & NASCAR Indy 500 Win, NASCAR Cup Series Win Al Unser Jr., Rusty Wallace
2008 Grand-Am SportsCar Daytona Prototype Championship Ryan Briscoe, Helio Castroneves
2015 NASCAR Xfinity Series Xfinity Championship Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski
2018 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Win Joey Logano
2019 IndyCar Series IndyCar Championship Josef Newgarden
2022 NASCAR & IndyCar Dual Series Championships Joey Logano, Will Power