Team Penske faced penalties for altering the rear attenuators of the No. 12 and No. 2 cars before the Fast 12 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, resulting in both cars being moved to the back of the field for the Indy 500. Additionally, key personnel departures were announced, including team president Tim Cindric, managing director Ron Ruzewski, and general manager Kyle Moyer.
Roger Penske expressed disappointment over the situation, acknowledging team failures and emphasizing the importance of integrity and credibility. He highlighted the investments made to elevate the series and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway but recognized the need for accountability within Team Penske.
Concerns about the potential conflict of interest arising from Penske owning the team, series, and Speedway were addressed by Penske, who stressed his lack of involvement in race officiating. Despite this, he acknowledged the need to improve transparency and independence to uphold the series’ credibility and integrity.
Calls for an independent technical inspection process and enhanced governance within the IndyCar Series have grown louder in the wake of the recent incidents involving Team Penske.
