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Team Penske’s sheriff is back on pit lane. That’s the nickname Josef Newgarden gave his former crew chief Travis Law — “The Sheriff” — while they were winning races and a ch…
Team Penske’s former crew chief Travis Law, known as “The Sheriff” by Josef Newgarden, has returned to pit lane for a one-off race at Mid-Ohio. Law and Newgarden had a successful partnership, resulting in 18 of Newgarden’s 25 IndyCar victories. Law transitioned to a managerial role in the Porsche Penske Motorsport IMSA GTP program in 2023 before temporarily returning as Newgarden’s chief mechanic due to Chad Gordon’s absence following the birth of his child. Newgarden praised the team’s depth and Law’s contribution, highlighting the seamless transition while emphasizing Law’s caliber and experience in both IndyCar and sports car racing.
