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Team Penske bounced back in style at Nashville, just a week after a major Indy 500 scandal rocked the organisation.
Ryan Blaney believes Team Penske responded emphatically to the recent IndyCar controversy by dominating Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville, where they outperformed their competitors.
Recent intense scrutiny on Penske followed the illegal modification scandal involving Josef Newgarden and Will Power during the IndyCar event at Indianapolis, resulting in severe penalties for both drivers and the team.
The controversy raised doubts about Team Penske’s integrity and its founder Roger Penske, leading to the dismissal of top executives including president Tim Cindric as a response to the situation.
Despite facing unfounded speculation and criticism, Penske’s NASCAR division delivered a strong performance at Nashville Superspeedway, with Blaney clinching the victory ahead of Carson Hocevar.
Blaney’s win in the #12 Ford ensured that all four Penske cars, including the Wood Brothers entry, have secured at least one victory in the 2025 season, with all four teams now provisionally locked into the playoffs.
Blaney expressed pride in the team’s performance, highlighting the early season success and the collaborative effort among all Penske-affiliated teams in achieving consistent speed and results on the track.
