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Roger Penske has faced the first big test of his leadership within the NTT IndyCar Series. Citing their shared frustrations, a powerful faction of IndyCar team owners banded together in February to…
Roger Penske faced a significant test of his leadership within the NTT IndyCar Series when a group of team owners came together in February to discuss their frustrations with the series under Penske Entertainment. The meeting, organized privately by Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, included Andretti Global, Arrow McLaren, Chip Ganassi Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, and Meyer Shank Racing. Team owners raised concerns about the direction of the series, rising costs, and administrative fees charged by Penske Entertainment. After the initial meeting, a larger call was held with all full-time teams, leading to a constructive dialogue with Penske and his executive team. The owners and Penske expressed a shared desire to work together to address their concerns and grow the series, establishing a plan for ongoing communication moving forward. Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles emphasized a positive outcome from the discussions, highlighting alignment and a commitment to continuing dialogue for the benefit of all parties involved.
