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Penske Entertainment has split with Indy NXT director Richard Buck. RACER has learned the former NASCAR executive, who was announced on December 10 as the leader of IndyCar’s development series, wa…
Penske Entertainment has parted ways with Indy NXT director Richard Buck, just ahead of the season debut in St. Petersburg, as reported by RACER. Buck, a former NASCAR executive, was appointed as the head of IndyCar’s development series on December 10. This move allows Penske Entertainment to search for a new NXT director early on, while also granting Buck the chance to explore new opportunities. Despite his esteemed career in motor racing, Buck was brought in to succeed Levi Jones, who oversaw the revitalization of the series until 2024. The decision to replace Buck was influenced by feedback from NXT team owners, leading to the change just days before the season kickoff. While the search for a new director continues, Doug Boles and Jason Penix will step in temporarily to support series operations at St. Petersburg. The rest of Indy NXT’s operations team remains unaffected by the leadership transition.
