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Tim Cindric Steps Back from Day-to-Day Leadership at Team Penske

Cindric will remain president of the IndyCar program while transitioning away from overall operational oversight after 25 years of success.

Roger Penske, owner of the Penske Corporation and President of Penske Racing, Tim Cindric are seen in the Team Penske pit garage during practice for the V8 Supercars Clipsal 500 at Adelaide Street Circuit on February 27, 2015 in Adelaide, Australia.
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Overview

  • Tim Cindric, who has led Team Penske since 1999, will step back from daily operations but continue as president of the IndyCar team.
  • Under Cindric's leadership, Team Penske achieved significant milestones, including 10 Indianapolis 500 wins, three Daytona 500 victories, and three consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championships from 2022 to 2024.
  • Cindric will now oversee Penske's racing archives, historical assets, and the Penske Racing Museum, while maintaining his role as strategist for Josef Newgarden in IndyCar.
  • The leadership structure remains stable, with Michael Nelson continuing as president of the NASCAR program, Jonathan Diuguid leading Porsche Penske Motorsport, and Ron Ruzewski managing the IndyCar team.
  • Cindric cited a desire for more flexibility at this stage of his career and expressed confidence in the team's proven leadership and ongoing success.