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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.

  • 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.
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