Indy 500’s Penske cheating scandal explained
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There has been so much drama ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 that Kyle Larson's attempt to complete the 1,100-mile NASCAR double doesn't even crack the top attention-getters. Roger Penske's credibility was tested this week and he fired the top three executives of his IndyCar team because the cars of two-time defending race winner Josef Newgarden and Will Power failed inspection.
Five days after Team Penske had the cars of Josef Newgarden and Will Power pulled for modified attenuators, rival owner Chip Ganassi again weighed in.
Penske and Ganassi are two motorsports giants, and their rivalry will take center stage again this weekend at the Indy 500.
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Scott McLaughlin defended team owner Roger Penske and said he is more motivated than ever to win the Indianapolis 500 after a week of upheaval within his race team.
Roger Penske has always had a pristine reputation. But another scandal with the team he owns in the series he owns has raised new questions.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske extended an invitation for Donald Trump to be the first sitting president to attend the Indy 500.