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Team Penske Shaken by IndyCar Cheating Scandal: Major Leadership Exodus

Team Penske has dismissed key IndyCar leaders Tim Cindric, Ron Ruzewski, and Kyle Moyer following a cheating scandal involving modified attenuators on Josef Newgarden’s and Will Power’s cars during Indy 500 qualifying. The drivers were relegated to the back of the grid for Sunday’s race. Owner Roger Penske apologized, stating: “Nothing is more important than the integrity of our sport.” Continue reading Team Penske Shaken by IndyCar Cheating Scandal: Major Leadership Exodus

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Team Penske Flexes Muscle in Indy 500 Qualifying Day 1

Team Penske asserted its dominance on the opening day of qualifying for the 108th Indianapolis 500, sweeping the top three positions among the drivers who advanced to Sunday’s battle for the NTT P1 Award pole position.
Will Power led the Penske charge by posting the fastest four-lap average of 233.758 mph in his No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet. Reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was second at 233.332 mph, followed by Scott McLaughlin’s 233.293 mph in the No. 3 Pennzoil entry.
If the Penske trio can hold onto the top three spots after Sunday’s qualifying, it will mark just the second time in Indianapolis 500 history that one team has swept the front row. Penske previously accomplished the feat in 1988.
“It was a good, smooth run,” Power said. “We would have liked to have run in the heat, but (team owner) Roger (Penske) didn’t want us to go out. I think (Alexander) Rossi is the one who could break up the all-Penske front row, but I think one of us (Penske) will get the pole.” Continue reading Team Penske Flexes Muscle in Indy 500 Qualifying Day 1

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Palou Dominates for Lucrative $500K Win at Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge

In a race where tire strategy played a major role, Alex Palou’s pure speed prevailed as he dominated the Sprint for the Purse at The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge on Sunday. The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion led all 20 laps from the pole position in his No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to claim a $500,000 payday for the non-points exhibition victory. … Continue reading Palou Dominates for Lucrative $500K Win at Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge

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Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou Claim Poles for $1 Million Challenge Heat Races

Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou claimed pole positions in Saturday’s qualifying for The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge. Rosenqvist secured the pole for the first heat race, while Palou took the pole for the second heat race. Winners will start from the front row for the 20-lap feature race, offering a $500,000 prize. Windy conditions presented challenges during qualifying. Live coverage on Sunday at 12:30 pm ET. Continue reading Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou Claim Poles for $1 Million Challenge Heat Races

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Alex Palou Sizzles in Thermal Club Test Sessions

The familiar sight of Alex Palou leading the way greeted NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams and fans on Friday during the opening day of testing at The Thermal Club near Palm Springs, California. The reigning series champion picked up right where he left off last season, pacing both practice sessions on the challenging 17-turn, 3.067-mile road course. Palou’s best overall lap of 1 minute, 39.3373 seconds … Continue reading Alex Palou Sizzles in Thermal Club Test Sessions

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$1 Million on the Line in Unique INDYCAR Challenge Event

One of the most unique and lucrative events in recent INDYCAR history takes place this weekend with The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge in Southern California. Not since the Marlboro Challenge in 1992 has the sport put on a special non-points exhibition race with such a massive purse on the line. The made-for-TV showcase gets underway Friday with two days of crucial open testing around … Continue reading $1 Million on the Line in Unique INDYCAR Challenge Event

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INDYCAR Heads to The Thermal Club for $1 Million Challenge

One of the most unique and lucrative events in INDYCAR history is set for March 22-24 at the luxurious Thermal Club near Palm Springs, California. The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge will feature a record $1.756 million purse – the largest for any INDYCAR race outside of the Indianapolis 500. The non-points exhibition event breaks new ground with an innovative knockout format. It begins with … Continue reading INDYCAR Heads to The Thermal Club for $1 Million Challenge

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