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Tim Cindric Steps Back: Longtime Team Penske President Shifts Focus to IndyCar

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
January 31, 2025
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Tim Cindric Steps Back: Longtime Team Penske President Shifts Focus to IndyCar

May 27, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; IndyCar Series team official Tim Cindric during the 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In a monumental shift for Team Penske, longtime President Tim Cindric is stepping away from overseeing the team’s day-to-day operations, instead shifting his focus to IndyCar, Penske’s historical assets, and archives.

The move marks the end of Cindric’s reign as the overall leader of Penske Racing, a position he’s held for 25 years. While he will retain his title as President, the team’s NASCAR and IMSA divisions will now report directly to Roger Penske instead of Cindric.

A Quarter-Century of Success and a New Chapter

Cindric, who first joined Penske in 1999 and was promoted to President in 2006, has been one of the most visible and influential figures in the team’s leadership. Under his watch, Penske’s dominance across IndyCar, NASCAR, and IMSA has been unparalleled, including multiple Indianapolis 500 victories, IndyCar championships, and a NASCAR Cup Series title.

However, after decades at the helm, Cindric acknowledged that it was time for a change.

“I have lived my dream job for the past 25 years as the overall leader of the Penske Racing organization,” Cindric stated. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the best people in the business while achieving many milestones together. I’ve decided I need to make a change that provides me with the flexibility I need at this stage of my career.”

He also thanked Roger Penske for his understanding, emphasizing his confidence in the leadership team that remains.

What This Means for Team Penske’s Future

With Cindric stepping back, the leadership hierarchy has been reshuffled:

  • IndyCar operations will still be led by Ron Ruzewski, who will work alongside Cindric.
  • NASCAR operations will continue under Michael Nelson, who will now report directly to Roger Penske.
  • IMSA operations will remain under Jonathan Diuguid, also reporting directly to Penske.

Lingering Controversy: The Fallout from Penske’s Push-to-Pass Scandal

Cindric’s reduced role comes in the wake of Penske’s major controversy in the 2024 IndyCar season opener at St. Petersburg, where the team was found guilty of illegally using Push-to-Pass during restarts.

As a result, Penske suspended Cindric internally, preventing him from participating in the 2024 Indianapolis 500—where Josef Newgarden secured the team’s historic 20th Indy 500 win.

While there is no official statement connecting this shake-up to the scandal, it undoubtedly played a role in Penske’s restructuring.

Legacy & What’s Next

Despite the controversy, Cindric’s legacy with Penske is undeniable. His strategic brilliance helped guide Josef Newgarden to multiple championships in IndyCar, while his oversight saw Penske become a dominant force in NASCAR and sports car racing.

Now, with Cindric shifting focus to IndyCar, it remains to be seen whether this change will revitalize Penske’s efforts in open-wheel racing or if it’s the beginning of a larger shift in leadership.

One thing’s for sure—Team Penske is entering a new era.

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