McMurray says he'll be back at Roush Fenway in '09 Jul 28, 2008
Roger Penske, with his IndyCar team in Edmonton for Saturday's race, said the process to find a new driver for the team's third car has just begun. A number of people have called us, Penske said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Newman, Wallace clash over Penske departure Jul 26, 2008
Two weeks after Newman and team owner Roger Penske announced the current Daytona 500 champion would not return next season a decision Newman called mutual former Series champion turned commentator Rusty Wallace said Newman was fired ... Roger Penske called Ryan Newman up to his offices and said I dont need your services next year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Newman, Wallace still at it Jul 26, 2008
Thought we were done with the Ryan Newman-Rusty Wallace feud. Newman, who is leaving Penske Racing, had some things to say about his former teammate at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hornish hoping for bounce back Jul 25, 2008
The winningest driver in IRL history returns to familiar territory for Sundays Allstate 400 At The Brickyard in an unfamiliar position: struggling to find the magic that seemed to flow so easily during Hornishs dominant open-wheel career for team owner Roger Penske. Weve been on a roller coaster, been on a lot of lows and were waiting for it to come back up, said Hornish, who is 33rd in the Sprint Cup standings. (Altus Times, OK)
Brant JamesINSIDE NASCAR Jul 24, 2008
Roger Penske has won 303 races, 21 major national championships and a record 14 Indianapolis 500s ... Newman wielded Penske's long-standing mantra like a hammer: "Roger Penske always says ... it says right on his website: Effort equals results. If you're not getting your results, then you question the effort.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Racin' With Russ Jul 24, 2008
Helio Castroneves started on the pole, but it was his teammate Ryan Briscoe taking the checkers with a Roger Penske strategy that landed him there. Marco Andretti crashed twice, one his fault, one not, and his trail of bad days continues. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Stewart, Newman keep quiet about potential partnership Jul 23, 2008
Roger Penske always says, it says right on his Web site Effort equals results. If youre not. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Newman, Stewart play coy on potential pairing Jul 23, 2008
"That's awesome and we have been dominant, we just aren't dominant right now and that cycles. "Roger Penske always says, it says right on his Web site -- `Effort equals results. If you're not getting your results, then you question the effort. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Newman, Stewart a likely pair Jul 23, 2008
"Roger Penske always says, it says right on his Web site - 'Effort equals results.' If you're not getting your results, then you question the effort.". But Newman said he's committed to finishing the season strong in the No. 12 Dodge for Penske, no matter where he ends up driving. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Briscoe claims second Indycar win Jul 22, 2008
Briscoe, who has battled through controversy and crashes in the US , received the backing from Penske team owner Roger Penske when he claimed the Honda Indy 200 in Lexington, Ohio on Sunday. He finished ahead of teammate Helio Castroneves with New Zealander Scott Dixon third and Queenslander Will Power fourth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Briscoe plays it safe, leads Team Penske's 1-2 Ohio finish Jul 21, 2008
"We stayed out a little bit too long on wet (tires) and fell back. It's typical of (team owner) Roger Penske to think outside the box at that point.". But Penske, who devised Briscoe's strategy, gave much of the credit to his driver. (USA Today -- Sports)
Video surfaces of Danica-Duno dustup Jul 21, 2008
LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) -- Roger Penske came up with a surprising strategy Sunday that Ryan Briscoe turned into his second IndyCar Series victory, but the buzz was still on Saturday's confrontation between Danica Patrick and fellow female IRL driver Milka Duno. After finishing a practice run and getting out of her car, Patrick quickly walked to where Duno, the only other woman racing here this weekend, was pitted and argued with the less experienced driver about getting in her way several times... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Briscoe gives Penske victory Jul 21, 2008
Team owner Roger Penske made the call to put Briscoe out of sequence with the other contenders and it paid off with the Australian driver's second victory of the season and a 1-2 sweep for the team with Helio Castroneves finishing second. The race began about one hour after a downpour soaked the 2. (Florida Times-Union)
Girl fight! Danica, Duno have heated exchange Jul 20, 2008
Danica, Duno have heated exchange - Motor Sports- nbcsports. IndyCar struggles making Danica grow edgy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Acura race team on sizzling track Jul 18, 2008
That duo is second to the high-powered Porsche team owned by Shaker Heights native Roger Penske. But with Acura winning two of the past three ALMS races (Lime Rock, Conn. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Ryan Newman's Career At Penske Raci... Jul 16, 2008
With Don Miller s encouragement, Roger Penske signed Ryan Newman as a developmental driver in the spring of 2000, and the young driver immediately began to compete in the ARCA Series for Penske Racing with the endorsement from Alltel Wireless ... There were high hopes for 2008 even before Newman won Roger Penske his first Daytona 500 trophy. (Suite101.com)
Today's sportshorts Jul 16, 2008
"We want to thank Ryan for his hard work and contributions to Penske Racing over the past nine years," team owner Roger Penske said in a statement. The 30-year-old Newman, known as one of the best qualifiers in NASCAR history, won 11 of his 43 career poles and eight races in 2003 and finished no worse than seventh in the season points from 2002 through 2005. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Newman to leave Penske; Stewart move next? Jul 15, 2008
"We want to thank Ryan for his hard work and contributions to Penske Racing over the past nine years," team owner Roger Penske said in a statement. "We wish Ryan all the best for the future and we'll continue to focus our efforts on making the Chase with Ryan.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Newman leaving Penske Jul 15, 2008
"We want to thank Ryan for his hard work and contributions to Penske Racing over the past nine years," said Roger Penske, owner of Penske Racing. "We wish Ryan all the best for the future, and we'll continue to focus our efforts on making the Chase with Ryan and the Alltel Dodge team this season."Newman won this year's Daytona 500 for his 13th career Sprint Cup victory. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Jul 15, 2008
" After the "Smoke" clears Now that Tony Stewart has made his decision to become an owner/driver in Sprint Cup at Stewart Haas Racing, another major piece of his puzzle fell into place Monday at noon when Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman was granted his release from Penske Racing. That means Newman is now free to join Stewart on the same team in '09. "We want to thank Ryan for his hard work and contributions to Penske Racing over the past nine years," said team owner Roger Penske. "We wish Ryan... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Newman out at Penske Racing Jul 15, 2008
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Islanders part ways with coach Nolan Jul 15, 2008
"We want to thank Ryan for his hard work and contributions to Penske Racing over the past nine years," team owner Roger Penske said. Newman expressed his appreciation to Penske, but gave no indication where he will be racing in 2009. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Notebook: Gibbs Racing says so long to Stewart Jul 13, 2008
Newman said he'd talked recently with Roger Penske. "We're working on a lot of things. It's just a matter of when we decide we're going to move on or part ways, if that does happen.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Auto racing: U.S. road racing history on full display at Mid-Ohio Jun 28, 2008
John Cloud of Medina has once again brought his American muscle cars to the permanent road course, while Alabama's Sean and Pat Ryan will again be wheeling vintage Chevrolet Camaros, including the famous one once owned by Roger Penske. Maybe the neatest car in Steam Corners this weekend is the "Think Pink" Austin-Healey Sprite. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stremme hopes success leads him back to Cup Jun 27, 2008
Stremme said his experiences driving for Wallace and working as a test driver for Roger Penske's Cup team a deal that could turn into a full-time ride next season have given him a taste of what he wants. With Roger Penske, I'm testing with him, I talk to him, we sit down, we discuss things, Stremme said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Once a rising star, Stremme making comeback Jun 26, 2008
Stremme said his experiences driving for Wallace and working as a test driver for Roger Penske's Cup team a deal that could turn into a full-time rid 00001A72 e next season have given him a taste of what he wants. "With Roger Penske, I'm testing with him, I talk to him, we sit down, we discuss things," Stremme said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR team notes Jun 26, 2008
Richard Childress is tied for third all time with Joe Gibbs and Roger Penske for car-owner victories at New Hampshire with three (2001), (2006) and (2007) ... Newman said he has told car owner Roger Penske that he must see an improvement in the team's overall performance before he agrees to the contract extension Penske has offered. (USA Today -- Sports)
Penske, Ganassi struggle Jun 16, 2008
Advertisements Mike Harris, The Associated Press BROOKLYN, MICH. - Roger Penske and Chip Ganassi have had some pretty good days at Michigan International Speedway, both in open-wheel racing and NASCAR. But Sunday wasn't one of them. Among the six cars fielded by the two highly respected team owners, Kurt Busch's 21st-place finish for Penske Racing was the best. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Older Busch tries to get going Jun 13, 2008
The track at Michigan is the closest home track for the big three manufactures and Busch's owner, Roger Penske used to own the track ... "I've had the chance to do it for Dodge, and of course Roger Penske's headquarters are up there. It seems like a second home race for everybody.". (Carroll County Times, MD)
Bobby Labonte Signs With Petty Jun 12, 2008
Newman has spent his entire career driving for Roger Penske, and has developed close friendships with people within the organization. Ragan is improving and Roush will most likely retain him. (Suite101.com)
Front row starters both wreck at Milwaukee Mile Jun 2, 2008
" Hat Man Roger Penske celebrated his team's 300th race victory on Sunday, thanks to the first IndyCar win by Ryan Briscoe. The Captain showed up at the postrace press conference wearing a white hat with the red-stitched inscription "300th. " "It must be a big deal because we've got a hat made," Penske said, grinning. "I guess they have been carrying these around on the haulers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Briscoe gets IndyCar win Jun 2, 2008
The 23-year-old Australian held off a late charge from Indianapolis 500 champion Scott Dixon, avoided the late-race accident _ barely _ and gave team owner Roger Penske his 300th racing win. Four laps from the end of the ABC Supply A.J. Foyt 225, the track ahead of Briscoe was enveloped in smoke and all he could do was hit the brakes hard and hope. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR May 31, 2008
Roger Penske, who owns teams in both series, told me last week that IndyCar needs to add seven or eight teams in order to increase the quality of competition, and it's hard to disagree with that sentiment. 4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Danica, Briscoe still bristling after Indy crash May 30, 2008
Briscoe said he met with team owner Roger Penske and president Tim Cindric earlier this week, and both men assured Briscoe that there is plenty of time left in the season to get back in championship contention. This is Briscoes first season driving IndyCars for Penske after spending last season with Penskes sports car racing team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Va-va-vroom! McDreamy, celebs drive racing May 29, 2008
McDreamy, celebs drive racing - Celebrities- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Make way, NASCAR May 29, 2008
In my book, Roger Penske should have pulled Sam Hornish Jr. from NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 and sent him to Indianapolis for the final weekend of qualifying ... Car owner Roger Penske doesn't take kindly to anything that casts his team in an unfavorable light at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Racing becomes trendy option for celebs May 29, 2008
Those who have been around racing for decades, such as Roger Penske, believe it's a good thing for the sport ... Penske is the son of Roger Penske. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Penske fails in triple crown bid May 26, 2008
The patience and precision that has defined Team Penske backfired, as Castroneves failed to give team owner Roger Penske his dream triple crown Sunday. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ganassi's drivers go for that ol' 1-2 punch May 25, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS When it comes to Roger Penske, does Chip Ganassi have Indianapolis 500 envy. Penske holds the Indianapolis 500 record for owner wins and poles 14 apiece. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Be patient at the start, the 33 Indy 500 starters are warned May 25, 2008
Car owner Roger Penske, whose drivers have won a record 14 Indy 500 races and 14 Indy poles, received the U.S. Auto Club's Roger McCluskey Award of Excellence during the annual drivers meeting. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
'Black cloud has lifted' from Indy 500 May 25, 2008
Pointing to the strong mix of experienced drivers and young talent at Indy, longtime team owner Roger Penske said he's excited about the sport's possibilities, now that everyone's under the IRL IndyCar Series banner. "You can feel and see the difference on pit road, with all the cars and people coming to watch practice and qualifying," Penske said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Expert picks May 25, 2008
Briscoe finished fifth at Indy last year driving for Roger Penske's son, Jay ... He's the only driver in the field with two Indy 500 victories, he's leading the standings and he drives a car owned by Roger Penske. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
New feeling and bigger buzz at old Indy 500 May 24, 2008
Danica Patrick is a proven winner with a legitimate shot at taking the checkered flag, all the top teams and drivers are back for the 92nd running of the Indy 500 and optimism is high for what should, for the first time in 13 years, truly be "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.''Much of the optimism comes from the long-awaited unification of the two American open-wheel series in February.advertisementPointing to the strong mix of experienced drivers and young talent at Indy, longtime team owner... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penske tries for triple crown at Indy May 24, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Roger Penske revolutionized the art of winning at Indianapolis. A Memorial Day weekend victory celebration has practically become an annual rite for the 71-year-old team owner. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penske goes after personal triple crown at Indy May 24, 2008
No owner has won more Indy titles than Roger Penske's 14 ... INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Roger Penske revolutionized the art of winning at Indianapolis. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Penske still in hot pursuit May 24, 2008
Roger Penske has interests outside of racing ... INDIANAPOLIS - Legendary car owner Roger Penske was sitting in a leather lounge chair in his plush motorcoach yesterday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... Roger Penske, a captain of industry who was called upon to head up Detroit's organizing effort for Super Bowl XL and who revived the open-wheel race at Detroit's Belle Isle Park, caught up in the city's sports scene. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Can hard-charging IRL catch up to big brother NASCAR? May 23, 2008
But team owner Roger Penske, who fields cars in the IRL and Cup, says the IRL can't let costs spiral out of control as happened in previous forays with turbo motors in Champ Car. Penske estimates the annual budget for a title contender in NASCAR is more than $20 million; a sponsor can step into a first-rate IndyCar program for about half that. (USA Today -- Sports)
Castroneves denies he has plans for NASCAR May 23, 2008
" Castroneves, who has been with Team Penske since 2000, is under contract through the end of this season. Team owner Roger Penske also owns a three-car team in NASCAR's elite Sprint Cup series. And it was Penske who gave Hornish, the 2006 Indy 500 and series champion for his IRL team, the NASCAR ride. Castroneves said he will discuss his future with Penske and team president Tim Cindric after the 500, but added, "That's the way we always do it with this team. It doesn't mean I'm going to go... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Winners have team theme May 23, 2008
Chances are, the Indy 500 winner will come from one of three camps Chip Ganassi Racing, Roger Penske's perennial powerhouse and the organization run by Michael Andretti. Could the winner come from outside one of these three teams. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Castroneves says he's happy in IndyCars May 22, 2008
"The future, I don't know what's going to happen. But, right now, the only thing I can say is I'm very much committed to my team. I love where I'm at and, hopefully, we can continue.''Castroneves, who has been with Team Penske since 2000, is under contract through the end of this season. Team owner Roger Penske also owns a three-car team in NASCAR's elite Sprint Cup series. And it was Penske who gave Hornish, the 2006 Indy 500 and series champion for his IRL team, the NASCAR ride.Castroneves... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Head of the rookie class May 21, 2008
Castroneves now drives for Team Penske, whose owner, Roger Penske, already has a three-car NASCAR Sprint Cup team and could add one more under NASCAR's rules. And one of Penske's stock cars is driven by three-time IndyCar Series champion Sam Hornish Jr., Castroneves' former teammate, who switched to NASCAR this season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Book celebrates Michigan International Speedway May 15, 2008
The book, which was a six-month project, includes a foreword by Roger Penske and an appendix that lists all MIS race winners, including NASCAR's three levels, CART, the Indy Racing League, ARCA, IROC and the American Speed Association. CONTINUED 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dixon takes Indy pole May 12, 2008
Scott Dixon from Ganassi's race team topped teammate Dan Wheldon to capture the pole for the May 25 race with Roger Penske driver Ryan Briscoe completing the front row. That makes six of the past seven seasons the Indy pole-sitter came from one of the three powers. (Cleveland.com)
Ganassi's gamble pays off with Dixon on Indy 500 pole May 12, 2008
The New Zealander's pole run came with just over two hours left in the session and only moments after Ryan Briscoe, the first driver to qualify Saturday, made his own gamble in an effort to give team owner Roger Penske a record 15th Indy pole. The team withdrew his earlier speed of 224. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Dixon speeds to Indy pole May 12, 2008
"The New Zealander's pole run came with just over two hours left in the session and only moments after Ryan Briscoe, the first driver to qualify Saturday, made his own gamble in an effort to give team owner Roger Penske a record 15th Indy pole. The team withdrew his earlier speed of 224.833, and Briscoe, who wound up third, put his Team Penske entry on top briefly with a run of 226.080.Wheldon's earlier speed of 225.840, which had held the pole briefly, was then withdraw by his team with about... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Hornish has no plans to race in Indy 500 Apr 19, 2008
Hornish's plans were the subject of much speculation after owner Roger Penske entered a No. 77 car in the Indy 500 - and didn't say who would be driving it. Hornish, a former Indy 500 winner, is in his first NASCAR season after leaving the Indy Racing League. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Newman penalized Apr 9, 2008
Also penalized were car owner Roger Penske, who was docked 25 points, and crew chief Roy McCauley, who was fined $25,000 and placed on probation until the end of the season. There was no word from Penske Racing South about appealing the penalty, but the team indicated it plans to move on as the series heads to Avondale, Ariz. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Briefs | Venus Williams takes hiatus, doesn't give reason Apr 9, 2008
Also penalized were car owner Roger Penske, who was docked 25 points, and crew chief Roy McCauley, fined $25,000 and placed on probation until the end of the year. Cooper is Petty's crew chief: Stewart Cooper was hired as crew chief for Kyle Petty, taking over the No. 45 Dodge after the car didn't qualify for the past two Sprint Cup races. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Venus Williams takes indefinite leave from tennis Apr 9, 2008
Newman was docked 25 points, car owner Roger Penske was docked 25 points and crew chief Roy McCauley was fined $25,000 and placed on probation until the end of the year because the No. 12 Dodge was too high following Newman's fourth-place run. The penalty drops Newman from eighth to 10th in the Sprint Cup standings. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Player's e-mail pushes for ouster of Upshaw Apr 9, 2008
Car owner Roger Penske was docked 25 points. BASEBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Pole-sitter Dixon gets off to a fast start Mar 30, 2008
So much so that Roger Penske, the legendary car owner who defected to the IRL in 2001, and actor Paul Newman, co-owner of a Champ Car team with Carl Haas and Michael Lanigan who made no secret of his disdain for the IRL and "the management" at IMS, co-signed and circulated a letter last week to former Indy 500 ticket-holders, inviting them to come back to the Brickyard in May for the 92d running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. "We're business guys," Penske said. (Boston Globe)
The top 35: Who's in and who's out in the Sprint Cup Mar 20, 2008
Heading to Martinsville, the coveted 35th spot belongs to the No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge team owned by Roger Penske and driven by Sam Hornish Jr., who will make his first start at Martinsville next week. Four points behind in 36th is the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford team owned by Geoff Smith, and driven by Jamie McMurray, who has six top-10 finishes in 10 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at Martinsville. (Niles Star, MI)
Tim TuttleINSIDE NASCAR Mar 19, 2008
" Hamlin was leading when he was caught up in the wreck started when Paul Menard ran into Dario Franchitti just past halfway. The No. 11's right-rear fender was bashed in and Hamlin had to make two stops to have it twisted away from the tire. He stayed on the lead lap and restarted from the back. The twisted sheet metal didn't seem to slow Hamlin, who darted in and out until he finally passed Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Tony Stewart on the outside for the lead with four to go. Next, Kevin Harvick... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart not likely to test Goodyear tires anytime soon after poor Las Vegas showing Mar 15, 2008
But if car owner Roger Penske wants to swap points again, it was news to Busch. That's the first I've heard of it, Busch said Friday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Stewart in a tire tiff Mar 15, 2008
" Asked if the two sides could move past this disagreement, Stucker said he hoped so. Busch and Hornish swap points Kurt Busch graciously gave new teammate Sam Hornish Jr. his 2007 points at the start of the season to ensure Hornish would make the first five races of the year. Now that Hornish is on the bubble of dropping out of the top 35, the drivers could theoretically swap points again. Hornish heads into Sunday's race at Bristol 36th in the points. Busch, who is a former champion and can... (Athens Banner-Herald)
