The Pit Straight: Penske Penalties Mar Perfect Reputation
Indy 500 qualifying weekend was one to forget for Roger Penske’s team.
Indy 500 qualifying weekend was one to forget for Roger Penske’s team.
Following the Team Penske qualifying scandal, it only seems fair to add the one driver who missed the show.
Team Penske’s continual violations of IndyCar rules only hurts its reputation with the field – especially when you consider its team owner also owns the series.
Josef Newgarden and Will Power will start at the rear of the field.
It’s the first time a rookie won the Indy 500 pole since 1983.
None of Team Penske could compete in the Fast 12, and all three cars will start in row 4.
McLaughlin will now start 12th as the car is too damaged to partake in Sunday’s qualifying.
Shwartzman will attempt to race for the pole position.
Larson will now focus all of his energy on the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Sunday evening.