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Penske Exec Breaks Silence Post-Firing
29 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Tim Cindric received offers after Penske Racing axed him in May.
- Team Penske faced a second 'cheating' scandal, impacting key leaders.
- Cindric is open to new opportunities within or outside motorsport.
Tim Cindric, who previously served as Penske Racing's president and Josef Newgarden's race strategist, is now exploring new professional avenues after being dismissed in May. The decision followed Team Penske's involvement in a scandal where two entries failed technical inspection at the Indy 500 due to illegally modified rear attenuators. This incident marked the second major controversy for the team in just over a year.
Following the scandal, Roger Penske took decisive action, terminating Cindric, general manager Kyle Moyer, and managing director Ron Ruzewski. While Moyer and Ruzewski have since joined rival teams Arrow McLaren and Andretti Global respectively, Cindric remains uncommitted. He has stated he is open to diverse opportunities, reflecting on his nearly three decades with the Penske organization.
Team Penske is entering a new phase, with Jonathan Diguid set to lead the IndyCar outfit as president starting in 2026. Additionally, Will Power will depart after 17 years, replaced by David Malukas. Roger Penske has also recently sold a 33% stake in IndyCar to media partner FOX, signaling a new era for the racing series.
