Simon Pagenaud
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, file photo, Penske Corporation Chairman Roger Penske responds to a question during a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Penske completed his purchase of Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, becoming just the fourth owner of the historic facility and subsidiaries that include the IndyCar Series. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Roger Penske takes ownership of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 06, 2020 11:28 AM EST

Kyle Busch heads to his garage during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Kyle Busch brings the Rowdy show to the Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 03, 2020 05:50 PM EST

FILE - In this May 24, 1996, file photo, a cloud hangs over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in this photo taken from the Goodyear blimp. Turn one is at the lower left. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series have been sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning announcement that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/ John R. Fulton Jr., File )
Penske buys Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2019 08:23 AM EST

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
McLaren confirms Askew and O'Ward for 2020 IndyCar lineup

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 30, 2019 11:52 AM EDT

Newgarden drives first Indy car at Charlotte in 20 years

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 27, 2019 07:29 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden turned exhibition laps Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the first appearance of an open-wheel car at the...

Josef Newgarden, left, kisses the trophy after winning the championship after an IndyCar auto race at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/David Royal)
Newgarden wins championship and Herta wins IndyCar finale

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 22, 2019 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - In a Tuesday, May 14, 2019 file photo, Colton Herta looks at his practice results during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. Herta is closing in on a deal to be pulled inside the Andretti Autosport camp as IndyCar drivers are getting a jump on their 2020 plans. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Herta continues to overshadow IndyCar championship race

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2019 06:02 PM EDT

FILE - In a Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 file photo, Takuma Sato smiles as he is interviewed after winning the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. Takuma Sato will return to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing next season. Rahal said Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 it had picked up the option for next year on Sato(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Sato extends with Rahal, Herta moves to Andretti

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Josef Newgarden waves before an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. Newgarden can win his second IndyCar championship in three years in the season finale at historic Laguna Seca on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Newgarden seeks 2nd title in 3 years in battle of Americans

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 19, 2019 04:32 PM EDT

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2019 10:01 AM EDT
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400 Site: Richmond, Virginia. Schedule: Friday,...

File-This Aug. 17, 2019, file photo shows Josef Newgarden laughing during a news conference for Sunday's IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Newgarden has been the IndyCar points leader for all but one race this season and built enough of a cushion that his mindset has changed as the championship race speeds into an anticlimactic final two events of the year. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Will Power wins at Portland in big day for Team Penske

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 01, 2019 04:24 PM EDT

File-This Aug. 17, 2019, file photo shows Alexander Rossi speaking during a news conference for Sunday's IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Josef Newgarden has been the IndyCar points leader for all but one race this season and built enough of a cushion that his mindset has changed as the championship race speeds into an anticlimactic final two events of the year. Newgarden leads Team Penske teammate and Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud by 38 points, while Rossi is 46 points behind. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Newgarden bobbles during qualifying session at Portland

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 31, 2019 07:34 PM EDT

File-This Aug. 17, 2019, file photo shows Scott Dixon during a news conference for Sunday's IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Josef Newgarden has been the IndyCar points leader for all but one race this season and built enough of a cushion that his mindset has changed as the championship race speeds into an anticlimactic final two events of the year. Newgarden leads Team Penske teammate and Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud by 38 points, while Alexander Rossi is 46 points behind. Five-time and reigning series champion Dixon is still mathematically in the hunt, but a mechanical issue last week at Gateway dropped him to 70 points behind Newgarden. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Newgarden races into Portland with IndyCar title his to lose

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 31, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 10:26 AM EDT
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES BOJANGLES SOUTHERN 500 Site: Darlington, South Carolina. Schedule: Friday...

Josef Newgarden, bottom, leads early during the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Takuma Sato wins IndyCar stop at World Wide

By Ken Roberts Aug. 24, 2019 11:23 PM EDT

Newgarden wins IndyCar pole at Gateway, his third of season

By Ken Roberts Aug. 23, 2019 07:50 PM EDT
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Josef Newgarden won the pole for Saturday night's IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway. It was the second pole...

Newgarden, Penske hope to continue winning ways at Gateway

By Ken Roberts Aug. 23, 2019 06:14 PM EDT
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Josef Newgarden will have a chance to expand his points lead in the IndyCar series with a win Saturday night at World Wide Technology Raceway at...

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Alexander Rossi gets set for qualifying for an IndyCar Series auto race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Rossi took a huge hit in the championship race last weekend when he was wrecked on the first lap at Pocono Raceway. But he’s not giving up with three IndyCar races remaining, and plans to race for wins beginning Saturday night, Aug. 24 at Gateway to climb back into the title picture. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Rossi eyes race wins to regain ground in IndyCar title chase

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 22, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Drivers led by Simon Pagenaud (22) enter Turn 1 after taking the green flag to start the IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Column: IndyCar and Pocono must make tough marriage decision

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 19, 2019 03:08 PM EDT

Drivers led by Simon Pagenaud (22) enter Turn 1 after taking the green flag to start the IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: Power wins shortened Pocono race marred by wreck

Aug. 18, 2019 03:15 PM EDT