### Penske Racing Faces Shakeup Amid Indy 500 Qualifying Scandal

In the wake of a scandal involving illegal modifications during the Indy 500 qualifying, Team Penske is undergoing significant changes in leadership. Roger Penske has acknowledged "organisational failures" and announced major departures within the team.

Key figures leaving include Tim Cindric, who served the organization for 26 years and was the chief race strategist for Josef Newgarden. Cindric had stepped back from his day-to-day responsibilities earlier this year following another controversy involving push-to-pass mechanisms. His role within the team had been significant, with his son Austin currently racing for Penske in NASCAR.

Ron Ruzewski, the managing director and race strategist for Will Power, is also exiting the team after 21 years. Further shaking up the organization, general manager Kyle Moyer has ended his 11-year tenure. These exits come after Newgarden and Power were relegated to the back of the field, a $200,000 fine was issued, and race strategists were suspended for modifications found on the rear attenuator of their cars.

Penske has promised additional announcements regarding new personnel for the upcoming Indianapolis 500, highlighting the urgency to address the ongoing issues. In his first public statement since the scandal surfaced, Penske emphasized that the integrity of the sport and the race teams is paramount. He expressed deep regret to fans, partners, and the organization for these lapses.

This follows a press conference held by IndyCar president Doug Boles, who described the situation as personally "devastating" for Penske. As Team Penske prepares for the Indianapolis 500, the aftermath of the scandal continues to reshape the organization.