Team Penske has announced changes to its leadership structure today, centred around Tim Cindric, who is stepping back as the overall day-to-day leader of the company’s racing programmes.
Cindric will focus solely on the open-wheel programme as President of Team Penske’s IndyCar efforts going forward, and will also have oversight of the team’s racing archives and historical assets.
Jonathan Diuguid will, however, remain in his current role as the Managing Director of Porsche Penske Motorsport in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Diuguid will report directly to Roger Penske, as will Michael Nelson, the President of Team Penske’s NASCAR Operations.
“I have lived my dream job for the past 25 years as the overall leader of the Penske Racing organization,” said Cindric, who first joined Team Penske in 1999. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the best people in the business while achieving many milestones together. I’ve decided I need to make a change that provides me with the flexibility I need at this stage of my career. I appreciate the understanding Roger has provided throughout our conversations and I’m confident this team will continue to succeed as we have a proven leadership team in all areas.”
Cindric has overseen championships and major race victories at all levels of competition during his leadership, most recently, Porsche Penske Motorsport’s second consecutive Rolex 24 At Daytona victory this past weekend.
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