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Team Penske and Chevrolet announce multi-year extension of IndyCar partnership

Team Penske and Chevrolet have agreed to a multi-year extension of their partnership in the IndyCar Series, ensuring the most successful team in series history will remain paired with the manufacturer behind much of its iconic success. The alliance stands as one of the most decorated in motorsports, highlighted by nine Indianapolis 500 victories with drivers Rick Mears, Emerson Fittipaldi ...…

Team Penske and Chevrolet announce multi-year extension of IndyCar partnership

Team Penske and Chevrolet have reached a multi-year agreement to continue their partnership within the IndyCar Series. This collaboration, one of the most successful in motorsport history, boasts nine Indianapolis 500 wins, including victories by Rick Mears, Emerson Fittipaldi, Helio Castroneves, Juan Pablo Montoya, Will Power, Simon Pagenaud, and Josef Newgarden.

Roger Penske expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that it extends beyond on-track success, emphasizing Team Penske's commitment to Chevrolet. The alliance has yielded 125 race victories and 157 pole positions since its inception in 1986. Team Penske's involvement with Chevrolet dates back to 1968, with Mark Donohue driving a Chevrolet-powered Eagle in a USAC-sanctioned race.

In 1986, the modern era began with the introduction of the Ilmor Chevrolet V8 engine, which secured its first victory at Pocono Raceway in 1987 and ultimately won the Indianapolis 500 in 1988. General Motors President Mark Reuss highlighted the strong competitive relationship between Team Penske and Chevrolet, driven by trust, technical excellence, and a relentless pursuit of winning.

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