Tim Cindric has decided to take a step back as the overall day-to-day leader of Team Penske’s racing programs, the organization confirmed on Friday.
In a team-issued statement, Cindric said: “I have lived my dream job for the past 25 years as the overall leader of the Penske Racing organization. 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 will remain as the President of Team Penske’s efforts in the NTT IndyCar Series, where the organization fields entries for Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, and Will Power, and will also have oversight of the team’s racing archives and historic assets. Ron Ruzewski will continue as Managing Director for the IndyCar team.
Michael Nelson will remain as the President of Team Penske’s NASCAR Cup Series program, which fields entries for Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano, as well as Vice President of Operations.
Jonathan Diuguid will continue in the role of Managing Director of Porsche Penske Motorsport, which won the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona earlier this month.
Both Nelson and Diuguid will report to Roger Penske, directly.
