CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tim Cindric, who has served as president of Team Penske and has been a vital figure in Roger Penske’s competitive endeavors, is making a significant transition in his career. While he will step down from his overall leadership role within the organization, he will maintain his position as president of the IndyCar program.

Cindric has been with Penske since 1999, overseeing various operational aspects across NASCAR, IndyCar, and sports car racing in both IMSA and the World Endurance Championship series. Team Penske has enjoyed an impressive run, highlighted by victories in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, a consecutive Indianapolis 500 win, three straight NASCAR Cup Series championships, and titles in both IMSA and WEC.

Notably, the team secured back-to-back wins at the Rolex 24 just recently. Cindric’s influence extends to several branches of the Penske enterprise, including Penske Technology Group, Penske Restoration, the Penske Heritage Center, and the Penske Racing Museum. His track record includes participation in ten Indy 500 victories, three Daytona 500 wins, and triumphs at events like the 12 Hours of Sebring and the Rolex.

In addition to his leadership roles, Cindric acts as the race strategist for Josef Newgarden, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and two-time IndyCar titleholder. In the recent restructuring, it has been confirmed that he will continue to serve in this pivotal capacity.

Alongside Cindric’s impending changes, he will retain oversight for the team’s racing archives and historical assets. Ron Ruzewski will continue in his role as managing director for the IndyCar team. Cindric expressed his gratitude during this transition, stating, “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.”

Tim Cindric also faced controversy last year when an IndyCar incident involved his drivers Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin. They were found to have improperly utilized the push-to-pass boost system during an early-season race, leading to the disqualification of their finishes and a two-race suspension for both Cindric and Ruzewski.

In the NASCAR sector of operations, Team Penske announced that Michael Nelson will continue his role as president and vice president of operations. Meanwhile, Jonathan Diuguid will remain as managing director of Porsche Penske Motorsport. Both Nelson and Diuguid will report directly to Roger Penske as the organization moves forward.