Roger Penske’s $300M Empire Sent a Helping Hand by Former NASCAR Owner Amidst Boiling Controversy

With the controversy still simmering, all eyes are on the Indy 500 grid this Sunday, and there are some heavy hitters ready to make a statement. Kyle Larson, who’s pulling double duty with the Coca-Cola 600 later that day, is a top contender despite starting 21st after a practice crash last week. He’s got the Hendrick Motorsports-Arrow McLaren partnership behind him, and after leading 20 laps in last year’s Indy 500 before a pit-road penalty derailed him, Larson’s hungry for redemption.

Then there’s Pato O’Ward, who’s starting on the front row for Arrow McLaren. O’Ward led 39 laps in 2023 and nearly won in 2022, making him a fan favorite to finally seal the deal—he’s got the speed and the guts to make it happen.