Roger Penske Secures 3rd Consecutive NASCAR Championship: A Near-Perfect 2024 Motorsports Season

Roger Penske Secures 3rd Consecutive NASCAR Championship: A Near-Perfect 2024 Motorsports Season

November 12, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

Team Penske’s Historic 2024 Season

NASCAR Cup Series Success

Team Penske achieved a landmark season in 2024, marking their third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship. Joey Logano secured his third Cup Series title, while Ryan Blaney, the defending champion, finished second, giving Team Penske its first 1-2 finish in NASCAR points history.

Multiple Championships and Milestones

  • NASCAR: Team Penske became the first team to win the Cup championship since NASCAR introduced its new car in 2022. They are also the first team since Hendrick Motorsports in 1998 to win three straight titles with multiple drivers.
  • IndyCar: Despite not winning the IndyCar championship, Josef Newgarden claimed his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 victory. The IndyCar team won six races, with Scott McLaughlin finishing third in the final standings.
  • Sports Car Racing: Team Penske’s sports car program, in partnership with Porsche, won the IMSA championship and the World Endurance Championship.

Key Achievements

  • 100th Cup Series Win: Team Penske celebrated their 100th Cup Series race win with Ford.
  • 20th Indianapolis 500 Win: The team marked their 20th Indianapolis 500 victory.
  • 100th Sports Car Win and Pole: They achieved their 100th sports car win and 100th sports car pole.
  • Logano’s Third Title: Joey Logano became the 10th driver in NASCAR history to win three or more titles.

Roger Penske’s Perspective

Roger Penske emphasized that the success is due to the long-term employees and the team’s commitment. "Racing is a common thread through our company. It’s our brand, and of course we want to win," Penske said. He highlighted the importance of providing his team with what they need to be champions and praised the loyalty and domain knowledge of his personnel.

Team Culture

Logano described working for Penske using his father’s mantra: "You can’t soar like an eagle if you’re working with a bunch of turkeys." He praised the team’s culture, noting that Team Penske is where you go to win, surrounded by smart, driven individuals.

Overall Impact

The season’s success extended beyond the track, with Penske noting that 74,000 people within the company would be celebrating the achievements, highlighting the broader impact of the team’s victories.