Roger Penske Celebrates Historic 60th Anniversary Season with Rolex 24 at Daytona Win
In a thrilling finish to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Porsche Team Penske secured its third-straight victory in the iconic Rolex 24 at Daytona. The win marked a significant milestone for Team Penske as it celebrated the start of its 60th anniversary season.
The victory was not only a testament to the team's dedication and perseverance but also a tribute to its partnership with Porsche Motorsport, which is marking its 75th anniversary in racing. Speaking in Victory Lane, Roger Penske expressed his pride in the achievement, citing the crucial role that teamwork, focused drivers, and a resilient crew played in their success.
Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer, and Laurin Henrich took to the podium with team to celebrate Porsche 963's win, while Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and Matt Campbell drove valiantly for the No. 6 entry.
Team Penske's dominance was built on solid ground, as they secured two Porsche 963 entries in the event. Nasr's standout performance behind the wheel during the final stint sealed the deal, with his fellow drivers, including Earl Bamber, Frederik Vesti, and NASCAR star Connor Zilisch, contributing to the team's overall success.
The No. 31 Whelen Cadillac, which had started from the back of the field after failing post-qualification technical inspection, made a dramatic comeback, but ultimately fell short in their bid for victory.
Roger Penske, who donned a blue suit during his initial meeting with Tim Cindric at Team Penske's shop, recalled how he immediately knew the driver was special. "The driving he has done for us, and at the end there, was one of the best drives I've seen," Penske said.
With this historic win, Roger Penske marked the beginning of a remarkable 60th anniversary season for Team Penske. The team's sights are set on numerous high-profile events throughout 2026, including the NASCAR Cup Series team at the Daytona 500 and the NTT IndyCar Series team at the Indianapolis 500.
As the World's most successful racing team, Roger Penske is already focusing his attention on the next challenge, with the 60th anniversary celebrations set to continue into the new year.
In a thrilling finish to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Porsche Team Penske secured its third-straight victory in the iconic Rolex 24 at Daytona. The win marked a significant milestone for Team Penske as it celebrated the start of its 60th anniversary season.
The victory was not only a testament to the team's dedication and perseverance but also a tribute to its partnership with Porsche Motorsport, which is marking its 75th anniversary in racing. Speaking in Victory Lane, Roger Penske expressed his pride in the achievement, citing the crucial role that teamwork, focused drivers, and a resilient crew played in their success.
Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer, and Laurin Henrich took to the podium with team to celebrate Porsche 963's win, while Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and Matt Campbell drove valiantly for the No. 6 entry.
Team Penske's dominance was built on solid ground, as they secured two Porsche 963 entries in the event. Nasr's standout performance behind the wheel during the final stint sealed the deal, with his fellow drivers, including Earl Bamber, Frederik Vesti, and NASCAR star Connor Zilisch, contributing to the team's overall success.
The No. 31 Whelen Cadillac, which had started from the back of the field after failing post-qualification technical inspection, made a dramatic comeback, but ultimately fell short in their bid for victory.
Roger Penske, who donned a blue suit during his initial meeting with Tim Cindric at Team Penske's shop, recalled how he immediately knew the driver was special. "The driving he has done for us, and at the end there, was one of the best drives I've seen," Penske said.
With this historic win, Roger Penske marked the beginning of a remarkable 60th anniversary season for Team Penske. The team's sights are set on numerous high-profile events throughout 2026, including the NASCAR Cup Series team at the Daytona 500 and the NTT IndyCar Series team at the Indianapolis 500.
As the World's most successful racing team, Roger Penske is already focusing his attention on the next challenge, with the 60th anniversary celebrations set to continue into the new year.
, and I love how they celebrated this milestone win with Porsche Motorsport's 75th anniversary too! it's awesome to see the team's dedication and teamwork pay off like that 
. and can you believe Roger Penske has been running the show at Team Penske for 60 years already? he must be one proud papa 
. what's even more interesting is how they secured two Porsche 963 entries, it shows how well-planned their strategy was 
. Nasr's final stint performance was insane! I'm super hyped to see what the rest of Team Penske's season has in store 
! I mean, 60 years of racing and they're still going strong? That's amazing. I'm loving the fact that Roger Penske is keeping it humble and giving credit to his team for their hard work. The Porsche 963 is definitely a beast on the track 
. It's crazy how Team Penske has managed to secure two Porsche entries, that's some serious planning going on 
Top-notch. I'm hyped to see what the rest of their season has in store 
. This 60th anniversary win is definitely a celebration worth popping some corks for 
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and it's awesome to see Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and Matt Campbell fighting hard for that podium spot.
. I'm hyped to see what 2026 has in store for them, including the NASCAR Cup Series team at Daytona and the NTT IndyCar Series team at Indianapolis. Roger Penske's vision and leadership are still unmatched in the racing world. 
Can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store for Team Penske and their drivers! They're literally unstoppable 
team penske's dedication and perseverance are truly inspiring, especially with their partnership with porsche motorsport marking its 75th anniversary in racing 
nasr's final stint was just incredible 
cant wait 4 the rest of their 60th anniv season 
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i mean roger penske has been in the game for like 60 years now and he's still pushing it hard i love how team penske has built this amazing legacy with porsche motorsport it's not just about one car or driver, it's about the whole crew working together to make magic happen 
and his team is on fire 
The dude is a total boss! It's all about the teamwork and dedication for these guys, you know? They're not just racing for themselves, they're representing their partners, like Porsche Motorsport 
. Anyway, I'm super excited to see what Team Penske does next. Their 60th anniversary season is going to be EPIC 
. Porsche is basically running their engines for free at this point... I mean, what's the point of even having a team if you're not making any money from it? The only thing that keeps them in business is Roger Penske's pockets 
. It's like, can't they just sell some sponsorships or something instead of relying on their fancy car tech to bring in wins? 
. Team Penske's dominance is no joke, they're like a well-oiled machine 
. And can we talk about how impressive it is that the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac made an epic comeback? That's what makes this win so sweet! Roger Penske is indeed the king of racing 
Man, it's crazy to think that Roger Penske's team is celebrating their 60th anniversary and still killing it in racing! I mean, Porsche Team Penske has been on fire for years now 
. And can we talk about the drama with that No. 31 Whelen Cadillac? I mean, from starting from the back of the field to almost winning it all... talk about a Cinderella story 
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. And with the 60th anniversary celebrations underway, I'm excited to see what the rest of the season holds for Team Penske 
Penske's got a good eye for talent, and I think he knows what makes his drivers tick. The comeback story of that Whelen Cadillac was crazy though 
would love to see them push even harder next season! 
they've got like a stranglehold on it and everyone else just can't touch 'em. and porsche's involvement just makes it even more suspicious. i mean, 75 years in racing? that's just a fancy way of saying they're old and stale. and don't even get me started on the 60th anniversary celebrations - it's all just a marketing gimmick to make them seem like some kinda legend or whatever 
. They're probably just going to coast on their past success rather than actually innovating or taking risks.
. I mean, what was going through their minds during that qualifying inspection? It's like they were trying to sabotage themselves.