Roger Penske
Roger S. Penske is a legendary American entrepreneur, former race car driver, and founder and chairman of Penske Corporation, a global transportation services conglomerate based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Born February 20, 1937, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, he transitioned from a promising driving career into business in the mid‑1960s—launching an automotive dealership and forming what became Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Group, logistics operations, and Ilmor Engineering—all under the Penske umbrella. As owner of Team Penske, he has built one of the most successful motorsports operations in history: over 20 Indianapolis 500 victories, 6 IndyCar championships, and multiple NASCAR Cup titles including 2022 and 2023. Penske also holds ownership of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the entire IndyCar series, strengthening his influence over U.S. open-wheel racing. With a net worth estimated between $3.8 billion and $6 billion depending on the source, Penske was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 in recognition of his towering contributions to motorsports and business. His leadership extends beyond racing to more than 73,000 global employees across over 3,300 locations in automotive retail, leasing, logistics, and motorsports.
