Roger Penske
Penske in 2023 | |
| Born | Roger Searle Penske February 20, 1937 Shaker Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Relatives | Gregory Penske (son) Jay Penske (son) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | American |
| Active years | 1961–1962 |
| Teams | Non-works Cooper and Lotus |
| Entries | 2 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1961 United States Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1962 United States Grand Prix |
Roger Searle Penske (born February 20, 1937), often referred to by his nickname "the Captain", is an American auto racing team owner, businessman, and former professional driver. He is the owner of Team Penske, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar, and other auto racing-related businesses. Penske is the founder, chairman, and namesake of the Penske Corporation, a holding company for his various businesses. Penske received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump in 2019.