Roger Penske

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Penske

Search every verified Roger Penske interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Roger Penske, chairman and CEO of Penske, appeared at the White House on July 13, 2026, alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and IndyCar drivers Álex Palou and Felix Rosenqvist for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase. The event promoted the inaugural Washington, D.C. street race, which is part of the nation's America250 commemorations. Trump described Penske as a friend and noted that he had awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Penske stated that the event was an opportunity to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary and said that over 250,000 people had signed up to attend, with 100,000 expected each of the two days at no cost. In a 1990 highlight film, Penske discussed his approach to racing, saying his team races every day to win and that the Indianapolis 500 is an endurance race where reliability is key. He noted that winning Indianapolis for the first time established Penske Racing as a winner and that he sets challenges as he goes forward. Penske also said that while drivers can be developed to pick up certain traits, the team ultimately hires drivers who are winners.