The COVID-19 crisis is still lingering around, but some countries are confident that they have it under control. Among them is the United States, which is determined to host the Indy 500. Admittedly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner, Roger Penske [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Penske] is no miracle worker. However, he could control the 104th Indy 500 with the help of government. The ‘Captain’ promised fans that the race will run on Aug. 23 as scheduled or moved to October, and the stands will be filled. “Trust me, we are going to run it (Indianapolis 500) with fans,” he told RACER, ahead of the season opener at Texas. “We’re on for fans in August and planning on it and we feel good. It’s still almost three months from now and I think we’ll be OK. But we will run it only with fans.” Initially, fans were prohibited from attending the IndyCar and NASCAR doubleheader [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-watch-nascar-indycar-doubleheader-promo-video-for-the-4th-of-july-weekend/]. Obviously, it prompted much outrage, especially with talks that the Indy 500 would follow suit. However, that may likely not happen, not if Roger Penske hasanything to say about the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Indy 500 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/BradKeselowskiRogerPenskeCharlotteMotor6Gv9KTLVu_Vl.jpg] WHAT DID PENSKE SAY ABOUT THE INDY 500? He told RACER, “Look, we had a plan to go forward with fans on Brickyard weekend but it just didn’t make sense. We didn’t want to do anything to impair the Indy 500 and we would have had to be the exception but we decided we couldn’t go early. If we had fans and had any problems, that would absolutely close the door for us on Indianapolis.” Speaking about the chances of pressure from local and federal government, Penske assured that he covered all his bases. He confirmed that they held several meetings and called the governor and the mayor to discuss the matter. In the meantime, The Captain has supervised a number of changes to the iconic racetrack. These include new video boards, paved parking lots, upgraded restrooms and concession stands. “We’re doing everything we can and I hope everyone realizes how far we’ve come,” said the 83-year-old. “We’ve got ’til the end of August and that’s plenty of time. I think our fans are going to like what they see.” 

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[caption id="attachment_447405" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-447405" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-10-25T200050Z_1688932773_MT1USATODAY15113454_RTRMADP_3_INDYCAR-FIRESTONE-GRAND-PRIX-OF-ST-PETERSBURG.jpg" alt="Roger Penske" width="1920" height="1281" /> Oct 25, 2020; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Team owner Roger Penske walks toward the cars before the Firestone Grand Prix race on the Streets of St. Petersburg. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Roger Penske: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</h2>
Roger Penske is an American entrepreneur and business person associated with racing and an ex-racer. He is generally acclaimed for his responsibility for Penske, DJR Team Penske, the Penske Corporation, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar, and other car-related organizations.

Subsequent to resigning from driving a couple of years, he made one of the best groups in the IndyCar Series and NASCAR series. He is the most successful owner in the Indianapolis 500. He has won 18 races.

By 1960, he was a notable race vehicle driver (Sports Illustrated SCCA Driver of the Year). He contended in two Formula One Grands Prix and won a NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Model race at Riverside in 1963. He never ran the Indianapolis 500, although, he was offered a freshman test at Indianapolis, yet turned it down for business reasons as Mario Andretti stepped in for Penske.

Penske raced until 1965, when he resigned as a driver, to focus on his first Chevrolet business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
<h2>Roger Penske: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
As indicated by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/roger-penske/?sh=271252357d90">Forbes</a>, he has a net worth of $1.9 billion dollars.

Penske's first endeavor was in hillclimbing, then he ran street course racing in Porsches. Penske made his first start at the now-relinquished Marlboro Motor Raceway in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
<h2>Roger Penske: Foundation</h2>
Penske Foundation Inc. gladly contributes every year to help the Roger Penske Outstanding Student merit grant which perceives a student who has dominated all through his/her schooling and life, showing steadiness, coarseness, pull-oneself-up by the difficult work, brilliant evaluations and participation, cooperation, authority and administration to other people.
<h2>Roger Penske: Lifestyle</h2>
Roger Penske's huge vehicle assortment is concealed away in a mystery area. Indianapolis 500-winning vehicles, pace vehicles from those years, his title-winning NASCAR stock vehicles, and a portion of his own assortment sports vehicles are in plain view.

The assortment at the Penske Restoration building incorporates dominating race vehicles from the Indianapolis 500, NASCAR races, race motors, and his own games vehicle and memorabilia assortment.

He has an assortment of the late 1980s to mid-1990s Indy Car motors that are stacked from floor to roof.

Penske maintains his business domain and race groups with the assistance of an armada of seven corporate planes. He utilizes two of the planes consistently. He claims a Gulfstream G550.
<h2>Quick Facts</h2>
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<td width="301">Age</td>
<td width="301">83 Years</td>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">Michigan</td>
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<td width="301">Nationality</td>
<td width="301">American</td>
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<td width="301">Team</td>
<td width="301">Team Penske</td>
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<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">4 – As Team Owner</td>
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<td width="301">Net Worth</td>
<td width="301">$1.9 Billion</td>
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<td width="301">Birthday</td>
<td width="301">February 20, 1937</td>
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Roger Penske

Oct 25, 2020; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Team owner Roger Penske walks toward the cars before the Firestone Grand Prix race on the Streets of St. Petersburg. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Roger Penske: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Roger Penske is an American entrepreneur and business person associated with racing and an ex-racer. He is generally acclaimed for his responsibility for Penske, DJR Team Penske, the Penske Corporation, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar, and other car-related organizations. Subsequent to resigning from driving a couple of years, he made one of the best groups in the IndyCar Series and NASCAR series. He is the most successful owner in the Indianapolis 500. He has won 18 races. By 1960, he was a notable race vehicle driver (Sports Illustrated SCCA Driver of the Year). He contended in two Formula One Grands Prix and won a NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Model race at Riverside in 1963. He never ran the Indianapolis 500, although, he was offered a freshman test at Indianapolis, yet turned it down for business reasons as Mario Andretti stepped in for Penske. Penske raced until 1965, when he resigned as a driver, to focus on his first Chevrolet business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Roger Penske: 2021 Net Worth As indicated by Forbes, he has a net worth of $1.9 billion dollars. Penske&#8217;s first endeavor was in hillclimbing, then he ran street course racing in Porsches. Penske made his first start at the now-relinquished Marlboro Motor Raceway in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Roger Penske: Foundation Penske Foundation Inc. gladly contributes every year to help the Roger Penske Outstanding Student merit grant which perceives a student who has dominated all through his/her schooling and life, showing steadiness, coarseness, pull-oneself-up by the difficult work, brilliant evaluations and participation, cooperation, authority and administration to other people. Roger Penske: Lifestyle Roger Penske&#8217;s huge vehicle assortment is concealed away in a mystery area. Indianapolis 500-winning vehicles, pace vehicles from those years, his title-winning NASCAR stock vehicles, and a portion of his own assortment sports vehicles are in plain view. The assortment at the Penske Restoration building incorporates dominating race vehicles from the Indianapolis 500, NASCAR races, race motors, and his own games vehicle and memorabilia assortment. He has an assortment of the late 1980s to mid-1990s Indy Car motors that are stacked from floor to roof. Penske maintains his business domain and race groups with the assistance of an armada of seven corporate planes. He utilizes two of the planes consistently. He claims a Gulfstream G550. Quick Facts  Age 83 Years  Residence Michigan  Nationality American  Team Team Penske  Championships 4 – As Team Owner  Net Worth $1.9 Billion  Birthday February 20, 1937

“We are Going to Run it with Fans”: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Owner Drops Exciting News on Indy 500

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