Speedcafe.com has been established to provide a daily motorsport news service to the industry and fans in Australia and internationally. $99.95. Primary Income source Race Car Driver (profession). The 2022 St . Roger Penske was one of Americas most successful young road racers before he retired from driving in 1965 to focus on his business interests. But over the past five or six years, salaries have been on the rise. Scott McLaughlin - IndyCar.com By Joey Barnes | May 29, 2021 2:25 PM ET. Power had been penalized in qualifying, started 21st, spun in the opening laps and charged through the field to finish third. 3. Rossi finished 19th, Grosjean was 21st and Colton Herta spun midrace and finished 15th, best of the four-car Andretti fleet. Scott McLaughlin won the NTT IndyCar Rookie of the Year award in 2021, a year after having won his third consecutive Australian Supercars series title. As one of the leading businessmen and industrialists in North America, Penskes passion project has always been auto racing. Having six episodes prior to the Indy 500 is going to so important to drive people to our sport to show them the inside, not just what happens on the track, Penske said. Join the discussion below in the Speedcafe.com comments section, Please note: Speedcafe.com reserves the right to remove any comment that does not follow the comment policy. Team Penske has been such a huge part of my career, helping me get to where Im at today, so Im excited to continue racing with Roger, Tim and the entire team well into the future, McLaughlin said. The 29-year-old assumed Penske was moving him to NASCAR but instead he was slotted for IndyCar. 2022 IndyCar: Scott McLaughlin dominates at Portland to keep himself in We push our people. 911 GT3 RS Makes Its Case Even Over $300,000. Firestone is using an alternate tire made from guayule that is harvested in the southwest. Wish would happen more often. We are doing everything we can to make it great. It depends on the drivers personality, one source said. How Supercars legend McLaughlin became IndyCar's newest star - Motorsport He suffered permanent paralysis from the chest down but showed his depth of spirit by returning as team manager of the Yamaha outfit with which he had won 24 grands prix. 7. Ericsson then lifted himself into fifth with a 1:00.2018s on black tyres, and just clung on when Lundgaard rebounded to second place with a 1:00.0121s, also on blacks, which shuffled Armstrong to seventh. Will had a great season. Scott McLaughlin, Chevrolet, No Time (No . 51 Takuma Sato. JENNA FRYER. His win last week at Portland was his third of the season and moved him to fifth in the standings, 41 points behind team-mate and IndyCar leader Will Power. From a racing perspective, there is a lot of pent-up demand. Its just unfortunate. He spent millions to keep IndyCar afloat and had to run the 104th Indianapolis 500 without fans on Aug. 23, 2020. He has big goals and ambitions for IndyCar and for the 107th Indy 500. VICE and The CW are fully committed along with the teams. What Supercars team did Scott McLaughlin drive for? Theres more money for drivers than there was even five or six years ago, a source said. INDYCAR AT LAGUNA SECA:Details, schedules for watching the season finale on NBC, MORE PENSKE HISTORY? Team Penske has been racing in the United States since 1966, scoring victories in every series in which it has competed. He was born in Hamilton, New Zealand but moved to the Gold Coast when he was nine years old. McLaughlin moved to IndyCar after winning three consecutive titles driving for Penske in Australian V8 Supercars. Its a minority share of our investment for the whole thing.. OWard improved his time but not his position with a 1:00.0163s after the chequered flag, while Ericsson scored fourth on a 1:00.4435s set on black primary tyres. The latest and future car tech from around the world, We're here to help you with any car issues. Herta still in IndyCar but as veteran driver at Andretti McLaughlin won three successive titles with DJR Team Penske before signing a new contract with the outfit that brought him into IndyCar. Scott McLaughlin; Josef Newgarden; Will Power; . Massive day, thank you everyone, do not forget about the #thirsty3s we are here to party. Castroneves will join the team for races at Indianapolis. We just didnt know how long it would take for him to gain the confidence in himself. IndyCar spotlights stars, racing and sustainability in 2023. IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin gets family reunion boost ahead of the $74.00. Marcus Armstrong (#11 Ganassi Honda) had just moved up to fourth for that half-segment of qualifying when a red flag was called with 12 seconds to go after Simon Pagenaud (#60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda) nosed into the tyre wall at Turn 4. Scott McLaughlin Latest News, Videos, Photos and More - Autosport We have leadership with Mark Miles and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles to make it more exciting for our fans this May for the Indianapolis 500 and the month of May., The Captain visited the @USSIndyOfficial this past weekend where @IMS is proudly on display among other iconic Indianapolis sports greats. But its not that way in North Americas premier open-wheel series. I think because everyone operates on such fine margins, theres probably more desire to keep that information confidential. Theres probably another eight to 10 in the middle (about $1 million), then the rest in the lower rungs.. 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A seven-time NASCAR champion, Johnson won seven times at Texas. Jay Frye (IndyCar President) and his whole team are ready. A great guy and terrific addition to the grid. He was still only 16-years-old at the time so he missed the first round because he was too young to get a racing licence. Rinus VeeKay, No. We are excited that he will continue to be part of the Team Penske legacy for years to come., Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free. (10) Alex Palou, D/H/F, 59.7781 (108. . 3 Freightliner-sponsored Indy car to victory in the Grand Prix of Portland on Labor Day. Right now, we dont have much information about Education Life. We know what Drive to Survive did for Formula One and we hope we get the same kind of bump from our fans with 100 Days to Indy. . 9 Scott Dixon. Since that time, Penske Racing now known as Team Penske has created a record unmatched in all of auto racing. Again, thats almost impossible to say and changes from year to year. In his first IndyCar Series start for Andretti Autosport, the 2021 Indy NXT champion locked the left-front as he was about to start his first flyer, understeering the #27 Honda off and into a bare concrete wall. As drivers win more races and gain more experience in the series, they also tend to earn a higher percentage of the purses. This is a big year for Penske and IndyCar. Gear up for a race of a lifetime with your own official Scott McLaughlin jersey! Scott McLaughlin claims first IndyCar podium on oval debut - FOX SPORTS I cant wait to see what the future holds with Team Penske.. McLaughlin Puts Viewers in Driver's Seat before Season Debut with 'ZERO'. Scott McLaughlin was named IndyCar's rookie of the year for the 2021 season. His new race engineer Ben Bretzman explained to David Malsher-Lopez how. Really for him it was a bit of a risk to say, `Hey, lets jump over and do IndyCar. I think he probably had more confidence in doing something with the roof over his head, Penske team president Tim Cindric said. The 29-year-old McLaughlin captured his second career IndyCar win and the second of 2022, having previously won the season-opening race at St. Petersburg, Florida. $35.00. He leads Power by 20 points. If they win one race, they get X dollars; if they win two, double it. But the most important thing is one word: Follow Bruce Martin on Twitter at @BruceMartin_500, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Finishing order, points standings after Mid-Ohio, he had to celebrate with his parents via FaceTime, Details for watching the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this weekend, with a track-record 27 cars on the starting grid, announced that each Leaders Circle entrant would receive $150,000 less, made from guayule that is harvested in the southwest. On the low end for this season, one source guessed: maybe $250,000-$350,000. Scott McLaughlin, D/C/F, No Time (No Speed). Kiwi Scott McLaughlin missed the chance to grab pole position for the opening race of the new IndyCar series, after spinning in qualifying for Monday's Grand Prix of St Petersburg. Its not unheard of for some drivers not to take a salary during a season, though most do. (He signed a 4-year, $128-million contract in June 2019.) IndyCar is a highly competitive category but he has made a strong impression in his rookie season, having scored one top five finish and three top 10 results. Penske and Donohue moved into Indy car racing by competing in three USAC-sanctioned road races in 1968. Scott McLaughlin thinks he had a car capable of pole position at the St Petersburg IndyCar event before he spun out of the Fast Six. In Group 2, Dixon was fastest with a very late 0:59.8213s while the two Penske drivers in that 10-minute stanza were left either side of the cut-off. He formerly competed in the Supercars Championship, which he won the driver’s title in 2018,2019,2020. 2023 INDYCAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE. On the driver side, a select few will negotiate deals themselves, but most have some sort of representation, an agent or a manager, who negotiate their contracts. Some dont want the distraction of dealing with that and just want to focus on driving the car. Copyright 2023 Speedcafe.com PORTLAND, Oregon Scott McLaughlin led a Team Penske rout Sunday at Portland International Raceway, scoring his third victory of the season in a 1-2 finish that moved Will Power one race closer to the NTT IndyCar Series championship. Latest news on Scott McLaughlin. 7th No. Shell has created a racing fuel that is made from 100 percent biodegradable sugar cane waste. Why that is true is up for debate, but one source familiar with the situation within the paddock made an educated guess at one part of the reason. Scott McLaughlin has won three IndyCar races this season and remains in the title hunt this weekend. The final segment of qualifying on the St Petersburg street circuit, the Fast Six, went red flag just 20 seconds in when Kirkwood crashed at Turn 13. April 19, 2021 - 10:16AM Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin has impressed in his debut IndyCar race at the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. With his win at @Mid_Ohio, @smclaughlin93 moves to just 69 points behind the points leader Marcus Ericsson. Every championship is important, and you dont get credit for the ones you had in the past, Penske said. As such, McLaughlin was not allowed to continue, although it is likely that he had presumably damaged a toe link anyway. McLaughlin moved to IndyCar after winning three consecutive titles driving for Penske in Australian V8 Supercars. McLaughlin had done likewise a day earlier in Practice 1 but, unlike then, he was unable to catch the #3 Chevrolet when he arrived at the Turn 11/Turn 12 dogleg. Its a team effort, Penske said. Our 100 Days to Indy docuseries are all marketing and PR things to do to make the series more exciting for our customers and fans to continue to grow. Californian Wayne Rainey was well on his way to motorcycling immortality when he won three consecutive 500cc world titles for Yamaha between 1990 and 1992 only to prove all too human when he was pitched off at the Italian Grand Prix at Misano in 1993. #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/deFsNgfBD2. Wayne relocated to Australia to run his transport company, McLaughlin Freightlines, and helped Scott get his career started in karting before progressing to cars. To see Will win the championship and then Joey win at Phoenix starting on the pole, he made it happen on race day and that was super. Scott McLaughlin on LMP2 Debut, INDYCAR & Supercars' Gen3 Car Really for him it was a bit of a risk to say, Hey, lets jump over and do IndyCar. I think he probably had more confidence in doing something with the roof over his head, Penske team president Tim Cindric said. With under 15 minutes left, Ganassi's Alex Palou sprung into the top three with the softer rubber, but then McLaughlin delivered a 1m00.2511s, and 2021 St. Pete winner Colton Herta shaved 0.1732s . Every time Roger Penske arrives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he has a new spring in his step, Penske Corporation President Bud Denker told NBC Sports inside Penskes motorhome office Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg. He wants to ensure that the series continues to grow under the Penske Corp. stewardship. After a successful karting career McLaughlin got his break into Supercars late in 2009 when he tested a Ford Falcon for Stone Brothers Racing. NTT INDYCAR SERIES Unveils New Campaign Voiced by Drivers McLaughlin had not seen his family in 31 months because of the pandemic, but his parents finally were able to leave New Zealand in May to attend the Indianapolis 500. Scott McLaughlin may not be two for two to . @IndyCar | #RogerPenske pic.twitter.com/Ijsjbl7imW, Team Penske (@Team_Penske) February 25, 2023. We can do a lot of the things, buy things and have them, but without the people to execute, we continue to strive within our organization longevity and people that want to stay with the company and perform. Penske believes having 13 of the 17 races on the 2023 NTT IndyCar Series schedule on NBC is vital. IndyCar newcomer Scott McLaughlin is here to stay with a multi-year contract extension from Team Penske just as the New Zealander heads into his first championship race since joining the series. 15 Graham Rahal. 2022 Scott McLaughlin XPEL Mesh Snap Back Black and White. However, outside of Indianapolis, purse money at most races, said another source familiar with the salary structure in IndyCar,are still an embarrassment to the whole thing.. (image credit: Supercars). For support, contact [emailprotected]. to maintain it. The 29-year-old assumed Penske was moving him to NASCAR but instead he was slotted for IndyCar. Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin gave Freightliner and Daimler a tremendous ROI when he drove his No. We have spent almost $30 million more in capital expenditures at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and people will see some differences there in 2023, he said. The extension announced Wednesday is the third in a month given out by Roger Penske, who also recently extended the contracts of NASCAR drivers Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano. How To, off-road tips and adventure travel destinations, Not just utes. Based on current orders and the forecast from our partners and new sponsors wanting to come in, things look very positive for us going into 2023.. Got a potential story, tip or enquiry? Our marketing campaign features individual drivers to support each one of the races with individual spots talking about the excitement about the upcoming race weekend. A second source speculatedthat Dixon's salary now is probably higher than the cream of the crop even before the split. Indy 500 purse, payout breakdown: How much prize money does the winner McLaughlin to IndyCar Penske leaves Supercars, McLaughlin full time in IndyCar in 2021. He had big goals and ambitions for 2020, but those plans were scrapped because of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. Team and now series owner Roger Penske has been known to take care of his veteran drivers in lieu of paying them premium salaries, one source said. However, if its a better team, and that driver really wants to race with that program, she or he might take less out of that $2 million in order to do so. Mario, Michael and Marco Andretti for example, have worked with agent/lawyer John Caponigro, for decades. An issue with his Chevrolet ended the Swedes day early. Karly told Supercars.com in 2020 that Scott underplayed his day-job when the pair first met. OWard had been trying to capitalize on poor qualifying efforts from the three championship contenders ahead of him in the standings. We can do a lot of the things, buy things and have them, but without the people to execute, we continue to strive within our organization longevity and people that want to stay with the company and perform. Penske purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from the Hulman George Family on Nov. 4, 2019. McLaughlin first joined Team Penske in 2017 and finished second in the Supercars championship with a series-high eight wins and record 16 poles. May 2nd, 2021 12:32 pm Three-time Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin has stunned the IndyCar world with a sublime drive to surge from 15th to a maiden podium in Texas. He certainly isnt letting age slow him down. Grosjean on St Petersburg IndyCar pole, McLaughlin spins He graduated to the Supercars Championship Series for 2013 with Garry Rogers Motorsport, making a name for himself in 2014 when he began racing the Volvo S60 Supercars and became a regular front-runner. Yes, he married Karly Paone in Malibu, California on December 14, 2019. The 26-year-old McLaughlin comes to IndyCar after winning three consecutive Australian Supercars championships (2018-2020). The extension announced on Thursday (NZT) is the third in a month given out by Roger Penske, who also recently extended the contracts of NASCAR drivers Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano. We are seeing sponsorship. Kiwi Scott McLaughlin takes his maiden Indycar win at the 2022 Firestone Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg Why did Scott McLaughlin go to IndyCar and how will he go? This year we are going to try to win three championships with Porsche Team Penske.. Penske knows it is very important to create a new generation of IndyCar fans with demos and new sponsors. Meanwhile, Penske revealed even more changes are coming to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the fabled track he tirelessly has been sprucing up (from the grandstands to the infield grass) for more than three years. But a majority of drivers have someone who act for them.. Getting a chance to move to the United States and chase my racing dream, driving in the IndyCar Series, is something that would not have been possible without Team Penske, so Im forever grateful. Earlier, in said second segment, Alexander Rossi (#7 McLaren Chevrolet) completed an install lap before clocking a 1:00.0040s after what was thought to be an early switch to new alternate tyres. "We are competing at a high level, winning races and poles and even competing for the series championship. 2. #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/tMl7SgJMux, INDYCAR on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) July 3, 2022. We will update soon. 2022 Scott McLaughlin XPEL Mesh Snap Back. His NASCAR Cup Series team has won the championship three times, including Brad Keselowski in 2012 and Joey Logano in 2018 and 22. For years, he has preached that people not money are the secret to success. By submitting above you agree to the Speedcafe.com Privacy Policy. Three-time and defending Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin will not return in 2021, joining the US-based IndyCar series with Penske. Penske has built his empire through the automotive business. From Oz to Indy with Scott McLaughlin | RACER Scott McLaughlin News - Latest News, Interviews, Analysis and More At the start of his second full season, the Kiwi's. Maybe there is another position for you.. It Looks Like the Elantra Is About . Scotts very impressive so far. According to Networth and Salary, Scott McLaughlins estimated Net Worth, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & much more details has been updated below. Everyone had the opportunity for one more flyer and Kirkwood knocked Lundgaard out of the top six when he jumped to second on a 1:00.0451s. Scott McLaughlin Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family Scott McLaughlin holds the lead as the Dex Imaging Team Penske (car 3) accelerates during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve . Wear what McLaughlin wears on the racetrack and look your best as you cheer him on during the big race! You never know what would have happened later on, but I really felt like we were sailing. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES offers the most competitive and challenging racing in motorsports, and its new promotional campaign will bring all the action, drama and intrigue to new audiences as the season gets ready to launch this . We push our people. Size. Scott Thomas McLaughlin (born 10 June 1993) is a New Zealand racing driver. Team Penske has been such a huge part of my career, helping me get to where Im at today, so Im excited to continue racing with Roger, Tim and the entire team well into the future, McLaughlin said. "A guy like Rick Mears probably doesn't have a worry in the world (after his racing career was over).". It just means so much. Instead, he finished 24th. We are not driving these costs into the sky. Formula 1 2023: all you need to know before the first race, Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer is 800bhp V6 track weapon, 1973bhp Ford Supervan 4 to tackle Pikes Peak in event's 101st year, F1 cars 2023: how each team will line up for new season, McLaren 720S GT3 Evo: 710bhp racer replaces successful 720S GT3, Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid 2023 first drive, Mazda CX-60 3.3 e-SkyActiv D 2023 first drive. I felt like after spending so much time with him in Australia that he had the ingredients really to drive any kind of race car and be successful, Cindric added. The seventh row of the starting grid is therefore Armstrong and Newgarden, with Helio Castroneves (#06 MSR Honda) 15th and David Malukas (#18 Dale Coyne Racing w/ HMD Honda) alongside him, while Graham Rahal (#15 RLLR Honda) qualified 20th and Pagenaud 25th. Tickets sales for our races are up and for the Indianapolis 500, ticket sales are up over last year, and people are waiting in line to get suites. Beating the all-time pole record of Mario Andretti was capping his great season. I felt like after spending so much time with him in Australia that he had the ingredients really to drive any kind of race car and be successful, Cindric added. General 2 m. Autosport 2022 Top 50: #28 Scott McLaughlin. Not long ago, Conor Daly reminded us of that. McLaughlin led 104 of the 110 laps in his third career victory. People that couldnt come to the races are going to be there. 2023 Carsguide Autotrader Media Solutions Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Penske believes having 13 of the 17 races on the 2023 NTT IndyCar Series schedule on NBC is vital. Josef Newgarden Edges Out Scott McLaughlin for Dramatic - Frontstretch In 2022, Penske got to celebrate two major racing championships in the same season with Power in IndyCar and Logano in the NASCAR Cup Series. Scott McLaughlin (racing driver) - Wikipedia He backed that up by being the leading Penske Racing driver at the prestigious Indianapolis 500. I think everybody has really seen what we saw in him when he won the three Supercar titles for us., NEWS: Team Penske, @smclaughlin93 announce multiyear contract extension. Typically, we build our organization from the bottom up, not for the top down. We feel very good about it, Penske told NBC Sports as the season gets ready to kick off with Sundays Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Scott McLaughlin had dominated the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season, until the final lap of the Xpel 375 at Texas Motor Speedway. Scott also has a sister, Samantha, who previously worked in the marketing and communications department of Supercars Australia. IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Lineup. We all talk about horsepower, but what is it? Pato OWard claimed third on the grid in the #5 McLaren Chevrolet, from Chip Ganassi Racings Marcus Ericsson (#8 Honda), Kyle Kirkwood (#27 Andretti Honda), and McLaughlin. Jimmie Johnson finished 16th for his best result on a road or street course. Romain Grosjean has qualified on pole position at the St Petersburg IndyCar event while 2022 race winner Scott McLaughlin spun . Instead, he and Arrow McLaren SP teammate Felix Rosenqvist were two of the five Chevrolets knocked out early (both with mechanical failures), and Ericsson retained his hold on the standings. COVID was a time in our lifetime we all forget. Since that time, Penske Racing now known as Team Penske has created a record unmatched in all of auto racing. As a hypothetical, if Scott Dixon won the 105th running of theIndianapolis 500 this year, PNC Bank might pay him a bonus as a reward for all of the added exposure. McLaughlin won from the pole last month at St. Petersburg and led 186 His office transporter in the driver/owner motorhome lot on the grounds of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg features a constant trail of business leaders, sponsors, team owners and other high-powered types that come by for meetings. By INDYCAR | Published: Mar 1, 2023. 7. $35.00. Penske believes the sports car team will be a success after a slow start in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Rosenqvist entered the race coming off four consecutive top-10 finishes as hes trying to make the case to keep his seat in the No. Last Saturday, Scott McLaughlin scored his first IndyCar pole and the next day took a well deserved victory. Romain Grosjean has qualified on pole position at the St Petersburg IndyCar event while 2022 race winner Scott McLaughlin spun out of contention in the Fast Six. Power just got in with a 1:00.0211s but Newgarden was knocked out in the final minute before the chequered flag when Rossi clocked a 0:59.9527s. Both sessions are live and ad-free on Stan Sport, with coverage of the race beginning at 04:00 AEDT. CONFIRMED Scott McLaughlin is going to IndyCar next year - WhichCar He has used the hashtag - #scottlearnsamerica - to document his move to the US and acclimatisation of the differences between America and Australia; including culinary treats (In n Out hamburger), shopping (Bed, Bath and Beyond) and even picking an NFL team to support (see below). McLaughlin also gave Penske its first win in the the prestigious Bathurst 1000 when he won from the pole in 2019. COVID was a time in our lifetime we all forget. Again, these are just educated guesses, because his contract is not public, but multiple sources speculated the six-time series champion makes somewhere between $3.5 million and $4.5 million. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. IndyCar Series Points Standings after Gateway