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Roger Penske

American racecar driver

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Roger Searle Penske, often referred to by his nickname "the Captain", is an American auto racing team owner, businessman, and former professional racecar 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.

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Born
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Place of birth
Shaker Heights wd
Citizenship
United States wd
Occupation
Formula One driver, NASCAR team owner, businessperson wd
Political party
Republican Party wd
Education
Lehigh University, Culver Academies, Shaker Heights High School wd

Awards wd

  • Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
  • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2019)

Questions

When was Roger Penske born?
Roger Penske was born on 20 February 1937 in Shaker Heights.
Where did Roger Penske study?
Roger Penske was educated at Lehigh University, Culver Academies, Shaker Heights High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Roger Penske · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q172155 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Roger Penske 2023 (cropped).jpg by Governor Eric Holcomb (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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"Roger Penske". DigiNepal. Last updated 30 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/roger-penske. Retrieved 8 November 2026.

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