Roger Penske will soon own the Indianapolis Motor Speedway along with other subsidaries of Hulman & Company.
The news was met with open arms and lots of cheers from around the racing world. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which has been owned by the Hulman family since 1945.
From current drivers to racing legends and their teams, here's some of what they had to say.
I can’t help but think that our series and @IMS are in great hands. If you know anything about Mr. Penske, it’s that he holds his work to the highest of standards. I have no doubts that we will see @indycar and the Indy 500 rise to new heights. pic.twitter.com/3VJ0oX4uDX
— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) November 4, 2019
Great (and slightly shocking) news that Roger Penske & Penske Corp bought @IMS & @IndyCar ,RP’s passion for Indycar & the 500 plus his business acumen make this a huge win. As all the drivers say at the 500 prize giving, thanks to the Hulman George family for their stewardship. pic.twitter.com/6GN76nk9Sx
— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) November 4, 2019
BIG NEWS IN MOTORSPORTS: Penske Corporation To Purchase Hulman & Company. Acquisition to include the @IMS Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the @NTT @IndyCar Series and @IMSProductions. Only the fourth owner of the famed Brickyard. pic.twitter.com/BUpDL6VyhU
— Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (@DRRIndyCar) November 4, 2019
I can’t think of a better steward for the future of @IMS and @IndyCar.
Working hard and hoping to find my back for the 2020 #Indy500 under #RogerPenske’s series and venue ownership. ✊🏻 #IndyCar #MissionMonday pic.twitter.com/3gmCgMSgJJ
— Pippa Mann (@PippaMann) November 4, 2019
🔘 Five #Indy500 Wins
🔘 Four #IndyCar Titles
🔘 Two #Freedom100 Wins
🔘 Infinite memories around @IMS and in the @IndyCar Series. 🙏🏼
Thank you, Hulman-George family for the last 74 years ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zKWiZdTohD
— Andretti Autosport (@FollowAndretti) November 4, 2019