Nine IndyCar team representatives “lined up outside” owner Roger Penske’s motorhome on Saturday in what was characterized as a “roughly 15-minute meeting that covered more than just Team Penske’s cheating scandal, its dubious excuses” and IndyCar President Jay Frye’s move to discard Josef Newgarden’s Grand Prix of St. Petersburg win and Scott McLaughlin’s podium. Those present said the Penske was “contrite”, “candid”, “bothered” and “very honest.” Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing owner Bobby Rahal said, “Roger’s not in there making excuses. You’ve got to believe he may never have been more embarrassed in his life. His team let him down, and he’s not standing by for it.” Rahal added Penske is “taking his medicine.” Penske “requested the meeting which included seven other IndyCar team owners." Penske “opted not to discuss the details of Saturday’s meeting.” Penske: “I’m sorry to create this mess. It’s my organization, and I’m responsible. There’s nothing that I can say, other than, ‘It’s my responsibility’” (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 4/28). The investigation in Team Penske’s manipulation of push-to-pass has been “completed and closed” with “no further penalties expected” (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 4/26).
