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Forbes
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Roger Penske, The Lion In Winter, Reacts After Indy 500 Embarrassment
Owner Roger Penske of Penske motorsports looks on during qualifying for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of ... More Sebring at Sebring International Raceway on March 14, 2025 (Photo by) Roger Penske, who owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the IndyCar series and a major IndyCar team, didn't wait long to react to a major embarrassment. Penske's team was penalized by his own racing series after the team improperly prepared team race cars for a run at the pole position for this weekend's Indianapolis 500. That meant that two Penske entries will start at the back of the Indy 500 field on Sunday. The Captain, as Penske, 88, is known, announced Wednesday he fired three leaders of his IndyCar team: Tim Cindric, Ron Ruzewski, and Kyle Moyer. No replacements were named. 'Nothing is more important than the integrity of our sport and our race teams,' Penske said in the statement issued Wednesday. 'We have had organizational failures during the last two years, and we had to make necessary changes. I apologize to our fans, our partners and our organization for letting them down.' In 2024, Team Penske got caught in a cheating scandal. That involved illegal use of so-called 'push to pass' software. Driver Josef Newgarden was stripped of his win for the first 2024 IndyCar race in St. Petersburg, Florida. That controversy died down after Newgarden won the 2024 Indy 500 late in the race. It was Newgarden's second consecutive Indianapolis 500 victory and Penske's 20th Indy 500 win as a team owner. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder This year's controversy arguably is more of a stain on the Penske brand. Penske drivers Newgarten and Will Power will start 32 and 33 in the 33-car field because of the rule violations. That will make Newgarten's task of winning a third consecutive Indy 500 much more difficult. More broadly, Penske has used his image as a team winner to help his transportation businesses, which include auto dealerships and truck rentals. Team Penske was known for professionalism and preparation. That image rubbed off on Penske's larger business interests. Today, Roger Penske wears many hats when it comes to IndyCar. He bought the Indianapolis speedway and the IndyCar series in a deal announced in 2019 which was completed in January 2020. On top of everything else, Penske announced in November, he was acquiring the Long Beach street race, a major IndyCar event. The latest controversy for Penske comes on the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Indianapolis 500 when the team owner was unable to qualify a single car for that race. Until now, 1995 was the biggest embarrassment for Penske's racing efforts. Penske, the Lion in Winter, is IndyCar. How well the Captain reacts will tell a lot about where IndyCar in heading.
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Gorgeous homes cost peanuts in under-the-radar Florida town named one of the best places to retire
Sebring in Florida - nestled just 90 miles south of Orlando - is emerging as a retirement haven for those seeking budget-friendly living without sacrificing quality of life. Known as the 'City on the Circle' for its unique downtown layout, Sebring offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it an attractive option for retirees looking to stretch their savings. 'There's tons to do in Sebring,' Sue Clark, a real estate agent with Century 21 Lake & Land Myers Realty, told the 'We have 100 lakes in the immediate area, orange groves that are endlessly beautiful and the quality of the area really draws people here.' The serene city boasts an uncommonly low cost of living, with housing costs significantly below the national average and some houses listed for as little as $60,000. 'We have always had a lot of people coming to the area for the many lakes and recreation - and its still affordable,' Clark added. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom property located at 420 Town And Country Boulevard in Sebring is currently listed for just $39,900 and offers a prime spot in the heart of Sebring's suburbs. The beautiful home, set with a pristinely kept lawn and a stunning floral bed, 'featuring a new roof, a large carport, a covered front porch, and two generously sized sheds for extra storage,' according to the listing. For just $60,000, buyers can purchase a modern two-bedroom, two-bathroom mobile home located inside the manicured Woodhaven Estates. Set with a Spanish style front porch area for sitting and enjoying the outside, the sprawling 2140 Burning Tree Circle home also boasts an extra large shed at the back of the home attached to the screen room. The Southern town's affordability is complemented by the state's retiree-friendly tax policies, including no personal income, estate or inheritance taxes - which can significantly boost retiree's purchasing power. Healthcare access is another draw for retirees as Sebring is home to more than 200 healthcare establishments, including highly-rated hospitals like Florida Highlands Hospital and Florida Raulerson Hospital. The town's inland location also means the area is less susceptible to severe coastal natural disasters, providing peace of mind to those concerned about climate-related risks. For those seeking recreation, Sebring offers a variety of options. Residents can enjoy events at the renowned Sebring International Raceway, which features professional and amateur racing events, test facilities for teams and racing schools. 'Every year they do the 12 Hours of Sebring, a big race on the famous track that draws a huge crowd to see the high-rollers and expensive sports cars. It's a real staple for the area,' the experienced real estate professional said. Set with a garage in a gated community with a pool and club house, 1969 Pine Key Blvd is being sold for $179,000 in Sebring The famously known racetrack hosts major endurance races like the 12 Hours of Sebring and is a popular location for teams to test and prepare for races. Sebring locals can also indulge in the city's pristinely kept golf courses - both public and private - and other cultural attractions such as the Highlands Museum of the Arts. Deemed a Historic District, Sebring's distinctive downtown 'on the Circle,' only adds to its appeal, providing a picturesque setting equipped with charming architecture and a variety of unique shops and businesses. 'The city recently underwent renovations to the historic town circle, renovating and refurbishing the 100-year-old buildings, it's a very quaint area,' Clark, who has been serving the Sebring area for more than 30 years, told the As inviting as the downtown area is, Sebring is just as proud of its lakeside appeal. Lake Jackson, the city's crown jewel, hugs the downtown and offers top-tier bass, sunfish, and crappie fishing alongside water sports like jet skiing and waterskiing. 'People come for the recreation, it is incredible and there are no shortage of options: Swimming, air-boating, jet skiing, and so much more,' Clark said. With three public beaches and a boat ramp on its 3,200-acre expanse, it's a paradise for water lovers. Residents looking to get some sultry Florida sun can also enjoy Hidden Beach Park on the north side of the lake. Known as the 'City on the Circle' for its unique downtown layout, Sebring offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it an attractive option for retirees looking to stretch their savings 2755 Bolin Ln in Sebring, is being sold for only $12,000 Residents can enjoy events at the renowned Sebring International Raceway, which features professional and amateur racing events, test facilities for teams and racing schools 'There's tons to do in Sebring,' Sue Clark, a real estate agent with Century 21 Lake & Land Myers Realty, told the 'We have 100 lakes in the immediate area, orange groves that are endlessly beautiful and the quality of the area really draws people here' While the city is a beautiful destination in its own right, Sebring is surrounded by some incredible sights that might be more in tune with outdoor lovers, including wildlife watchers and birders who can appreciate an old-growth cypress swamp and the primal beauty it offers. Highlands Hammock State Park, just a 13-minute drive west of town, is home to more rare and endemic species than any other state park in Florida. There are nine trails in the park, and, while alligators are easily the park's most visible wild animal, the 9,000-acre park is also home to endangered Florida panthers, black bears, white-tail deer, and a broad assortment of birds, both resident and migratory. From the quiet, old-Florida feel of the downtown circle to the manic atmosphere at the historic raceway, the under-the-radar community offers a little something for everyone.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche Penske Targets Historic Triple Crown Triumph at Le Mans
After a perfect start to its IMSA WeatherTech Championship season, the sweepstakes pot keeps growing for Porsche Penske Motorsport and the regular drivers of its No. 7 Porsche 963, Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy. Having swept the '36 hours of Florida' with victories in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the team and its two drivers have a chance to win endurance racing's classic slam with a victory at Le Mans in June. Porsche and Penske will try to match Ford's record of three victories on the trot in the 1966 and 1968 seasons, but Nasr and Tandy will vie to become the first drivers to win the three major endurance races in a single season. Tandy, co-driving with Nasr and Laurens Vanthoor at Sebring, has already joined nine other drivers who have won the three majors, including Americans Al Holbert and Hurley Haywood. He won Le Mans on board Porsche's 919 hybrid in 2015 before being paired with Nasr for this year's IMSA campaign. The career of Englishman Tandy, who signed on early with Porsche as a factory driver, has been a mixed bag. He has been in the right car for major endurance wins, which includes being paired with Nasr for the 2025 campaign when Porsche decided not to retain Dane Cameron. But Tandy has also experienced tragedy. His older brother Joe ran the racing team where Tandy competed for his first three years of competition. Joe was killed in a traffic accident in 2009 and the team was disbanded. Engaging, sharp and affable, Tandy has won a lot of fans over the years. At Sebring, the 'Bedforeshire Bullet' made the key pass for track position in his final stint, passing the Cadillac V-Series.R of Frederik Vesti entering the high-speed Turn 17, scene of several major incidents over the course of the day. Following that move early in the night, the Action Express Racing Cadillac could not keep up with the leading Porsche. 'The triple crown is probably one of the more historic kind of accomplishments,' said Tandy, who has been recently lauded for winning the 24-hour events for GT3 cars at the Nürburgring and Spa in addition to the overall wins at Daytona and Le Mans in prototypes. 'It's incredible because I never realized how big a thing it would be winning all the four 24 hours. It went global. People talking about it globally.' Tandy co-drove to victory at the Petit Le Mans in 2015 on board a factory Porsche 911 RSR, an improbable win over the DP prototypes due to the rear-engine car's better handling in a day-long deluge. Coupled with the overall win at Sebring, where he already had two class wins, he has scored victories in six major endurance races. The Penske team chose Brazilian Nasr to contest the final stints at both Daytona and Sebring. With victory at the Petit Le Mans as well, the ex-Formula 1 driver is now poised for recognition of his endurance accomplishments, including last year's win at the Rolex 24. 'After the win in the 24 Hours of Daytona, we spoke between us,' said Nasr. 'What a dream it would be to win Sebring if we can. And here we are. It's just hard to sink it in and understand what we just accomplished here. As a team, it was a perfect race today from beginning to the end. I think there was just one time we cycled through the back very early on when I was in the car. After that, we made our way to the front. The team did a perfect execution along the race.' Porsche Penske swept the top two steps of the podium thanks to gaining speed in the cool of the night, which has been problematic for the team in its first two seasons with its LMDh entries. Matt Campbell, Mathieu Jaminet and Keven Estre co-drove the No. 6 Porsche 963 to second after passing the Action Express entry on a pit stop. At Le Mans, Nasr and Tandy will drive a third entry alongside Porsche Penske's two regular World Endurance Championship cars. Pascal Wehrlein is touted to be the third driver, replacing Vanthoor, who will rejoin his regular WEC team. Porsche Penske Motorsport received an automatic third entry from the Automobile Club de l'Ouest for winning last year's WeatherTech Championship with the No 7 Porsche 963 co-driven by Nasr and Cameron. The 'triple crown' was famously attempted by Ken Miles in 1966, a year when his co-driver Lloyd Ruby was not available for Le Mans due to an injury. But as the movie 'Ford vs. Ferrari' depicted, internal Ford politics robbed him of the victory, an outcome corroborated by magazine writers covering the race. The last team to attempt to win the three majors with the same chassis and drivers in the same season was Riley & Scott and Wayne Taylor, Scott Sharp and Jim Pace. After winning at Daytona and Sebring in 1996, it was a last-minute decision to go to Le Mans and the team suffered various issues with its Aurora V8-powered R&S Mk. III.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Aston Martin Valkyrie Gears Up for Historic Sebring Debut
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Aston Martin's Valkyrie hypercar is set to make its highly anticipated North American racing debut this weekend at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, ushering the British automaker back into top-tier U.S. endurance competition for the first time in over a decade. The competition-spec Valkyrie, developed in partnership with the Aston Martin THOR team, is the first Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) to race in IMSA's premier GTP category. It also holds the distinction of being the only LMH entry competing in both the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA, following its global racing debut in Qatar last month. Powered by a race-modified 6.5-liter V12 engine producing 680 horsepower under hypercar regulations, the Valkyrie blends cutting-edge aerodynamics with the aggressive engineering of its road-going counterpart. The hypercar's entry into IMSA competition signals Aston Martin's intent to compete at the highest level of endurance racing. Veteran drivers Roman De Angelis and Ross Gunn, both with experience in IMSA GT categories, will pilot the Valkyrie for the full season. They are joined at Sebring by Alex Riberas, a seasoned competitor in endurance racing and a WEC Valkyrie driver. Their collective expertise will be tested on Sebring's notoriously rough, 3.74-mile circuit. Sebring's grueling 12-hour format is expected to push the Valkyrie to its limits as Aston Martin refines its hypercar program. With a striking blue livery and the unmistakable roar of its V12 engine, the Valkyrie is set to captivate racing fans and reinforce Aston Martin's legacy in endurance motorsport. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Annual fundraising campaign underway to honor memory of former student
SEBRING, Ohio – Sebring McKinley High School launched its annual fundraiser to honor the memory of former student and classmate Emily Waseman. Emily lost her battle with cancer in 2014, when she was only in first grade. Each year, Sebring students choose a different cause to support in her honor. This year's chosen charity is 50 Legs, an organization dedicated to providing prosthetics to individuals in need. The fundraising campaign kicked off earlier this month with guest speaker Mrs. Fox, who shared her personal story of resilience after facing a life-altering experience in 2020 that resulted in the loss of both her arms and legs. 'We are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Fox for joining us and sharing her inspirational story,' said Nicole Mathias, teacher at Sebring McKinley and advisor for the annual fundraising project. 'Her strength and determination are a true inspiration for our students to kick off their efforts to raise money for 50 Legs, working together to make a difference in the lives of others.' 'We've named our annual fundraising effort 'Emily's Project' as a way to unite our students, staff, and the Sebring community in keeping her memory alive while supporting others,' Mathias said. The class officers have organized various activities this month, including dollar days, penny wars, a bake sale, and t-shirt sales. At the end of the month, they'll have an assembly to reveal the amount raised. If you would like to make a contribution or learn more about the fundraiser, contact Nicole Mathias at nmathias@ or Carolyn Hollback at chollback@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
