Big Shake Up at Penske, Is Cindric On the Hot Seat? | Hall of Fame Class Announced

Major shakeup at Team Penske has everyone asking the same question: Is Austin Cindric’s Cup ride in danger? His father, longtime Penske exec Tim Cindric, is out after controversy on the IndyCar side. But does that mean Austin’s days in the 2 car are numbered? Or is all this noise ignoring his steady rise over the last two seasons?

• Tim Cindric’s exit rocked the IndyCar world, but is it bleeding into NASCAR territory?
• Speculation is flying: Josh Berry, Layne Riggs, even Corey Heim are being floated as possible replacements
• But Austin’s stats show evident growth, including a Daytona 500 win and a strong start to 2025
• Is Penske ready to give up on their young driver, or are fans jumping to conclusions too fast?

Then we shift gears to the Hall of Fame. Four legends got the call — including first-ballot pick Kurt Busch and the ageless Harry Gant. Mr. Modified Ray Hendrick finally gets his due, and the legendary showman Humpy Wheeler rounds out a powerful class. Add in Oscar Mayer’s wild WeinerMobile stunt at the Indy 500, and this week in motorsports is anything but boring. Think Austin’s ride is safe? Or is a big change coming? Sound off in the comments.

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