Chip Ganassi Racing Eyes 17th IndyCar Title, Tying Penske

Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) is set to potentially win its 17th IndyCar title, matching Team Penske's record, having dominated the series since its first win in 1996 by maintaining a culture focused on winning (IndyStar). Meanwhile, Team Penske is embroiled in a controversy after an illegal use of the push-to-pass system during the 2024 season opener led to unprecedented penalties and driver disqualification, marking a significant scandal for Roger Penske's team (Essentially Sports). Scott McLaughlin, a Team Penske driver, has improved his performance on oval tracks, notably winning his first oval race in 2024, which has been a challenging aspect for competitors like Alex Palou from Chip Ganassi Racing (Sportskeeda). McLaughlin's recent successes, including securing the Indy 500 pole in 2024, were influenced by advice from his neighbor and Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud, highlighting the collaborative spirit within the racing community (Sportskeeda).