Brant James: Indy holds hope for Penske, Ganassi

cnn.com     Jul 23, 2008            

Posted: Wednesday July 23, 2008 1:36PM; Updated: Wednesday July 23, 2008 1:36PM Penske, Ganassi hope to get back on track at Indy Each team's impressive open wheel success has not been duplicated in NASCAR Penske's ongoing struggles have led Ryan Newman to announce his departure IndyCar - NASCAR rule differences and lack of sponsorship money are factors Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a touchstone for Ganassi Racing and cordial rival Penske, the backdrop for much of the glory that has defined the storied open wheel teams. Roger Penske has won 303 races, 21 major national championships and a record 14 Indianapolis 500s. His open wheel teams have won 12 of those titles and 136 of the races, including Ryan Briscoe's second IndyCar victory of the season last week at Mid-Ohio. Chip Ganassi has won 100 races and seven championships... [read full story]                    

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