Firings come after Josef Newgarden and Will Power were found to have an illegally modified spec part on their cars during Sunday qualifying for the Indy 500.

Cindric’s message was a clear hint that he did not intentionally violate any rule. However, he was caught up in a second scandal in two years. The ‘push to pass’ controversy involving Penske is still fresh in the memory for IndyCar fans.

Team Penske fires president Tim Cindric, IndyCar managing director Ron Ruzewski and GM Kyle Moyer in wake of scandal.