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Roger Penske to drive Indy 500 celebrity pace car

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Racing legend Roger Penske will be driving the celebrity pace car for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Owner of auto racing team, Team Penske is one of the most victories as an owner at the Indy 500 with 16 owner victories. Team Penske is also celebrating their 50th anniversary.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is expected to make the official announcement on Monday.

At last year’s Indy 500, Penske had four cars in the race, including last year’s winner Juan Pablo Montoya.

Fans of IndyCar can also check out the new exhibit at IMS showcasing the rich history of Penske Racing and the Indy 500. The exhibit also includes all of the winning tickets for Penske Racing.