On Wednesday, Team Penske announced they had re-signed Scott McLaughlin to a multi-year contract. The 29-year-old from Christchurch, New Zealand, has won three races in 2022 at St. Petersburg, Mid-Ohio, and Portland.
In addition to three wins, McLaughlin has three poles, eight top-five, and 11 top-ten finishes. He is among five drivers in contention to win the IndyCar Championship this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
This is McLaughlin’s second year in IndyCar. He has three poles, seven podium finishes, and three wins in 33 career races. He was named 2021 Indianapolis 500 and NTT IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year.
“Scott took a big gamble when he came to IndyCar, as he knew he would be leaving a series where he knew he could thrive for years to come,” said Team Penske President Tim Cindric. “To see him have the success he has had so far has been really satisfying, as we were confident in his talent. We just didn’t know how long it would take for him to gain the confidence in himself. Scott has adjusted quickly and has already established himself as someone that can win at any track during one of the most competitive eras of IndyCar racing. He continues to be a great representative for our partners, and he connects well with race fans all over the world. We are excited that he will continue to be part of the Team Penske legacy for years to come.”
Before coming to IndyCar, McLaughlin raced in the Repco Supercars Championship for Tekno Autosports (2012), Garry Rogers Motorsport (2013-16), and Dick Johnson Racing (2017-20, which was co-owned by Roger Penske from 2014-20.
McLaughlin won 76 poles, 106 podium finishes, and 56 wins. While at Dick Johnson Racing, McLaughlin won 48 races (including a record 18 wins in 2019). He is a three-time Repco Supercars champion (2018, 2019, 2020) and won the 2019 Bathurst 1000.
“Team Penske has been such a huge part of my career, helping me get to where I’m at today, so I’m excited to continue racing with Roger (Penske), Tim, and the entire team well into the future,” said McLaughlin. “Getting a chance to move to the United States and chase my racing dream, driving in the INDYCAR SERIES, is something that would not have been possible without Team Penske, so I’m forever grateful. I’ve had so many great moments with this team, from winning three Supercars Championships to winning the Bathurst 1000 to making my first INDYCAR start. Now, we are competing at a high level, winning races and poles and even competing for the series championship. I can’t wait to see what the future holds with Team Penske.”
