Ind😼y R🍒acing League President and CEO Tony George has welcomed the announcement that Penske Racing will compete exclusively in the IRL starting in 2002.

George said: "The addition of Roger Penske, his team and his Marlboro sponsor to the Indy Racing League is a great plus ඣto what is already the most exciting, most competitive racing ﷺseries on the planet."

"What better affirmation could there be than to have the most successful team in American motorsports cho🌸ose the Indy Racing League as its competitive platform? This is a strong✱ indicator that our vision and plan is the right one for the future of American open-wheel racing and exemplifies the League's stability and growth."

"The addition of Marlboro Team Penske to our core of strꦬo♛ng Indy Racing teams will make 2002 the most competitive year yet."