McLaughlin signs multi-year deal with Team Penske

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has extended his contract with Team Penske in Indycars.

Scott McLaughlin
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Details of the new contract haven’t been released but Penske says it will keep him in their stable for years to come.

The 29 year old former Australian Supercars champion heads into this weekend’s Indycars finale in California in fifth place in the drivers championship, just 41 points behind leader and teammate Will Power.

He won his third race of the season last weekend in Portland.

“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) 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.”

McLaughlin first joined Team Penske in 2017 in the Australian Supercars Championship.

In 2018, McLaughlin captured the first of his three consecutive Supercars Championships for DJR Team Penske.

After the 2020 season he moved to the United States to join Team Penske’s Indycars programme.

“To see him have the success he has had so far has been really satisfying, as we were confident in his talent,” said Team Penske President, Tim Cindric.

“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.”