V8SC – Team Penske arrives with Marcos Ambrose in 2015

Roger Penske's team, which dominates the two major American motorsport series this year (IndyCar et NASCAR), has just formalized its arrival in 2015 in the famous Australian V8 Supercars championship. Team Penske has signed a partnership with Dick Johnson Racing, one of the most famous teams in the Antipodes (seven championships won), to finalize its participation in the championship, to give birth to DJR Team Penske.

The North Carolina team will bring in its suitcases a leading driver, namely the Australian Marcos Ambrose, 38 years old, and former double V8SC champion in 2003 and 2004. The winner of seven races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup (all on a road route) will therefore return to its native land next year. “This is a great opportunity to return home to a place I love, to a show where I have had great success, Ambrose says. It will be an honor to race for two motorsport legends Roger Penske and Dick Johnson. »

The boss of Team Penske said he was delighted to be able to field a Ford Falcon, which will sport the No. 17 for Ambrose. “Team Penske is pleased to partner with Dick Johnson Racing to compete in the V8 Supercars Championship starting next season. We believe in growing our businesses through racing and our success on the track. With our new ventures in Australia, it makes sense to showcase our brands through the V8 Supercars Championship and the opportunity to work with DJR and Marcos Ambrose convinced us to move forward. » A second Falcon will be lined up, and could be entrusted to Scott Pye, current driver of Dick Johnson Racing.