While Roger Penske's name is most often associated with his racing team, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and holds the record for the most Indianapolis 500 wins with twenty victories, the "Captain" made his fortune through the largest car dealership. Toyota to the world, but also through its moving truck rental service, "Penske Truck Rentals" and its iconic yellow trucks.
On its website, in the section for vehicles available for rent, Penske now highlights an option " IndyCar By clicking on this, you can discover a vehicle whose "The 508 cm long chassis offers just over 0,02 m³ of storage space, ideal for transporting anything from an oven mitt to a simple flip-flop, whether left or right. With a ground clearance of 1,9 cm, the lowest in the industry, this express moving vehicle is particularly suited to flat, freshly paved roads, free of debris, speed bumps, or even the smallest potholes."
It is also stated that each Penske Truck Rentals IndyCar receives a seven-second express service by professionals every 80 to 110 km, a clear reference to pit stops during an IndyCar race. While this option is obviously a hoax by Penske, it primarily serves to promote a contest offering the winner an all-expenses-paid trip to the Indianapolis 500 (May 24, 2026), including access to the starting grid.
This contest is organized in partnership between Penske and the FOX television network, which continues to increase its involvement in the championship's marketing. The winner will also have the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Indy 500, visit the production truck, and meet the on-air and behind-the-scenes personalities who make it possible to broadcast the world's greatest open-wheel race in the United States each year.
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