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TEAM PENSKE TAKES CENTER STAGE AT NCMA ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Six Decades. Hundreds of Victories & Championships. One Conversation You Won’t Want To Miss.

Join the North Carolina Motorsports Association on Wednesday, March 25 (11 am – 1:30 pm) for the 2026 NCMA Annual Luncheon and an afternoon of networking, great food, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most successful organizations in motorsports history.

We’re welcoming Team Penske leadership to share stories, lessons, and perspectives from a 60-year journey that helped shape modern racing across NASCAR, INDYCAR, and SportsCar competition.

Featured Speakers
Michael Nelson — President, NASCAR
Jonathan Diuguid — President, INDYCAR & SportsCar
Doug Rice — Event emcee, NMPA Hall of Fame broadcaster

Team Penske has built a legacy defined by preparation, discipline, and relentless performance. Since its debut at the 1966 Rolex 24 at Daytona, the organization has accumulated more than 650 major race victories, 700+ pole positions, 48 national championships, 20 Indianapolis 500 victories, three Daytona 500 wins, and triumphs at Sebring, Bathurst, and beyond.

But this luncheon isn’t about statistics; it’s about the mindset behind them.
How great teams operate.
How winning cultures last decades.
And how leadership translates across disciplines and eras.


You’ll hear firsthand stories from inside the organization as it competes today in the NASCAR Cup Series, NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and global sports car racing while celebrating its milestone anniversary season.

Why you should attend:
Connect with leaders across North Carolina’s motorsports ecosystem.
Gain real business insight from elite racing leadership.
Hear stories from one of the most respected organizations in professional sports.
Experience the industry community that makes North Carolina the home of motorsports.


Seats will fill quickly for this event. Reserve your spot and join the conversation. Click here for ticket information.

We’ll see you at the table — where motorsports meets business.