10-4 Magazine May 2023

36 10-4 Magazine / May 2023 Captain” Penske sets the bar high for excellence. With 18 Indianapolis 500 wins and 17 open wheel championships in the team’s 50+ years of existence, Penske is synonymous with winning, and is the most successful team in IndyCar history. From the uniforms to the transporters, professionalism is seen everywhere at Team Penske. As Mr. Penske’s team has set standards in the racing world, his IndyCar transporters also reflect his team’s high level of professionalism. Designed by legendary automotive designer Larry Shinoda, the fleet of Team Penske Freightliners back in the day were covered in stainless steel and aerodynamic enhancements, making these unique rigs as iconic and sleek as the IndyCars they were transporting. While most of the race car haulers featured in this article were photographed throughout the 1990s, these unique rigs have always been cutting edge. Even though more modern and current model trucks are now used to pull the transport trailers of the teams and series around North America, the trucks are just as impressive as the ones that came before them. It is truly an awesome experience to be able to see all these beautiful and immaculate, show quality rigs, together at one time, and in one parking lot. If you’re a race fan and you have time and want to see some of the most impressive tractor-trailers you will ever set your eyes on, gaining access to see these trucks up-close at a race track can be just as impressive as seeing the cars they move from race to race! Special thanks to Joe Skibinski of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway photo archive for providing the photos of the Cummins IndyCars and the Marmon Wasp. All of the other photographs were provided by me and my friend, Duncan Putman. Tune in and watch (or listen) to the 107th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on May 28 on NBC at 11:00 AM EST, or listen on SiriusXM IndyCar Channel 160. I hope you have a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, and that you enjoy this awesome race. n