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Austin Cindric’s 2027 Team Penske Comeback Fuels Exciting Winning Streak
Highlights
- Austin Cindric confirmed as No. 2 Ford driver for 2027 season
- Cindric won 2022 Daytona 500, driving No. 2 since 2022
- Currently ninth in The Chase with strong recent performances
- Teammates Blaney and Logano praise Cindric’s growth and teamwork
- Team Penske finalized 2027 roster, extending Blaney and Logano contracts
- Jesse Love to join Wood Brothers Racing Ford in 2025
Austin Cindric confirms he will remain with Team Penske as driver of the No. 2 Ford for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.
He has raced the No. 2 since 2022, taking the Daytona 500 that February. The new deal prioritizes stability around Penske’s flagship entry and its established operational group.
Form backs the decision. Cindric sits ninth in The Chase after two top-fives and three top-10s in four starts, including a Kansas runner-up on September 27.
Across 31 of 36 races, he holds a 15.7 average finish. Eight consecutive results no worse than 13th underline momentum after an uneven regular season.
Austin Cindric confirmed as Team Penske’s No. 2 driver for 2027
Cindric frames the task simply: execute cleanly and bank points through the remaining rounds, reflecting his recent focus on building a winning edge.
Teammate Ryan Blaney calls him an asset and highlights crew chief Brian Wilson’s influence. The Kansas near-miss shows the No. 2 now couples outright speed with tidy execution.
Kansas runner-up underscored speed and execution for the No. 2 group
Joey Logano echoes the assessment, pointing to Cindric’s work rate and willingness to learn. That intra-garage collaboration raises standards across Penske’s Cup operation.
He is the 2020 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion and narrowly misses a repeat in 2021. He holds 13 wins and a 2017 Truck victory at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Organisationally, Penske locks its 2027 roster. Blaney signs a multiyear extension, while Logano is retained through next season. Affiliate Wood Brothers adds Jesse Love to the No. 21 for 2025.
Team Penske finalizes 2027 roster; Blaney extended, Logano retained
That structure supports consistency and resource sharing, alongside the Team Penske IndyCar partnership that reinforces development pathways and simulation alignment.
Attention now turns to Charlotte, where track position and pit windows will shape the weekend, with the field set by the published Charlotte lineup.
Visual Summary
Austin Cindric 🚗
Locked in for 2027 with Team Penske’s legendary No.2 car
Locked in for 2027 with Team Penske’s legendary No.2 car
13th
10th
8th
5th
2nd
9th in Chase
8
Top-13 finishes
in a row
Top-13 finishes
in a row
15.7
Avg. finish this
season (best ever!)
Avg. finish this
season (best ever!)
Daytona 🏆
2022 Winner
& Rising Star
2022 Winner
& Rising Star
Cindric
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Blaney
+
Logano
Momentum growing — Penske eyes more wins
Cindric’s consistency & team synergy keeps Penske’s No.2 in the Cup spotlight.
Contract locked, confidence high — 2027 is already gaining speed.
Contract locked, confidence high — 2027 is already gaining speed.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
