Issues discovered on Penske's Nos. 2 and 12 cars Sunday was also displayed on Newgarden's 500-winning car last year displayed at the IMS Museum.

Taking to social media, RACER journalist Marshall Pruett showed the 2024 race winner with the modification but stopped short of accusing Team Penske of any foul play. “The thing that we’re told didn’t happen is indeed here,” said Pruett.

Ashley Newgarden, wife of two-time and defending Indy 500 champion Josef Newgarden, reacted to Pato O’Ward’s Instagram story with a two-word message.

Chevrolet’s Josef Newgarden insists he’s not considering his chance to make Indianapolis 500 history, but is simply focused on winning the 109th edition.On Sunday, May 25, the 34-year-old Tennessean could land the three-peat that has eluded some of the greatest drivers ever to turn a wheel at Indianapolis

Power and Newgarden will forfeit their pit positions and will select their pit boxes after the remainder of the field has an opportunity to adjust accordingly. “We accept the penalties issued today by the IndyCar Series which are due to a “Body Fit” violation that occurred prior to the qualifying session yesterday,” Team Penske said in a statement.

Two-time reigning winner Josef Newgarden (photo, front) was fastest Thursday overall and without the benefit of an aerodynamic tow.