Video: Penske Vows To Emphasize Indycar Fan Viewer Experience Of Motorsports

Roger Penske

In accepting induction in the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame on Monday in New York, Roger Penske said he and the Hulman & Company assets he’s acquiring – INDYCAR, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS Productions – will "work hard" to help further enhance the experience of viewing motorsports events. (See full speech below)

“This opportunity will allow us to engage millions of fans through the broadcast mediums around the world as well as the 300,000 people (attending) the largest single sports event in the world, the Indianapolis 500," Penske said to an applause. “It’s important to demonstrate the physical and mental challenges that our amazing drivers face each weekend by monitoring (their) mental condition throughout the race. We have the technology to put the fans in the drivers’ seat so they can appreciate the capabilities of these amazing athletes."

He also talks about all the great things that happened in broadcast TV during the CART days.