Josef Newgarden and Will Power, both drivers for Team Penske, will start the Indianapolis 500 from the back of the grid after being penalized for modifying a crucial safety device during qualifying. IndyCar officials confirmed that the changes made to their cars' rear attenuators violated regulations, prompting suspensions for the team's strategists and fines totaling $100,000. Rival team owner Chip Ganassi raised initial concerns about the alleged cheating, leading to the downfall of Newgarden's and Power's chances for a pole position, while Scott McLaughlin retains his spot due to compliance with the rules.
The integrity of the Indianapolis 500 is paramount, and this violation of the IndyCar rule against modification to this part and using it 'as supplied' is clear.
After the series gathered more facts overnight, Newgarden and Power were penalized to the rear of the field. McLaughlin will keep the 10th starting spot because his wrecked car was found to have used a legal attenuator.
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