Since making his debut in NASCAR competition in 2015 with Brad Keselowski’s Truck Series programme, the 23-year-old son of Team Penske President Tim Cindric has faced questions about whether his career advancement was tied to his pedigree.
But since joining Team Penske’s Xfinity Series programme for his first race in 2017, Cindric has been one of the series’ top contenders, amassing 13 wins and a championship over the next four seasons.
His on-track performance appeared to cement the home of his NASCAR future and the departure of Penske’s 2012 Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski – who has become a driver and part-owner of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing – has led to Cindric taking over the #2 Penske Ford for 2022.
“I think everybody has seen the way he’s performed – we felt that he was ready to make the move [to Cup] last year,” said Team Penske’s vice chairman Walt Czarnecki.
“That’s pretty well known, and then when the opportunity presented itself with Brad…
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