Discount Tire and Team Penske have confirmed an extension to their long-running partnership, ensuring Discount Tire remains a key Team Penske sponsorship extension for several seasons to come. The renewed agreement preserves Discount Tire’s status as a primary sponsor for Team Penske’s NASCAR and INDYCAR programs, including headline support for multiple top drivers and prominent races beginning in 2026.
Expanded Partnership Strengthens Top-Tier Sponsorships
Continuing a relationship that began nearly twenty years ago, Discount Tire will maintain its important role with Team Penske, one of the most successful motorsports organizations in North America. Discount Tire will return as primary sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang Dark Horse piloted by 2022 DAYTONA 500 champion Austin Cindric, and will also serve as a primary sponsor in select events for Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, fresh off his NASCAR Cup Series championship run. As part of the expanded deal starting in 2026, Discount Tire will add a new spotlight: serving as primary partner to three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano and the No. 22 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for at least one major race.
Mutual Celebration of Successes and Shared Values
Over the span of this partnership, Team Penske has earned five NASCAR Cup Series championships, with Discount Tire colors at the forefront for three consecutive NCS titles. Milestones include Austin Cindric’s celebrated DAYTONA 500 victory and Ryan Blaney’s back-to-back Fall Martinsville wins in 2023 and 2024 while carrying Discount Tire livery. Both organizations consider the relationship a driving force for success on and off the track.
“Our partnership with Roger Penske and everyone at Team Penske is defined by a culture of winning and truly making dreams come true,”
said Michael Zuieback, executive chairman at Discount Tire.
“We look forward to celebrating many more victories on the track and activating our partnership in meaningful ways for our people, our customers, and all racing fans.”
— Michael Zuieback, Executive Chairman, Discount Tire
Team Penske drivers frequently visit Discount Tire stores, connecting with customers and employees, and actively support tire safety campaigns organized by Discount Tire, deepening the connection between team members and fans across America.
Remarkable Record of Race Victories and Championships
The extended partnership is built on an impressive list of accomplishments. Since Discount Tire joined forces with Team Penske, they have celebrated 38 race wins across the NASCAR Cup and Grand National Series. Of these, the partnership contributed to a combined 12 Championships, a mark that ranks as the second-highest win total for any NASCAR sponsor in Team Penske’s storied history.
“We are proud of Team Penske’s long-standing partnership with Discount Tire and the success we have had together, including multiple championships and a victory in the DAYTONA 500,”
said Roger Penske.
“Our companies share many of the same core values and this is a partnership that continues to deliver, both on and off the racetrack. We are excited to build on our success together now and into the future.”
— Roger Penske, Team Owner, Team Penske
Sponsorship Spans NASCAR and INDYCAR Series
Beyond NASCAR, the collaboration will remain strong in open-wheel racing. Discount Tire and its partner brand Tire Rack will continue as associate sponsors for Team Penske’s formidable NTT INDYCAR SERIES roster. This includes Josef Newgarden, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner; Scott McLaughlin, recognized for his seven series wins; and David Malukas, now in his fifth series season—all piloting Chevrolets for Team Penske.
Wide-Ranging Race Presence Confirmed for 2026
Looking ahead to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Discount Tire will serve as primary sponsor at several iconic races. Major tracks confirmed include Daytona International Speedway for the DAYTONA 500, Circuit of The Americas, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, Michigan International Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Phoenix Raceway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, and Homestead-Miami Speedway. Austin Cindric will return behind the wheel of the No. 2 Team Penske Discount Tire Ford Mustang Dark Horse for the 2026 DAYTONA 500, scheduled for Sunday, February 15, at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Significance for the Future of Motorsports and Sponsorship
This renewed Team Penske sponsorship extension with Discount Tire highlights more than just longstanding collaboration—it emphasizes a commitment to victory, innovation, and community outreach. The continued involvement of champions like Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano, along with INDYCAR talents Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, and David Malukas, ensures that Team Penske will remain at the forefront of American motorsports, inspiring customers, staff, and racing fans across the country.
