Stars show up for Team Penske's 50th anniversary celebration
The 50th anniversary of anything is always a special occasion. When that anniversary commemorates 27 national racing championships, 16 Indianapolis 500 wins, two Daytona 500 victories, and a total of 85 drivers, it is worthy of a big party.
That was the case Wednesday night in Charlotte, North Carolina, as one of racing's most successful and prominent owners, Roger Penske, was honored for his many years of fielding winning race teams.
The gala event featured 43 of Penske's 85 drivers, as well as a special appearance by car enthusiast Jay Leno.
Leno was not the only celebrity figure to congratulate Penske on his success 50 years of racing. Former U.S. President George W. Busch sent in a tribute to "The Captain."
One of the most incredible events I have ever attendedRT @Team_Penske: 43 of 85 of Team Penske drivers! #penske50 pic.twitter.com/biR0Fotn9D
— Tom TR Roberts (@22carPR) January 21, 2016
Winning heritage of @Team_Penske #Penske50 @NASCARHall #Penske pic.twitter.com/tlLivPl5JU
— Penske Truck Rental (@PenskeMoving) January 21, 2016
Check this out #Penske50@ https://t.co/1HadaJPthA
— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) January 21, 2016
Amazing history @Team_Penske #penske50 #great man pic.twitter.com/AhoSaOyGwp
— Alex Tagliani (@tagliani) January 21, 2016
Congrats Roger Penske on 50 years in the sport and elevating everyone's game. Great evening, nice decor! #Penske50 pic.twitter.com/muyFEwk3LU
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) January 21, 2016
Rick Mears saying Hi to all of You!!!?.@Team_Penske #penske50 pic.twitter.com/Aq6de8V4DX
— Al Unser Jr (@AlUnserJr) January 21, 2016
Great driver panel line up! From Mears, to @RustyWallace, to @GdeFerran, @h3lio, @keselowski, @joeylogano. #Penske50 pic.twitter.com/uhiAoV36TY
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) January 21, 2016
Think I am sitting at the fun table at @Team_Penske 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at @NASCARHall #FunTimes pic.twitter.com/sX99zuYXcA
— Tom TR Roberts (@22carPR) January 21, 2016
No two bigger car guys in America. Happy to have @jayleno at our #Penske50 celebration pic.twitter.com/NWcGm27gVT
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) January 21, 2016
And a big surprise on stage has arrived : @jayleno is in the house! Awesome! #penske50 pic.twitter.com/wAMC9XLPBt
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) January 21, 2016
When George W Bush congratulates you on 50 years of success...#impressive #Penske50 pic.twitter.com/nQbjmb4r74
— Ashley Deihl Stremme (@AshleyStremme) January 21, 2016
I am not in awe very often but tonight I am. @Team_Penske 50 year celebration dinner. So many Motorsports icons. WOW. Just WOW.
— Winston Kelley (@WinstonKelley) January 21, 2016
Legendary newscaster Tom Brokaw also narrated a video chronicling Team Penske's history and how it all got started.
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