Austin Cindric confirmed Saturday morning that he will return to Team Penske as driver of the No. 2 Ford for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Cindric has driven the iconic car number for the historic team since 2022, winning the Daytona 500 that February. His new contract ensures a continued stay in Penske’s winningest car number for the near future.
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Cindric responded simply but emphatically, “That’s correct,” when asked if he would be staying put for the 2027 season — secured by an additional “yes” when asked to confirm he’s remaining in the No. 2 Ford.
“It’s obviously come up in question, and I’m not entirely certain why it’s come into question, but there you go,” Cindric said during Saturday’s media availabilities at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
— NASCAR.com —