In a remarkable achievement, Team Penske saw two of its drivers, Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden, secure oval wins in the same season for the first time since 2020. McLaughlin, under the guidance of former teammate Simon Pagenaud, clinched his maiden oval victory at Race 1 of Iowa's Hy-Vee doubleheader. Pagenaud, who played a pivotal role in McLaughlin's oval training, had previously claimed the final oval win of his IndyCar career at the same venue in 2020. McLaughlin's success was a testament to the mentorship and support he received from Pagenaud and his race engineer, Ben Bretzman. The young driver expressed his gratitude for the invaluable guidance and resources provided by his team, highlighting the importance of having a strong support system both on and off the track.