He will be in NASCAR’s big leagues next year, part of a carefully mapped path set by Team Penske. But even with a direct line to the top of the Penske organization, Cindric has had to earn his own way. The younger Cindric solidified his standing at Penske by winning six races last year and his first Xfinity Series championship. The two dominated the Xfinity Series with a combined 15 victories, but it was Cindric who delivered in the championship finale. Two months later, Team Penske said Cindric would try to make the Daytona 500 — decisions Penske said are made by Travis Geisler and Mike Nelson, the leaders of his NASCAR operation, and not Cindric’s father.

Source: thestar February 12, 2021 18:00 UTC