Riding the wave from Team Penske’s third Daytona 500 win, Cindric captured his first career NCS pole the following weekend at Auto Club Speedway and he became the first series rookie to lead the point standings for more than one race. It also marked the first-ever Daytona 500 victory for the iconic No. Cindric etched his name in history as the first rookie driver to win NASCAR’s most prestigious event. The Mooresville, North Carolina, native will look to build on his successful first season of Cup Series competition that included a history-making victory in the Daytona 500, winning his first NCS pole, an impressive playoff run and series Rookie of the Year honors.Ĭindric’s triumph in the “Great American Race” came in just his eighth start in NASCAR’s premier series and, coincidentally, on team owner Roger Penske’s birthday. In 2023, Austin Cindric embarks on his sophomore season in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) following a breakout 2022 season behind the wheel of the No. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
