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How Roger Penske changed the Indy 500, Ep 12, with Derrick Walker

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By Marshall Pruett - May 24, 2019, 2:49 PM ET

How Roger Penske changed the Indy 500, Ep 12, with Derrick Walker

Part 12 of the 15-part feature series ‘How Roger Penske Changed The Indy 500,’ which celebrates the most successful entrant at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the 50th anniversary of his first which took place in 1969, is led by former chief mechanic and general manager Derrick Walker.

The Scot's efforts at Team Penske from the late 1970s through the late 1980s helped the program become the most dominant force in IndyCar competition.

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Marshall Pruett
Marshall Pruett

The 2026 season marks Marshall Pruett's 40th year working in the sport. In his role today for RACER, Pruett covers open-wheel and sports car racing as a writer, reporter, photographer, and filmmaker. In his previous career, he served as a mechanic, engineer, and team manager in a variety of series, including IndyCar, IMSA, and World Challenge.

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