Roger Penske

Roger Penske

Roger Penske (#495)

Without a little risk in your life every day, you start to get sloppy, and that is something I don't want to be. I want to be on the leading edge with our people and the company.

  • $ 8 B
  • Cars
  • United States
  • M
  • 89 Years

About Me

Former race car driver Roger Penske is the founder, chairman and CEO of Penske Corporation, a transportation services company with over $43 billion in revenue. The company's publicly traded subsidiary Penske Automotive Group is best known for its auto dealerships, which sell new and used cars, and its iconic yellow rental trucks. Penske started his career as a race car driver before opening one car dealership in 1965 with a $75,000 loan from his father. In 2020, Penske Corporation acquired the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, host of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. In 2019, Donald Trump Penske was awarded Penske the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S., for his accomplishments in racing and in business.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Roger Penske’s rise and global influence.

  • #528   Billionaires (2026)
  • #187   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Roger Penske’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $7.6B (May 4, 2026)