Partnership with Team Penske and Chevrolet spans 14th consecutive years
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Astemo, Ltd. (hereafter "Astemo"), a global automotive mega-supplier, continued its NTT INDYCAR SERIES partnership with Team Penske for a 14th consecutive season in 2025 as a sponsor of the No. 2 Dallara/Chevrolet driven by Josef Newgarden.
A two-time series champion and the first driver in more than 20 years to achieve back-to-back Indianapolis 500 wins in 2023 and 2024, Newgarden finished the 2025 season with a win at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix in his hometown of Nashville.
Team Penske and Astemo announced the extension of their INDYCAR partnership for the 2025 season and beyond last year. The Astemo name appears on the front, sides and rear wing of the bright red No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet.
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Astemo Americas Rob Sharpe noted that Astemo supplies fuel-system components for all of Chevrolet's 2.2-liter two-turbocharged race engines in the INDYCAR series.
"We greatly value our motorsports partnership with Team Penske and Chevrolet both on and off the track," Sharpe said. "The 2025 season ended on a high note and we're looking forward to continued success in 2026. It will be a busy year for Astemo Americas."
About Astemo
Astemo, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a joint venture between Hitachi, Ltd., Honda Motor Co., and JIC Capital, Ltd. With 80,000 employees worldwide and operations in Americas, Asia, China, Europe and Japan, the company is a global mega-supplier in the automotive industry. The Electrification Business Division, Vehicle Business Division, and Motorcycle Business Division are engaged in the development, manufacture, sales, and service of automotive parts as well as transportation and industrial machinery and systems. Astemo is committed to creating a sustainable society and delivering enhanced corporate value.
For more information, visit: www.astemo.com
About Astemo Americas, Inc.
Astemo Americas, Inc. manufactures and markets engine management, electric powertrain and integrated vehicle controls for major automotive manufacturers worldwide, adhering to ISO 9001/IATF 16949 industry standards. Additional information about Astemo Americas is available at https://www.am.astemo.com/.
About Team Penske
Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Cars owned and prepared by Team Penske have produced more than 650 major race wins, over 700 pole positions and 47 championships across open-wheel, stock car and sports car competition. Over the course of its 58-year history, the team has also earned 20 Indianapolis 500 victories, three Daytona 500 Championships, a Formula 1 win, victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, along with a win in Australia's legendary Bathurst 1000 race.
Team Penske competed last year in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and NASCAR Cup Series. Through a Team Penske global partnership, Porsche Penske Motorsport also raced in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship. For more information about Team Penske, please visit www.teampenske.com.
SOURCE Astemo, Ltd.
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