Penske PC-17


The Penske PC-17 was a CART Penske Racing car which was constructed for competition in the 1988 season. The car was designed by Nigel Bennett. The chassis swept the front row at the 1988 [Indianapolis 500] with Rick Mears winning the pole position, Danny Sullivan qualifying second and Al Unser, Sr. third. Mears went on to win the Indy 500 and Sullivan the season championship.
The PC-17 ushered in a new era of success for the Penske chassis program, which had suffered in the past few seasons of competition.

Complete Indy Car World Series results

YearTeamEngineTyresDriverNo.1234567891011121314151617Points
1988Team PenskeChevrolet 265A V8tXM [Satellite Radio Indy 200|PHX]LBHINDYMILPORCLETORMEAMICPOCMDOChamp Car [Grand Prix of Road America|ROA]NAZLAGMIA
1988Team PenskeChevrolet 265A V8tGoodyear