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Penske's final CART race
Penske ends CART's 25-year run with last race before IRL takeover.
In brief
Penske ends CART's 25-year run with last race before IRL takeover. Penske team raced for final CART event before joining IRL in 2008. Originally reported by RaceFans.
CART's 25-year season ends
CART's longest season ends 25 years ago today with a watershed moment in the series' battle with IRL.
Penske's final CART race
Cristiano da Matta wins 21st and final CART event at Fontana superspeedway as Penske makes last appearance.
Penske joins IRL
Penske defected to IRL after 2001 season, leading to CART bankruptcy and 2008 series reunion.
The essence
Penske team raced for final CART event before joining IRL in 2008.
