2017 Fireside Chat

NCMA Executive Director David Miller, 2017 Achievement in Motorsports Tribute honoree Roger Penske and NCMA Chairman of the Board Greg Fornelli were all smiles following the 11th Annual NC Motorsports Industry Awards Ceremony presented by Fifth Third. Photo by Scott Crawford

The 2017 Achievement in Motorsports Tribute honoree Roger Penske thanks the group for the award during the 11th Annual NC Motorsports Industry Awards Ceremony presented by Fifth Third. Photo by Scott Crawford

Dr. Jerry Punch and Roger Penske talk during the Fireside Chat at the 11th Annual NC Motorsports Industry Awards Ceremony presented by Fifth Third. Photo by Scott Crawford

The 11th Annual NC Motorsports Industry Awards Ceremoy presented by Fifth Third featured a fireside chat with Roger Penske. Joining him were Dr. Jerry Punch, four-time Indy 500 winner Rick Mears, Team Penske President Tim Cindric and NASCAR's Mike Helton. Photo courtesy of Scott Crawford

Roger Penske, Rick Mears, Tim Cindric and Mike Helton share some laughs during the Fireside Chat. Photo by Scott Crawford

Photo by Scott Crawford