  Tkelly1986 Member Username: Tkelly1986 Post Number: 119 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.251.48.188 |
It seems that Rogers Penske’s concern for Detroit has evolved the way we had all hoped and pushed beyond the superbowl. With his work on bringing the grand prix back to Belle Isle, it seems his eyes are still set on helping the city pull itself out of the ashes. I would think that Penske would like to be mentioned in the same breath as the like of Peter Karmonos and others who have took a gamble on the city and made it a better place. If nothing more to buy into his ego; if he has one, I have never met the man……anyway, my question is….would Penske ever consider moving his corporation downtown? And if so, would that be a major event for Detroit, like a Compuware or Quicken (hoping). Would anyone know how many people Penske employees? If they are even looking or would be in the future to move?....I actually don’t even know where they are located, living out of town and all, but would be curious on the specs of the corporation. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 6664 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
I am eager to hear everyone's speculations as to whether Penske would move his operations downtown. | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 1304 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.242.223.42 |
I thought the racing community hated racing on Belle Isle. How is Penske going to get around that major obstacle? | ||
Bvos Member Username: Bvos Post Number: 1862 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 134.215.223.211 |
I think a key is figuring out if Penske needs a suburban location for logistics purposes or not. For instance a major company owned by Penske is Penske Leasing, a truck leasing company. Does their current headquarters physically interface with the truck business? If so they'll likely need a suburban location or an industrial location in the city for the trucks to comfortably move around and be stored. Likewise the racing business. Will the race cars and related equipment need to be/get downtown on a regular basis? If so a suburban or industrial city location will also be needed since it's pretty difficult to manuver a race car hauling truck downtown. Now if the current headquarters is just a place for paper pushing, then there are not many reasons why Penske can't come downtown. | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 160 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 64.131.176.232 |
Roger Penske: Detroit's Great White Hope. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1095 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.39.170.78 |
This would be the IRL which is a different race series as the one who was there before (CART). Aside from that, the old track and track facilities were never conducive to good racing or a good racing environment. Ironically enough, the IRL was formed by Tony George in 1996 to cater to American racers and only race on ovals ala NASCAR...guess that didn't work out too well. Or maybe TG does whatever Penske tells him to do... | ||
Spacemonkey Member Username: Spacemonkey Post Number: 81 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 63.102.87.27 |
I love going to the IRL race at MIS and do so every year. I'd rather it stay there or perhaps race there AND Belle Isle. MIS is a great place to see those open wheel car fly around the track. They make the NASCAR race I went to yesterday at MIS seem slow in comparison. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1097 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.39.170.78 |
I'm guessing they would do both races spacemonkey, just like they did before. | ||
Spacemonkey Member Username: Spacemonkey Post Number: 84 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 63.102.87.27 |
Well then, that's awesome. I will go to both races. I love indy racing. | ||
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit Post Number: 720 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.246.10.173 |
I doubt he moves his opeations downtown. He moved his United Auto Group hq from Detroit to Telegraph and Square Lake Road in Bloomfield about 3 years ago. | ||
Tkelly1986 Member Username: Tkelly1986 Post Number: 120 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 71.201.190.23 |
would anyone know how many jobs Penske has out in the suburbs?.......United Auto Group included | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 905 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 68.60.139.244 |
I doubt there are many. Given what the company does, I think most of the staff is at remote locations (dealerships), rather than at Headquarters. (Message edited by sharmaal on August 21, 2006) | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4011 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.248.55.84 |
Not to knock Penske's efforts in any way, shape, or form. His post-Super Bowl involvement in downtown Detroit is great. However is anyone else just a little pissed at ourselves because the big post-Super Bowl dividend project is paying people to clean up after ourselves? Maybe if we weren't such slobs (be it Detroit residents and/or suburbanites) the Clean Detroit resources could go to a better use. | ||
Eric Member Username: Eric Post Number: 528 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.246.29.185 |
Why should we be pissed about something that is provided in other major city downtowns? | ||
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit Post Number: 721 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.246.10.173 |
ALL of his dealerships are in the suburbs... www.unitedauto.com | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 129 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
There are lots of empty lots downtown to store his yellow moving vans. Its a great fit! | ||
Hornwrecker Member Username: Hornwrecker Post Number: 1462 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 12.64.90.226 |
He used to be a majority stock holder of Detroit-Diesel with GM in 1988, later bought out by Daimler-Chrysler in 2000, large factory on Telegraph near Plymouth Rd, Redford Twp. http://www.detroitdiesel.com/a bout/history.aspx I think he probably made some serious money on that deal. | ||
Bigjeff Member Username: Bigjeff Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2006 Posted From: 12.1.53.10 |
Good morning everyone. 1st time poster here on this wonderful site of knowledge, and history. I actually work for Roger Penske at one of his "metro Detroit" dealerships, and hope to fill in any knowledge that I may have. I also wanted to say that I get many great morning laughs by some of the posts on here. I use this site for many reasons, especially on the history of this great city. Unfortunately I live "cringe" in the suburbs. But I have spent many of my paychecks in Detroit. plus, I am also planning on buying a loft downtown. So I say good morning to all!!!!!! | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 6669 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
Scram, honey. I'm working this corner of the forum and there's only enough room for one "Jeff." : ) Welcome. | ||
Hysteria Member Username: Hysteria Post Number: 1200 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 216.223.168.132 |
Hahaha | ||
Leob Member Username: Leob Post Number: 71 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 69.14.9.224 |
Roger made something like 400-500 MILLION in selling DDC to Chrysler. Penske has a newly built HQ in Troy. It is unlikely he would build or move downtown. |
