Jay Penske is an American entrepreneur, media and publishing proprietor, live events owner, philanthropist, and real estate investor.
Penske is an alumnus of St. Mary's Preparatory, in Detroit Michigan, after having attended Cranbrook, Tabor Academy, and Lawrenceville[1] At school Penske excelled athletically, as he was named was named All-League, All-State, All-American,[2] and the USA Player of the Year by USA Today newspaper in lacrosse.
He remains the only player in the United States lacrosse history to average more than 10 points per game, score over 100 goals, and break the 200-point barrier in a single season.
[4] Penske graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School[3] with a Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Systems and Finance.
[6] Penske began his career while studying at Wharton, and shortly after graduating created the first mobile phone for children, Firefly.
[13] Penske founded an IndyCar Series racing team in 2007, jointly with Steve Luczo, the Chairman of Seagate Technology.