Josef Nicolai Newgarden [2] (born December 22, 1990) [3] [4] is an American racing driver who races the No. 2 Team Penske Dallara/Chevrolet in the IndyCar Series. [5] He was the 2011 Indy Lights champion, and 2017 and 2019 IndyCar Series Champion.

Winner of the 107th and 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500, Josef Newgarden is a two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and the winningest current American driver in the series. His dominating performance in 2016 at Iowa Speedway set an INDYCAR SERIES record for most laps led by a race winner.

Apr 25, 2024 · Team Penske was dealt a humiliating disqualification Wednesday when reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was stripped of his victory in the IndyCar season-opening race for manipulating his push-to-pass system.

Dec 22, 1990 · One of the brightest stars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES (NICS), Josef Newgarden continues to shine both on and off the track as he climbs higher among the sport's all-time greats heading into his 13th season competing in America's top open-wheel series in 2024.

Apr 27, 2024 · BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden blinked back tears Friday as he accepted blame for manipulating the push-to-pass system in his season-opening IndyCar win that has since been stripped, calling it an embarrassment and acknowledging that he may have a long road ahead in winning back the respect of his peers.

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4 days ago · Josef Newgarden went on to defend his 2023 Indy 500 win by winning the oldest motorsports race in the world in 2024. He also became the first driver in over two decades to win back-to-back Indy 500.

Jun 18, 2023 · One of the brightest stars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Josef Newgarden continues to shine both on and off the track as he climbs higher among the sport’s all-time greats in America’s top open-wheel series.

Dec 30, 2024 · Once again, Josef Newgarden executed a rare move to win the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. For the second consecutive year, Newgarden pulled off a last-lap pass to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”