Josef Newgarden
FILE - In this June 10, 2017, file photo, Will Power, of Australia, pumps his fist as he crosses the finish line under yellow to win an IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, in Fort Worth, Texas. IndyCar is getting ready for an all-in-one-day season opener on the fast track in Texas, more than 2 ½ months after drivers were set to roll on the streets of St. Pete. The pandemic-delayed season is now set to open Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
IndyCar ready to race after pandemic delayed start of season

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 04, 2020 11:18 AM EDT

Drivers make their way around the track past empty stands during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Monday, June 1, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. The race is being run without fans in the stands due to the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2020 03:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 8, 2019, file photo, Josef Newgarden celebrates winning an IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. IndyCar is getting ready for an all-in-one-day season opener on the fast track in Texas, more than 2 ½ months after drivers were set to roll on the streets of St. Pete. The pandemic-delayed season is now set to open Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Randy Holt, File)
IndyCar restart at Texas before another month to race again

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 02, 2020 07:52 PM EDT

The areas around the track and grandstands are nearly empty at the IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Friday, March 13, 2020 in St. Petersburg. NASCAR and IndyCar have postponed their weekend schedules at Atlanta Motor Speedway and St. Petersburg, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. (Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
IndyCar goes virtual racing as it waits to get back on track

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 26, 2020 10:08 AM EDT

Jon Jenney, sits alone with no fans in the stand while working in the VIP area overlooking pit lane, at the IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Friday, March 13, 2020 in St. Petersburg. NASCAR and IndyCar have postponed their weekend schedules at Atlanta Motor Speedway and St. Petersburg, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. (Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
'Right now is strange' - NASCAR and IndyCar call off racing

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 13, 2020 12:14 PM EDT

Joey Logano does a burnout across the start/finish line after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi poses for photos during IndyCar Media Day in Austin, Texas. The IndyCar season starts with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Penske and the aeroscreen to debut at IndyCar season opener

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 11, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden poses for photos during IndyCar Media Day, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
IndyCar's Josef Newgarden would trade title for Indy 500 win

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 10, 2020 05:35 PM EST

Penske Corporation Chairman Rodger Penske, left, and Hulman & Co. Chairman Tony Hulman George speak after a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series were sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning move Monday that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Penske jumped at chance to protect iconic Indianapolis track

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 05, 2019 03:58 PM EST

FILE - In this May 24, 1996, file photo, a cloud hangs over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in this photo taken from the Goodyear blimp. Turn one is at the lower left. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series have been sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning announcement that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/ John R. Fulton Jr., File )
Penske buys Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2019 08:23 AM EST

Will Power, of Australia, drives into turn one during the Aeroscreen testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
IndyCar back on track at Richmond for 1st time in a decade

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 15, 2019 04:38 PM EDT

Kyle Busch prepares to practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Drivers try to protect playoff positions at tricky Charlotte

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 28, 2019 05:18 PM EDT

Newgarden drives first Indy car at Charlotte in 20 years

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 27, 2019 07:29 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden turned exhibition laps Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the first appearance of an open-wheel car at the...

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 25, 2019 10:45 AM EDT
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES BANK OF AMERICA ROVAL 400 Site: Charlotte. Schedule: Friday, practice, 12...

Alexander Rossi exits turn 3 and enters turn 4 Sunday at Laguna Seca.(Elias Funez/The Union via AP)
Column: IndyCar closes season feeling relevant again

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 23, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden, left, kisses the trophy after winning the championship after an IndyCar auto race at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/David Royal)
Newgarden wins championship and Herta wins IndyCar finale

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 22, 2019 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - In a Tuesday, May 14, 2019 file photo, Colton Herta looks at his practice results during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. Herta is closing in on a deal to be pulled inside the Andretti Autosport camp as IndyCar drivers are getting a jump on their 2020 plans. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Herta continues to overshadow IndyCar championship race

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2019 06:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, Alexander Rossi smiles during a news conference for an IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Josef Newgarden leads Rossi in the IndyCar standings heading into this weekend's finale at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
IndyCar touts positive gains as season heads to climax

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 20, 2019 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Josef Newgarden waves before an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. Newgarden can win his second IndyCar championship in three years in the season finale at historic Laguna Seca on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Newgarden seeks 2nd title in 3 years in battle of Americans

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 19, 2019 04:32 PM EDT

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2019 10:01 AM EDT
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400 Site: Richmond, Virginia. Schedule: Friday,...