Josef Newgarden wins the 108th Indianapolis 500 for Team Penske for the second straight year
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Yueke
Mon, May 27, 2024
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Josef Newgarden clinched his second straight Indy 500 victory, narrowly defeating Pato O’Ward with a thrilling last-lap pass at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This win makes Newgarden the first driver to achieve back-to-back Indy 500 victories in 22 years, following Helio Castroneves’ consecutive wins for Team Penske in 2001-02.
“I knew we could win again,” Newgarden said, expressing pride in his team's efforts and praising O’Ward’s clean driving. “It’s not just a good pass; it’s also someone you’re working with who’s incredibly clean. Hats off to Pato; he could have easily won this race.”
This victory marks a record-extending 20th Indy 500 win for team owner Roger Penske. The race saw Newgarden and O’Ward exchange the lead four times in the last eight laps. O’Ward, who led for 12 laps, has now finished second twice in the last three Indy 500s and has led four consecutive races at the IMS oval.
An emotional O’Ward shared his frustration with NBC Sports, stating, “So close again. So painful when you put so much into it and come up short.”
Scott Dixon finished third, followed by Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou. Pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin placed sixth, with Kyle Kirkwood, Santino Ferrucci, Rinus VeeKay, and Conor Daly rounding out the top ten.
Newgarden earned a $440,000 bonus from BorgWarner as a repeat winner. His team also found redemption after a disqualification at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg for an illegal move. Despite some team suspensions, including key members like race strategist Tim Cindric, Newgarden felt extra motivation to win.
“I’m just so proud of the team,” Newgarden said. “They crushed it with the fastest cars. Luke, Tim, they’re not here today, but they’re a huge part of this. Team Chevy brought it.”
Kyle Larson finished 18th in his Indy 500 debut and then rushed to Charlotte Motor Speedway to participate in the Coca-Cola 600 after a rain delay. Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indy 500 winner, was involved in a Lap 1 crash. Other notable early exits included Colton Herta and Felix Rosenqvist due to mechanical issues and crashes.
Newgarden’s victory was a testament to his skill and his team’s resilience, solidifying his status as a top competitor in the IndyCar series.
“I knew we could win again,” Newgarden said, expressing pride in his team's efforts and praising O’Ward’s clean driving. “It’s not just a good pass; it’s also someone you’re working with who’s incredibly clean. Hats off to Pato; he could have easily won this race.”
This victory marks a record-extending 20th Indy 500 win for team owner Roger Penske. The race saw Newgarden and O’Ward exchange the lead four times in the last eight laps. O’Ward, who led for 12 laps, has now finished second twice in the last three Indy 500s and has led four consecutive races at the IMS oval.
An emotional O’Ward shared his frustration with NBC Sports, stating, “So close again. So painful when you put so much into it and come up short.”
Scott Dixon finished third, followed by Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou. Pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin placed sixth, with Kyle Kirkwood, Santino Ferrucci, Rinus VeeKay, and Conor Daly rounding out the top ten.
Newgarden earned a $440,000 bonus from BorgWarner as a repeat winner. His team also found redemption after a disqualification at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg for an illegal move. Despite some team suspensions, including key members like race strategist Tim Cindric, Newgarden felt extra motivation to win.
“I’m just so proud of the team,” Newgarden said. “They crushed it with the fastest cars. Luke, Tim, they’re not here today, but they’re a huge part of this. Team Chevy brought it.”
Kyle Larson finished 18th in his Indy 500 debut and then rushed to Charlotte Motor Speedway to participate in the Coca-Cola 600 after a rain delay. Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indy 500 winner, was involved in a Lap 1 crash. Other notable early exits included Colton Herta and Felix Rosenqvist due to mechanical issues and crashes.
Newgarden’s victory was a testament to his skill and his team’s resilience, solidifying his status as a top competitor in the IndyCar series.
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