Newgarden’s Win and Wild Confusion

Josef Newgarden pulled off a clutch win at World Wide Technology Raceway — his second of the season and a milestone that ties him with Al Unser Jr. for ninth all-time in IndyCar victories. Despite a wild flip at the track last year, he stayed cool, even joking that his crashes make great highlight reels. The race had a twist: he thought Christian Rasmussen, who finished third, was a lap car trying to unlap himself — not a podium contender. That confusion led to a hilarious podium moment where Newgarden questioned Rasmussen’s presence, thinking he was racing Alexander Rossi. While stats and records matter to him, Newgarden credits his team and the journey with them as the real victory — proving that even champions can get a little mixed up in the heat of the moment. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/664524662e122172