![]() ![]() “They look at you like a failure if you don’t win it. “Everyone kept asking why I hadn’t won this race,” Newgarden said from the glow of Victory Lane. Josef Newgarden, a shining light in Ind圜ar racing for over a decade - two-time series champion but never an Indianapolis 500 winner - made his 27th victory, in America’s Memorial Day Weekend classic, quite memorable. Which explains a spontaneous expression of relief and joy few have ever seen and fewer have ever experienced. Racer Media & Marketing, Inc., 17030 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614, Gallery: See Josef Newgarden, winner of the 2023 Indy 500 Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form without prior authorization. Polesitter Colton Herta held the lead when the race was paused.Īll contents copyright © 2023, Racer Media & Marketing, Inc. No injuries were reported among the 11 drivers who were affected. A red flag was shown as NTT Ind圜ar Series safety workers attempted to clear the stricken and blocked cars. Andretti Autosport’s Ryan Hunter-Reay, ECR’s Conor Daly, Meyer Shank Racing’s Helio Castroneves, Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing’s Cody Ware (who incurred heavy damage), championship contender Josef Newgarden and Andretti’s James Hinchcliffe were all part of the melee. Behind him, Ed Carpenter Racing’s Rinus VeeKay went into the wall next to Pagenaud, and behind them, Rahal Letterman Lanigan’s Takuma Sato hit both cars, sending the rear of Pagenaud’s car a few feet in the air.įrom there, and accordion effect ensued as including Jimmie Johnson was hit from behind by Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Alex Palou. 22 Chevy to nose into the wall as Power slowed, gathered himself, and motored away. With Power sailing down the inside of Pagenaud in Turn 11 on the way to reaching the starter’s stand, a side-by-side clash forced Pagenaud’s No. The early stages of the inaugural Music City Grand Prix on the streets of Nashville were a mess with three cautions in the first 19 laps, but it was the return to green on lap 20 where things got ugly as Team Penske’s Will Power and Simon Pagenaud made contact that triggered an 11-car track blockage. ![]()
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