Josef Newgarden Wins His First Indy 500, Gives Roger Penske His 19th Victory

Josef Newgarden celebrates with his team and car owner Roger Penske (L) after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 28, 2023. Michael Conroy/AP Photo

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indianapolis 500 is the one race Josef Newgarden desperately wanted to win.

It’s basically the only race that matters to his boss.