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Josef Newgarden Wins IndyCar Phoenix Race with Late-Race Pass
Josef Newgarden won at Phoenix Raceway, snapping Alex Palou's points lead and showcasing his strength on ovals with 12 wins in the last 25 races, Team Penske excelled.
- On Saturday, March 7, Josef Newgarden won the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway, moving atop the IndyCar points through two races.
- Early and late-race incidents forced contenders out as Christian Rasmussen hit the wall trying to pass Will Power and Alex Palou crashed after contact with Rinus Veekay.
- Newgarden moved through the top 10 on a short final run, taking the lead from Kyle Kirkwood with seven laps to go as Team Penske cars held a tire advantage starting 31 laps out.
- The result shifted the championship and boosted Penske's momentum as Newgarden's win snapped Palou's recent grip, with Palou dropping to fifth after a 21st-place finish.
- IndyCar now heads to the inaugural Arlington street race on Sunday, March 15, following the IndyCar–NASCAR doubleheader weekend celebrating Team Penske's 60th season.
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Newgarden Wins at Phoenix
Josef Newgarden celebrates winning the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday. (Provided Photo) (Phoenix, AZ) – It took Josef Newgarden 17 races last year to earn his only victory of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. That winning box already is checked this year, two races in. Two-time series champion Newgarden earned his first victory of the season and 33rd of his illustrious career by closing down and passing leader Kyle Kirkwood with se
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Marietta Daily JournalJosef Newgarden takes Phoenix after contact derails Alex Palou
Acclaimed 32-time winner Josef Newgarden added No. 33 to his ledger on Saturday, winning the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway by nearly two seconds.
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