Josef Newgarden took the victory at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, a race at the World Wide Technology Raceway that was not without incidents. Despite a spin on lap 196, the Team Penske driver remained calm and managed to recover thanks to the impeccable work of his team in the pits. This victory is Newgarden's second of the season and the fifth he has achieved at this oval since his first win in 2017.
The end of the race was marked by a late restart that caused a multi-car accident, involving Will Power and Alexander Rossi. This incident allowed Alex Palou, who leads the championship standings, to avoid the chaos and move up positions, finishing in fourth place and extending his lead in the title race.
The race was intense from start to finish, with a total of 21 lead changes and multiple strategies at play. Colton Herta, who started from the back of the grid after a qualifying crash, had a standout performance, although he was ultimately penalized for blocking Linus Lundqvist, who finished third and solidified his position in the rookie standings.
With this victory, Newgarden equals legends like Paul Tracy and Helio Castroneves with 31 career wins, placing him tenth on the all-time list. Meanwhile, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship heads into its final stretch, with Palou maintaining a solid lead with four races remaining.
The next challenge for teams and drivers will be in Portland, where excitement is guaranteed as the season approaches its conclusion.
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