Josef Newgarden's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Josef Newgarden. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Josef Newgarden is a highly accomplished American racing driver currently competing in the IndyCar Series for Team Penske. He is a two-time IndyCar Series champion (2017, 2019) and the 2011 Indy Lights champion. Newgarden has achieved significant success at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, winning the prestigious Indianapolis 500 in both 2023 and 2024, becoming the first driver since Helio Castroneves to win it in consecutive years. He also won the 2024 24 Hours of Daytona, becoming the 16th driver to win both the Indy 500 and the Daytona 24 hour race.

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2005: Karting Championships

In 2005, Josef Newgarden, at age 13, captured multiple karting championship titles, marking his early success in racing.

2005: First year of Karting success

In his first year of karting, 2005, Newgarden finished 2nd and 3rd in the KRA Junior Can Championship and secured the title in the TAG world championships junior division.

2006: Successful Year in Karting

2006 was Josef Newgarden's most successful year in karting, securing two championships in the KRA Junior Can division and repeating as the TAG World Champion in the junior division.

2008: Formula Ford Festival Title

After the 2008 season, Josef Newgarden was selected for the Team USA scholarship and secured the Formula Ford Festival title, becoming the only American to achieve this.

2009: Formula Palmer Audi Season

In 2009, Newgarden competed in the opening round of the Formula Palmer Audi season at Brands Hatch, taking two wins.

2011: Indy Lights Series Champion

In 2011, Josef Newgarden returned to the United States and competed in the Indy Lights Series, winning the championship with five wins and ten podiums.

2011: Indy Lights Championship Win

In 2011, Josef Newgarden returned to the United States and won the Indy Lights Series championship with Sam Schmidt Motorsports, securing multiple wins and podium finishes.

2011: Robo-Pong 200 Win

In 2011, Newgarden won the Robo-Pong 200 endurance karting race with Mark Dismore Sr. as his teammate.

2012: First American Born Driver to Win the Astor Cup

Newgarden became the first American born driver to win the Astor Cup since Ryan Hunter-Reay in 2012.

2013: Second Robo-Pong 200 Win

In 2013, Josef Newgarden won the Robo-Pong 200 endurance karting race again, this time with Mark Dismore Jr. as his teammate.

2015: First IndyCar Series Victory

During the fourth race weekend of the 2015 season at Barber Motorsports Park, Josef Newgarden earned his first IndyCar Series victory at the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.

2015: First IndyCar Win

In 2015, Josef Newgarden earned his first career IndyCar win at Barber Motorsports Park and followed it with a win in Toronto.

2016: Iowa Corn 300 Victory

28 days after his crash at Texas, Newgarden won the 2016 Iowa Corn 300 in dominating fashion, leading 282 of 300 laps.

2016: Iowa Win and Laps Led Record

In 2016, Josef Newgarden captured his third IndyCar win at Iowa, leading 282 of 300 laps and setting a series record for most laps led in a race.

2017: Joins Team Penske and Wins IndyCar Championship

In 2017, Josef Newgarden joined Team Penske, winning his first race with the team in his third start. He also captured his first IndyCar Series Championship with four wins and nine podiums.

2017: IndyCar Series Champion

In 2017, Josef Newgarden won the IndyCar Series Championship, solidifying his status as a top-tier driver.

2019: Second IndyCar Championship

In 2019, Josef Newgarden earned his second IndyCar Championship, achieving four wins and seven podium finishes.

2019: Dominance on ovals, earning the nickname "The Oval King"

Since 2019, Newgarden's dominance on ovals has become apparent. He has won almost half of the IndyCar oval races during that period, earning him the nickname "The Oval King".

2022: Five Wins and Championship Runner-Up

In 2022, Josef Newgarden secured five wins and finished second in the championship standings. He also won the inaugural PeopleReady Force for Good Challenge.

2022: Dominant and inconsistent season, career high in wins

In 2022, Newgarden had a season of highs and lows, setting a career-high with five wins at Texas, Long Beach, Road America, Iowa, and Gateway. Despite these wins, a crash at Iowa and other inconsistent finishes put him behind in the championship race, ultimately finishing second to Will Power. The 5 wins were the most by an IndyCar driver since 2016.

2023: Difficult season with Indy 500 win

2023 proved to be a challenging season for Newgarden, despite securing his first Indianapolis 500 win with a last-lap pass. He swept the double header at Iowa. However, struggles on road and street circuits led to an early exit at Laguna Seca, resulting in a fifth-place finish in the IndyCar Series.

2023: Iowa Sweep and Indianapolis 500 Win

In 2023, Josef Newgarden swept the Iowa Speedway weekend and won the Indianapolis 500 in a thrilling last-lap pass. He finished fifth in the championship standings.

2023: Indianapolis 500 Win

In 2023, Josef Newgarden won the Indianapolis 500, marking a pinnacle achievement in his racing career.

2024: Indianapolis 500 and 24 Hours of Daytona Wins

In 2024, Josef Newgarden won both the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Daytona, achieving a rare feat in motorsports. He became the 16th driver to win both events, and the first since Helio Castroneves to win the Indianapolis 500 in consecutive years.

2024: Back-to-Back Indianapolis 500 Win

In 2024, Josef Newgarden won the Indianapolis 500 for the second consecutive year, becoming the first driver in over twenty years to achieve this feat.

2024: Victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2024, Newgarden returned to Porsche Penske Motorsport and won the 24 Hours of Daytona alongside Matt Campbell, Felipe Nasr, and Dane Cameron.

2024: Pole position and back to back Indy 500 victory

In 2024, Newgarden started with a pole at St. Petersburg, which was later revoked due to push-to-pass violations. He then rebounded by winning the 108th Indy 500, marking consecutive Indy 500 victories, a feat not achieved since Helio Castroneves 22 years prior.