Josef Newgarden's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2025

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

Josef Newgarden is a highly accomplished American IndyCar Series driver, currently competing with Team Penske. He is a two-time IndyCar Series Champion (2017, 2019) and the 2011 Indy Lights champion. Newgarden cemented his legacy with back-to-back Indianapolis 500 victories in 2023 and 2024. In 2024, he also won the 24 Hours of Daytona, joining an exclusive group of drivers to achieve this double win in their career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2016: Win at Iowa Speedway

In 2016, Newgarden captured his third win at Iowa, where he led 282 of 300 laps and set a series record for most laps led in a race.

2017: Joins Team Penske and Wins IndyCar Series Championship

In 2017, Newgarden joined Team Penske, scoring his first win with the team in his third start. He earned four wins and nine podiums in 2017, capturing his first IndyCar Series Championship.

2022: Career High in Wins

In 2022, Josef Newgarden achieved a career-high of five wins in a single season, securing victories at Texas, Long Beach, Road America, Iowa, and Gateway. Despite this success, an accident at Iowa and a fourth-place finish at Detroit placed him at a championship disadvantage. He ultimately finished second in the standings behind Will Power.

2023: Indianapolis 500 Win and Championship Struggles

In 2023, Josef Newgarden secured his first Indianapolis 500 victory after a last-lap pass. He also swept the double header at Iowa. However, the 2023 season proved challenging, with struggles on road and street circuits and a crash at Gateway, ultimately leading to a fifth-place finish in the IndyCar Series.

2023: 2023 Indianapolis 500 Winner

In 2023, Josef Newgarden won the Indianapolis 500.

2023: Indianapolis 500 Win and Iowa Speedway Sweep

In 2023, Newgarden won the Indianapolis 500 and swept the Iowa Speedway weekend. He finished fifth in the standings.

2024: Indy 500 Victory and Push-to-Pass Violation

In 2024, Josef Newgarden began the season with a pole position at St. Petersburg, but the win was stripped due to a Team Penske push-to-pass violation. He rebounded by winning the 108th Indy 500, securing back-to-back Indy 500 victories.

2024: 2024 Indianapolis 500 and 24 Hours of Daytona Winner

In 2024, Josef Newgarden won the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Daytona, becoming the 16th driver to win both and the first since Helio Castroneves to win the Indy 500 two years in a row.