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Indy 500 winner Newgarden "emotional" as he joins Borg-Warner trophy
The 32-year-old Tennessee native, Josef Newgarden, was the winner of the IndyCar’s crown jewel race, held at the Stutz Building in Indianapolis. The sterling silver image of Newgarden was crafted by sculptor Will Behrends, who has created the likeness of every Indy 500 winner since 1990. Newgarden expressed his emotions when he saw the final result of Behrends’ work, reflecting on the sacrifices made by his team to achieve victory. He acknowledged the significance of winning the Indy 500 and described it as the highest honor in motorsports. Newgarden also highlighted the importance of sticking with the sport, as it took him 12 attempts before winning the race. With the win, Newgarden delivered the 19th Indy 500 victory for team owner Roger Penske and became the American driver with the most wins in IndyCar history.
