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Newgarden would “love” to add Daytona 24 Hours win to Indy 500 success
Josef Newgarden, who recently won the biggest open-wheel oval race in America, is now preparing for his first attempt to win the overall class honors at Daytona next month. Joining Porsche Penske Motorsport’s #7 963 team, Newgarden has already tested at Daytona and is eager to succeed in the 24-hour race. Winning Daytona would be a significant achievement for both Newgarden and his team, who have shown great potential throughout the year. Newgarden also expressed his excitement and honor to be a part of the program. Despite feeling disappointed with the result of the season-ending Petit Le Mans, Newgarden believes they had the potential to compete for victory. He and his teammates have been focused on endurance running during the recent Daytona test, logging numerous laps to acclimate to the track before the real race next month.
