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Tenth in the championship Eight races to go. Six are ovals. An imposing deficit of 143 points to Alex Palou atop the drivers’ standings. Josef Newgarden’s title hopes are remote at best, but the NT…
Sitting tenth in the championship standings with eight races remaining, Josef Newgarden faces a daunting 143-point gap to the leader, Alex Palou. Known for his prowess on oval tracks, Newgarden sees the Hy-Vee Doubleheader weekend as a prime opportunity to narrow the deficit. Despite the challenges of the season, including recent setbacks at Laguna and Mid-Ohio, Newgarden remains optimistic about his title chances. With most of the remaining races being ovals, Newgarden acknowledges the need to perform well on street circuits like Toronto and road courses like Portland to truly contend for the championship. His bid to climb the standings begins this weekend at Iowa, where he aims to capitalize on his oval track expertise before shifting focus to upcoming diverse circuit challenges.
