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Josef Newgarden is the one credited with the victory at the 108th Indianapolis 500, but I left the track late Sunday night as rain, thunder, and lightning lit up the skies, with the firm belief tha…
Josef Newgarden is credited with the victory at the 108th Indianapolis 500, but I left the track late Sunday night as rain, thunder, and lightning lit up the skies, with the firm belief that IndyCar, Penske Entertainment and the 300,000-plus devout fans were the biggest winners of the event. Despite fears of low TV ratings due to weather delays, viewership was up eight percent over 2023 with the largest streaming audience to date, a huge win for the series and NBC. The hyper-aggression and insane restarts made for one of the most exciting 500s in recent memory, though newcomers might not see the same level of craziness in 2025. Bravo to everyone involved in putting on an Indy 500 for the ages. On to the next one at Detroit, with Kyle Larson’s positive and engaging presence making a mark during the Indy 500 festivities, standing out for his genuine passion and engagement with fans.
