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IndyCar points leader Josef Newgarden joins The Race IndyCar podcast to discuss how his 2024 is different to 2023 – in which there were times he didn’t even want to be in the car.
Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden joins The Race IndyCar Podcast to talk about his successful start to the 2024 season, including pole and race wins in IndyCar and a victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona with Porsche. Newgarden opens up about the mental challenges he faced last year, revealing moments when he struggled to get behind the wheel. He delves into the details of his win at St. Pete and shares insights on how he’s approaching this year differently. Despite his impressive race wins in recent years, Newgarden is aiming for his first championship since 2019. He also provides a driver’s perspective on the Thermal $1 Million Challenge event happening this weekend, while the hosts explain its unique format. Newgarden discusses the changes to the Nashville IndyCar round, expressing mixed feelings about the relocation from a downtown street circuit to a more distant oval. For questions or suggestions, listeners can reach out to the podcast via email at podcasts@the-race.com. Catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
