Josef Newgarden, IndyCar and Iowa Speedway
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Pato O'Ward held off Josef Newgarden at the Iowa Speedway on July 12 to win his first IndyCar race of the season. O'Ward won the Synk 275 powered by Sukup with an average time of 1:46:00.6760. Newgarden, who was on pole, was second at 1:46:00.9112. Will Power finished third at 1:46:01.8888.
Pato O'Ward's win at Iowa Speedway was the closest IndyCar finish at Iowa Speedway since 2007 under green flag conditions.
With curtains pulling over the IndyCar's doubleheader Iowa race weekend, some drivers have shone through the 27-car grid.
Two-time Indy 500 champion Josef Newgarden says the Music City Grand Prix is second only to the Indy 500 in terms of racing and excitement.