Josef Newgarden

Josef Newgarden was born on December 22, 1990, in Nashville, Tennessee, where he was raised. He discovered his passion for racing at a very early age, which immediately led him to go-kart racing as the foundation for his pursuit of a professional motorsports career.

After beginning in go-karting, Newgarden made his mark in junior formulae by becoming the only American to win the prestigious Formula Ford Festival in England, a well-known proving ground for up-and-coming European drivers. Following his European foray, he returned to the United States to compete in the Indy Lights Series, where he secured the championship in his one and only season in the category.

In 2012, Newgarden secured a multi-year contract to compete professionally in the NTT IndyCar Series, a rare offer for a rookie driver. His talent and consistency eventually led him to championship success, capturing the NTT IndyCar Series title in both 2017 and 2019.

Currently driving the No. 1 Dallara Chevrolet for the legendary Team Penske, Newgarden has established himself as one of the premier talents in American open-wheel racing and represents the current generation of American IndyCar champions.