Josef Newgarden claims victory at IndyCar race in WWTR on June 8
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Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Josef Newgarden secured his second win of the 2026 NTT IndyCar season at World Wide Technology Raceway on June 8. The race featured delays due to rain but managed to complete all 260 laps. Newgarden, dealing with a foot injury, successfully held off Marcus Ericsson, who led for over 100 laps. The performance marked a turning point in Newgarden's challenging season. The IndyCar series continues with upcoming races following this event.
- •Newgarden drove for Team Penske and finished first at WWTR.
- •Marcus Ericsson led over 100 laps but finished second.
- •Rain delays impacted the race, but all laps were completed.
- •The event took place on June 8, 2026, in St. Louis.
- •IndyCar series moves on to future races after this event.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Josef Newgarden wins IndyCar race at WWTR in 2026, full results
"Josef Newgarden wins Sunday night's NTT IndyCar Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway in 2026. Check out the full IndyCar results from WWTR!
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