Josef Newgarden finishes second at Music City Grand Prix in Nashville

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Josef Newgarden finishes second at Music City Grand Prix in Nashville
Summary

Josef Newgarden finished second in the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix on July 20 at Nashville Superspeedway. Alex Palou won the race, crossing the finish line just ahead of Newgarden. The event started after a 21½-hour delay due to thunderstorms. High track temperatures affected several drivers, with Newgarden still recovering from a left foot injury sustained at the Indy 500. He expressed frustration over lost track position but remained optimistic heading into future races.

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  • Race began after a 21½-hour delay due to storms.
  • High track temperature reached 118 degrees.
  • Newgarden drove with a left foot injury from the Indy 500.
  • David Malukas, Newgarden's teammate, finished third in the race.
  • The race distance was shortened from 300 laps to 225 due to heat.
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  • 12:03 AMYahoo SportsScorching track, sore foot, slim margin: Newgarden comes up just short in Nashville
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Josef Newgarden, a Nashville native, came agonizingly close in the Music City Grand Prix ... in more ways than one

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