Josef Newgarden takes win at IndyCar 2026 WWT Raceway
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Josef Newgarden won the IndyCar race at WWT Raceway on June 8, 2026, marking his sixth victory in St. Louis. Marcus Ericsson led for much of the race, commanding a total of 114 laps before finishing in second place. Christian Rasmussen secured third, both achieving their first podium finishes of the season. The late-night event experienced multiple interruptions due to light rain, yet the drivers managed to complete the race.
- •Josef Newgarden claims victory in St. Louis race
- •Marcus Ericsson leads 114 laps, finishes second
- •Christian Rasmussen earns third place
- •Race interrupted multiple times due to light rain
- •All podium finishers achieve first podiums of 2026 season
- 3:07 PMMotorsport.com — Official race results: IndyCar 2026 at WWT Raceway
"Marcus Ericsson dominated much of Sunday's IndyCar race at WWT Raceway, leading 114 laps, but it was Josef Newgarden who prevailed for his sixth win in St. Louis. Ericsson finished a close second and Christian Rasmussen was third, with both drivers earning their first podium finish of the 2026 season. The late-night race was halted multiple times due to light rain, but they still managed to ...Keep reading
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