Jumping into the stands at the Indy 500 is becoming a habit for Josef Newgarden!
On Sunday, Newgarden finished first in a thrilling Indy 500 race after overtaking Pato O’Ward on the final lap to take home the grand prize. The Team Penske driver is the first in 22 years to win back-to-back Indy 500 championships thanks to his spectacular move on the track.
And after his win, Newgarden replicated his move from last year by jumping into the stands with the fans to celebrate his hard-earned win! Here’s how the moment played out on the broadcast, with Newgarden excitedly jumping out of his car and sprinting to the stands.
MAN OF THE PEOPLE!@josefnewgarden celebrates with the @IMS fans again!#INDYCAR // #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/dg85toW3ji
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 26, 2024
What a moment for the 33-year-old driver!