Josef Newgarden Wins IndyCar Nashville Finale Ending 20-Race Drought

Josef Newgarden won the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale at Nashville Superspeedway, breaking a 20-race winless streak and securing his first victory of the year on his home track. Driving the No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet, Newgarden overtook reigning series champion Alex Palou late in the race and held the lead for the final 15 laps, despite a chaotic event marked by multiple tire failures and crashes involving top drivers like Pato O’Ward and Will Power. Scott McLaughlin finished third, marking only the second time in the season that Team Penske placed two drivers on the podium, while Palou finished a close second. The race featured dramatic moments including McLaughlin's near loss of control and Palou's recovery from an early setback due to a cut tire. This win was a significant morale boost for Newgarden and Team Penske after a tough season, with Newgarden expressing a desire for Nashville to remain the season finale venue due to its home crowd and atmosphere.