Josef Newgarden can cap a week that started with Tennessee naming a day after him by taking a big step closer to a third IndyCar Series championship. Standing in his way is the Music City Grand Prix. This is essentially his home race that has proven quite the challenge the past two years. Newgarden said it's a unique opportunity since he only gets a chance once every year similar to the Indianapolis 500. He won that race in May and swept the doubleheader in Iowa for Team Penske in the series’ last stop. Newgarden has four wins this season all on ovals. Nashville is a bumpy and long road course.
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Josef Newgarden can cap a week that started with Tennessee naming a day after him by taking a big step closer to a third IndyCar Series championship. Standing in his way is the Music City Grand Prix. …