Penske's Power snaps a win in Portland

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Team Penske's Will Power clinched his second NTT IndyCar Series win of the 2019 season on Sunday in Portland, while teammate Jozef Newgarden maintianed his championship lead.

Poleman Colton Herta led the early proceedings from Scott Dixon and Power before the Ganassi driver took command with the Penske charger in tow.

But a dead engine for Dixon opened up a clear path to the winner's circle for Power with three quarters of the race to go.

Despite a late full-course yellow, it was clear sailing for the Aussie who led Dixon's teammate Felix Rosenqvist, Andretti's Rossi and Newgarden across the line.

The latter now enjoys a 41-point edge in the IndyCar standings over Rossi before the series finale race at Laguna Seca on September 22.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.