What's in a day's work at Road America? A $1 million bonus!

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Penske's Josef Newgarden will likely wake up on Monday morning feeling like a million bucks after his win in IndyCar's Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America on Sunday.

Newgarden clinched his third win of the season in Wisconsin, beating championship leader and 2022 Indy 500 victor Marcus Ericsson and Alexander Rossi to the checkered flag as he successfully negotiating two caution periods in the final ten laps of the race at the scenic track.

But the two-time IndyCar champion will only take a limited cut from his $1 million bonus, sharing $500,000 with his Penske team while the other half will be generously donated to several charities of Newgarden's choice.

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"To finally get it done and most importantly to give that money to charity, half of that money is going to charity with SeriousFun Network and Wags and Walks Nashville," Newgarden said.

"I hope they’re happy about it. That’s a lot of money coming their way.

"You’ve got to be on your toes at all times (in this series). You can go in with a plan, but you probably have to change your plan 90 percent of the time once the race starts to unfold.

"To be able to hit all these disciplines with this team, for me it’s the best series in the world."

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.