IndyCar enjoys a second serving of Newgarden in Iowa!

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Josef Newgarden completed on Sunday the clean sweep weekend he had started the day before at IndyCar's Iowa Speedway.

However, Newgarden's sixth career victory at the short Newton oval was a close affair as he edged Penske Racing teammate Will Power by just 0.705s at the checkered flag.

A late caution period in the 250-lap event set up a three-lap shootout, with Newgarden emerging victorious from Power and championship leader Alex Palou.

"We knew we had a great car, and the pressure was there because I think we wanted to execute on it and make sure it was a great weekend," a jubilant Newgarden said after the race.

"I’m happy now. When you finish the first race, it’s great to have a doubleheader, but you just feel incomplete until you get through today. To be able to come back and do it again, I’m so proud of the team."

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With five races to go, Palou still enjoys a comfortable lead in the Drivers' standings, the Chip Ganassi Racing charger sitting on 477 points, with Newgarden now 80 points adrift.

IndyCar will resume its action on the streets of Nashville on August 6.

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.