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By Austin Lawton | @AJLawton1 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — After four-hour rain delay and an intense, emotional battle that went down to the last lap, Josef Newgarden won his second straight Indy 500, giving car owner Roger Penske his 20th Indy 500 victory. The victory was also Newgarden’s 30th overall victory in IndyCar. …

By Madison Chandler Sports Capital Journalism Program He had led for 30 laps, navigating through the unprecedented chaos that started during Lap 185 of the Indianapolis 500. Marcus Ericsson, the defending champion, was in front when the last accident of the day, on Lap 196, created the appearance that the race would end under a …

By Seth Hine Sports Capital Journalism Program After taking the checkered flag of the 107th Indianapolis 500, Josef Newgarden had one goal in mind: join the crowd and celebrate his victory with the people that make the event so special. Moments after one of the most memorable finishes in the history of the event, a …