Josef Newgarden came away with a second-place finish at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix, delivering a strong result in Nashville while still wearing a walking boot. Even after ending the race as runner-up, the IndyCar driver made clear that his focus is already shifting forward.
According to the race coverage, Newgarden said he is ready to "move on to the next one." That response reflected a measured approach after coming close to the top spot, with the result offering both encouragement and unfinished business.
The event officially got underway at 2:01 p.m. CT on July 20, when Newgarden and the rest of the 25-driver field started their engines. Once the race was on, Newgarden stayed in the fight and ultimately finished near the front.
While it was not a victory, the runner-up performance added another solid chapter to Newgarden's season. Competing through the weekend in a walking boot and still finishing second underscored both his pace and his determination in one of IndyCar's headline races.
