Forget a victory lap – the big winner took a victory leap.
Newgarden secured the first-place finish at the last second, passing leader Marcus Ericsson with a move called the “Dragon.” Immediately after the fancy maneuver, the winner soared into the stands.
Newgarden’s trip to the crowd was well-received, delighting fans both in attendance and online. Commenters commended him for the"boss move" and hailed him an"honorary Hoosier" for the celebration. Josef Newgarden is officially an honorary Hoosier after winning the 500 and immediately partying in the stands
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