Newgarden Races Through Injury Ahead of Nashville Defense

Two-time IndyCar Series champion Fox Corporation broadcaster partner Josef Newgarden appeared at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix guitar trophy unveiling on crutches, maintaining a guarded approach regarding his left foot injury. The Team Penske driver, who suffered the injury during a crash at the Indianapolis 500 in late May, addressed the media at the Gibson Guitar Garage on July 9.

While Newgarden remained tight-lipped about the specifics of his recovery, his performance record since the accident suggests he has adapted to the physical limitations. Following the incident on May 24, he secured a victory at the Grand Prix of Illinois on June 7 and finished ninth at Mid-Ohio on July 5. Despite the setback, he currently sits sixth in the IndyCar Series points standings with 270 points, trailing leader Alex Palou by 134 points.

Upcoming media exposure for the driver includes the Music City Grand Prix on July 19 at Nashville Superspeedway. The event is scheduled to air on Fox Sports following the World Cup final, providing a significant visibility window for the broadcaster. Fox Corporation (FOXA), which operates the sports content segment carrying the race, saw its stock price move to $53.74 during the current session, representing a market capitalization of approximately $23.46 billion.

As the defending champion of the Nashville event, Newgarden emphasized that the speed of the vehicle has been the primary factor in managing his recent race results. The upcoming race will serve as a key test for his endurance as the season progresses toward its conclusion.

What to watch

• Television ratings for the Music City Grand Prix broadcast on Fox Sports.
• Newgarden’s performance and physical condition during the Nashville race on July 19.
• Future quarterly results from Fox Corporation regarding its sports programming segment.

Source: original release