Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden joins Tom Ackerman to reflect on the emotional connection between racing and fatherhood ahead of the Father’s Day IndyCar race at Worldwide Technology Raceway on June 15. Newgarden shares what it’s like to compete in front of 300,000 fans at the Indy 500, the physical and mental demands of oval racing, and why St. Louis holds a special place in his heart. He also praises the city’s stadium design and encourages families to experience race day together.

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