Team Penske announced today that, as first exclusively reported by RACER, American open-wheel driver Josef Newgarden will join the organization in 2017 to drive the No. 2 Team Penske Dallara-Chevrolet in the Verizon IndyCar Series. The signing of Newgarden comes on the heels of a successful 2016 season for Team Penske, which included a series championship with driver Simon Pagenaud – the team's 14th IndyCar Series title – and a 1-2-3 finish in the point standings. "When you look at the top talent in the series, both from a driving and commercial perspective, Josef is near the top of the list," said Roger Penske. "We are always looking to build toward the future and when...
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