Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske says that it an honor to have his likeness on the Borg Warner trophy.
The Tennessee native was in Indianapolis on Wednesday evening to unveil his likeness on the Borg Warner at CoHatch in downtown after claiming his second successive Indy 500 victory.
Speaking at the event, Newgarden said:
Having my face added to the Borg-Warner Trophy is one of the coolest parts about winning the race. “Seeing the finished product, with two side-by-side images of my face, is an unbelievable honor, and I look forward to hopefully adding a third likeness to the row after this year’s Indy 500.”
Michelle Collins, Global Director of Marketing and Public Relations with Borg Warner stated:
Today is a special day for Josef and BorgWarner. “Josef is one of only six drivers to win back-to-back Indianapolis 500 victories in the race’s 113-year history, and unveiling his face on this spectacular trophy cements his mark not only in INDYCAR, but all of motorsports. BorgWarner is honored to uphold the tradition of the Borg-Warner Trophy and celebrate Josef’s historic 2024 Indianapolis 500 win.”
The 2025 Indianapolis 500 takes places on Sunday, May 25.
