Josef Newgarden

The NTT IndyCar Series hasn't raced at the Milwaukee Mile since 2015, but a recent trend of oval racing in the series continued Friday during the opening practice for the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s. Two-time series champion Newgarden led at 158.762 mph in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet on the 1.015-mile oval.

Newgarden finished third in the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland NTT IndyCar Series race on Sunday afternoon.

Newgarden spun, and he won. But that was far from the only dose of excitement the Indianapolis 500 winner experienced Saturday night in capturing the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline at World Wide Technology Raceway, IndyCar.com reports.

Newgarden joined the immortals at Indianapolis by becoming just the sixth driver to win the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in two consecutive years, edging Pato O'Ward in a scintillating race that was delayed four hours by a midday rainstorm, IndyCar.com reports.

If "Fast Friday" is any indication, the record pole speed for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge could be in jeopardy Sunday, and Team Penske has that mark squarely in its sights. Newgarden averaged 234.063 mph in his best four-lap qualifying sim in the No. 2 Shell Powering Progress Team Penske Chevrolet, IndyCar.com reports.