IndyCar Iowa: O'Ward storms to opener win and denies Newgarden

Pato O’Ward and Arrow McLaren secured their first victory of the 2025 IndyCar season at Iowa Speedway, overcoming a dominant Josef Newgarden. O’Ward took the lead during the final round of pitstops and successfully defended against Newgarden’s late challenge, marking his eighth career win.

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Pato O’Ward won a big race at Iowa Speedway by making a smart pit stop and beating another fast driver named Josef Newgarden.

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