Destination: Formula
Destination: Formula
Destination: Formula
First American
WINNER
JOSEF nicolai
NEWGARDEN
October 19, 2008
Brands Hatch Circuit, Kent England
Formula Ford Festival Champion
This elite title is not bestowed, but earned through skill,
commitment and hard work. And, where there are so
many that dream, only a handful are driven to action.
the FIA Formula One World Now Josef parlays his successes to build the
foundations of an ascendancy toward Formula One.
Driving Championship. The journey begins in England, the spiritual home of
grand prix racing with a season in the MSA Formula
Ford Championship of Great Britain, before moving up
through the ranks of Formula 3, Formula 2 and/or GP2
before gaining a coveted entry to F1.
Curriculum Vitae:
Since Josef was 12 years old, he has been racing and dreaming of one day reaching the ranks of
the worlds most prestigious racing series “Formula One”. What followed were multiple wins and
karting World Championships before the move to racecars in 2007.
Early junior formula success culminated with a history making achievement in October of 2008.
Newgarden’s win in the Formula Ford Festival at the Brands Hatch Circuit in England earned him
Personal the honor of being the first American driver in the 36-year history
of the event to reach the top step of the podium. Like other
Birthdate: December 22, 1990
Home Town: Nashville, TN USA Formula One stars before him such as Jenson Button and Mark
Resides: Oxford, England Webber, Newgarden’s victory bestows not just the confidence on
Height: 5’ 11” / 181 cm the track, but also the notoriety off of it to climb the next rung on
Weight: 142 lbs / 64 kg
F1’s ladder.
Career Highlights
2008 2006
• Winner - International Formula Ford Festival • Junior TAG World Champion
• Runner-up - Skip Barber National Championship • Champion - Kart Racers of America Junior 1 Class
(5 wins, 9 podiums, 8 pole positions) • Champion - Kart Racers of America Junior 2 Class
2007 2005
• Champion - Kart Racers of America TAG Class • Junior TAG World Champion
• Runner-up - Skip Barber Regional Championship • Third Overall - Kart Racers of America Junior 1
(5 wins, 14 podiums, 6 pole positions) • Second Overall - Kart Racers of America Junior 2
THE CLIMB: IT’S WORTH THE VIEW
In my view Josef Newgarden is the most exciting, talented driver to come out When I was asked to put my thoughts about Josef into words it was easy.
of the USA for many, many years. His attitude, commitment and approach to I’ve watched Josef since 2004 at New Castle Motorsports Park and I can
his chosen sport will make him a huge star of tomorrow. honestly say he is fast, smart and as important as that may be in the world of
Rick Gorne motorsports, he’s also well spoken and would be a terrific representative for
GOMAN - Representation in Sport any company looking at motorsports as their marketing vehicle. And finally
he’s a winner.
I’ve had the chance to get to know many young drivers in the racing Mark Dismore Sr.
Former Indy Car Driver / Owner - New Castle Motorsports Park
industry and Josef is undoubtedly amongst the most talented and focused
individuals I have met. He has accomplished a lot in a short period of time
and has easily graduated from one racing category to the next with continued As a professional development driver coach for the past 15 years, I’ve worked
with many of today’s star drivers when they were just getting their start in
success. His talent, determination and passion for the sport, along with his
this sport. I rate Josef Newgarden as one of those few drivers we would
amiable personality, good presentation and excellent PR skills, will enable
single out as ‘special’ in terms of raw speed at this age, including those who
him to have a long and successful racing career. I see many great things
had more experience than Josef does at the moment. As he continues to
happening for him. hone his racecraft, I’ve no doubt that Josef will mature into a formidable
Eric Bachelart competitor at every step on his way to the top.
Former Indy Car Drive / Conquest IRL Team Owner
Barry Waddell
Former Race Car Driver / Driver Coach
I was delighted to see how well Josef handled himself while representing the
Josef has developed into quite a talented racer. From go-karts through Skip
Team USA Scholarship in England last fall. His performance behind the wheel
Barber to British FF – he has shown the ability to be quick and consistent. He
was first-class, but what was even more satisfying from my perspective was
learns the tracks very quickly and has good input on what the car is doing.
the number of people who came up to me and said how impressed they
Mentally and physically he has all the abilities to become a top line driver.
were with his whole attitude and demeanor. He proved to be an excellent John Erickson
ambassador for American racing. There’s no doubt in my mind that Josef can General Manager - Penske Racing Grand Am team
go far in this sport.
It’s got off to a fantastic start. I think in our twelfth year of Formula Palmer
Jeremy Shaw
Auto Racing Writer & Broadcaster / Team USA Scholarship founder Audi, it’s more competitive than ever and what’s really exciting is that we’ve
got quite a few overseas drivers in it now - ten different nationalities... It’s
been a stunning debut by Josef Newgarden who’s come in, an American
“Newgarden” if I was to categorize him, I would say ..... SHEAR SPEED. He driver with not much experience but two wins out of three has really been
has that ability to go fast in almost anything he gets into! quite phenomenal!
Derek Daly Jonathan Palmer
Former F1 Driver / Indy Car Driver Former F1 Driver / Formula Palmer Audi Series
Prospectus
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financially. Never has a driver made it there on the strength of their
talent alone.
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