Josef Newgarden net worth: Breaking down how much money IndyCar star has made in career earnings

Josef Newgarden will try to make history on Sunday.

After winning the race in 2023 and 2024, he is looking to become the first driver in history to win three consecutive Indy 500s. He certainly has a flare for the dramatic, as both of his wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway came on the final lap.

Newgarden was also paid handsomely for those Indy 500 wins, bringing in more than $4 million in 2024 as part of a record $18 million purse. As one of IndyCar's most popular drivers, he's made plenty of money throughout his career.

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Here's a look at Josef Newgarden's net worth.

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Josef Newgarden net worth

It is unclear exactly what Josef Newgarden's net worth is, as IndyCar driver salaries are mostly kept confidential, according to the Indianapolis Star.

However, Newgarden's Indy 500 wins in 2023 and 2024 netted him at least $7 million combined. He received a $3.666 million payout for winning the race in 2023 as part of a record-setting $17 million purse. In 2024, Newgarden got $4.288 million, including a $440,000 bonus for being a back-to-back champion, as part of another record purse.

Josef Newgarden career wins

Newgarden has 31 career wins, making him the winningest active American driver on the IndyCar series. He is tied for 10th on the all-time list. Newgarden became the first back-to-back champion at the Indy 500 since Helio Castroneves in 2001 and 2002. He is trying to become the first driver ever to win the race in three straight years.