With his victory in the 2024 Indianapolis 500, Newgarden became the sixth driver to win back-to-back races. The others were Wilbur Shaw (1939-1940), Mauri Rose (1947-1948), Bill Vukovich (1953-1954), Al Unser, Sr. (1970-1971) and Helio Castroneves (2001-2002).

Mauri Rose’s consecutive victories were driving Lou Moore’s Blue Crown Spark Plug Special. ...