IndyCar series leader Josef Newgarden was relieved to cross the finish line after a rain shower in the final stages of the Grand Prix of Alabama made for what he described as a 'nerve-racking' finish. Newgarden had managed to work up a sizeable lead over Sebastien Bourdais in the early stages of the race, however, it appeared the reigning champion was running a two-stop strategy against Bourdais' one-stop effort in dry conditions. Rain began falling with 20 minutes of the timed race remaining, and Newgarden ducked into the pits soon after, ultimately winding up successful for his second win in four starts this year. When asked about how eventful his race was in the press...
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