BorgWarner presented Roger Penske with his 20th Championship Team Owner's Trophy and Josef Newgarden with his second "Baby Borg" trophy, celebrating their victories at the 108th Indianapolis 500.

The ceremony took place at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Newgarden received a 20-inch miniature version of the Borg-Warner Trophy, featuring his name, team name, average speed, and sterling silver likeness.

Newgarden becomes one of only six drivers in history to achieve back-to-back Indy 500 wins, joining legendary names like Wilbur Shaw, Mauri Rose, Bill Vukovich, Al Unser, and Helio Castroneves. This accomplishment earned him a $440,000 bonus from BorgWarner, accumulated since Castroneves' last back-to-back wins in 2001-2002.

For Team Penske, this marks their 20th Indianapolis 500 victory, putting them 14 wins ahead of their nearest competitor. Their winning legacy began with Mark Donohue in 1972, with multiple victories from drivers including Rick Mears (4 wins), Helio Castroneves (3 wins), and now Newgarden (2 wins).

At age 34, Newgarden expressed confidence in winning more 500s, potentially becoming the first five-time winner. He emphasized the difficulty of achieving perfect execution at Indianapolis, noting that even small errors can cost the victory.

Roger Penske acknowledged the increasing competition in modern IndyCar racing, noting that technological advantages are harder to find in today's spec chassis era. He estimates that 15-20 cars on the current grid could potentially win the Indianapolis 500, making flawless execution crucial for success.

The historic achievements of both Newgarden and Team Penske will be permanently commemorated on the iconic Borg-Warner Trophy, with Newgarden's likeness becoming the 111th face on this prestigious award first commissioned in 1936.

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