Why I Luv Josef Newgarden 2015

I'm Alex and I'm 8.  

Josef Newgarden is my favorite driver since I met him when I was 4 because him and his team are always really nice!

This year was my favorite year, because Josef and his team won  two races!!!!  

It was also my very favorite Indycar year because Josef's team was extra nice to me at Pocono this year when I sat outside his garage for over an hour watching them work.

 

First, I went in Josef race car!
(I was so excited my legs were shaking)
 

 

Next, I wore his helmet while in his car!

 

Finally, I wore his helmet, sat in his car and got a selfie with Josef!!!

 

 

This is one of my number 1 fans right here. Alex has always followed me with her family and has a… https://t.co/RYYNzB5q2j

— Josef Newgarden (@josefnewgarden) August 22, 2015

All thanks to Josef's really nice crew chief, Anton Julian!

I also got to go into the CFH Racing trailer and meet Sarah Fisher!!! 
She was really nice too.

 

 

 

In September we went to the DW Pro Am and Robopong Kart race and I got to see and talk to Josef and Anton even more!
(Anton is from New Zealand just like Scott Dixon so he was part of Scott and Josef's pit crew when they finished 2nd in Robopong.)
 

 

 Now I can't see Josef
until Indy next May,

 but I can mail him a lot!!!

 

 

 

Justin Wilson EBay Charity Auction

Justin Wilson's tragic death from an accident in the second last race of the season brought a wave of support for his family from the entire Indycar community. 

2015 Pocono Row 4

Special memorial t-shirts and stickers and paintings were designed and are for sale with all proceeds going to his wife and two young daughters.  Fans and competitors alike donated to the special Wilson Family Fund that was set up for them.

Dan Wheldon's widow generously named the Dan Wheldon  Memorial Pro Am Karting Challenge honoring Justin Wilson and donated funds from that great event to the Wilsons.

Road America donated $10 from each $20 admission ticket to the Indycar testing sessions in September to the Wilson Family Fund.

Graham Rahal has organized a massive ebay charity auction of motorsports and sports memorabilia that highlights the love and respect that fellow competitors have for Justin Wilson.  Fantastic, one of a kind items were donated from a phenomenal list of athletes, sponsors and individuals.  The auction began September 14th with race worn helmets donated by Indycar drivers and the event will end on October 26th.  New items are added each week.

Thanks to all the people donating items & the bidders. I owe a lot of people beers this offseason, especially @marshallpruett & @GrahamRahal

— Stefan Wilson (@stef_wilson) October 6, 2015

HERE'S a SAMPLING from the AUCTION

From IMSA:  VIP Experience for any 2016 race
From Nascar:  Race worn Suits from Jimmie Johnson and more.
From F1:  Race worn suits from Filippi Massa, Lewis Hamilton, and others
From Bridgestone:  Tire tread sports balls
From Firestone:  Field of 33 Autographed 2015 Indy 500 Tire
From Pirelli World Challenge:  Full Field Pirelli World Challenge Autographed helmet
From Indycar :  Race-Worn driver suits and more
From NHRA:  Race-used pistons from John Force, Courtney Force and more
MLB LA Angels team signed jersey
NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets signed jersey
NFL: jerseys

It's great to see so many people and organizations in racing and beyond supporting the Wilson family.  It is amazing to see how many people's lives Justin touched and to see everyone want to help him by helping Julia, Jess and Jane.  Keep them all in your prayers.