Indy 500 2012 Results: Josef Newgarden Proves He’s Not Ready to Be a Star

Josef Newgarden finished 25th in the Indy 500 on Sunday, and in doing so, proved that he's just not ready for the spotlight in the IndyCar Series.Newgarden, the fastest rookie qualifier, was touted by many to be the next breakout star on the circuit, but raced to a disappointing end at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.The 21-year-old Tennessee native won the 2011 Indy Lights season (not exactly the toughest competition) and was expected to race well in the IndyCar Series in 2012. He's been a letdown thus far, though, and has not finished better than 11th place.He's also showing a propensity to drive extreme well in qualifiers but lay an egg on race day. Only once has he finished in a better position than he's started in, and he is in the mid...

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