🏁 Follow a Dream All the Way to the Indy 500 Inspire your child with a true story of determination, perseverance, and believing in big dreams. Josef’s BIG Dream brings the excitement and magic of the Indianapolis 500® to young readers through the inspiring journey of two-time INDYCAR Champion and back-to-back Indy 500® winner Josef Newgarden. This beautifully illustrated hardcover follows Josef’s path from a racing-obsessed child to competing in one of the most legendary races in motorsports. A powerful story that shows kids anything is possible with passion and hard work. ✨ What Kids Discover How Josef’s childhood dream of racing began - The challenges and setbacks he overcame - The importance of perseverance and determination - Real-world lessons about hard work and resilience - Exciting insights into professional racing An inspiring story that encourages children to believe in themselves. 💛 Why Parents & Teachers Love This Book Introduces a real-life role model - Encourages goal setting and persistence - Teaches valuable character-building lessons - Promotes confidence and growth mindset - Perfect for read-aloud time and classroom learning 🏎️ Story Highlights Officially licensed INDYCAR® and Indianapolis Motor Speedway® story - 54 pages of vibrant, full-color illustrations - Authentic details from the world of professional racing - Beautiful artwork by illustrator Wei Ren - A motivational journey based on real events 🎁 Perfect For Children ages 5–10 - Young racing fans and future athletes - Families who love inspiring true stories - Classrooms exploring perseverance and achievement - Birthdays, holidays, and special gifts ✍️ Created By Written by Josef and Ashley Newgarden with Andy Amendola and illustrated by Wei Ren, this inspiring story shares the passion, determination, and spirit behind one of motorsport’s greatest achievements. More than just a racing story, Josef’s BIG Dream encourages children to chase their goals and believe in their potential. Share the inspiration of the Indy 500® and spark big dreams today. Andy Amendola is the founder of Red Racer Books, a proud Hispanic American, and a dad of two. He discovered his love for motorsports later in life and wanted to share that excitement with his kids through books. Upon learning that there weren’t many books for children about motorsports, Andy began to write his own. Andy continues to create stories for Red Racer while collaborating with other writers, drivers, insiders, and illustrators to bring racing-inspired ideas to life. He now lives just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, children, and their speedy pup, Skye. Engaging Children's Book About INDY 500 Glory! Dive into the exhilarating world of INDYCAR racing with "Josef's BIG Dream: An INDY 500 Story." This beautifully crafted hardcover book captures the true story of Josef Newgarden, a young racer with a colossal dream to conquer the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway and win the INDY 500. Perfect For: Children aged 5 to 10 Fans of motorsport and racing Fans of inspiring people and their stories Gifts for young aspiring racers and sports fans Josef’s Big Dream was written by Josef Newgarden, two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner, along with his wife, Ashley Newgarden.