Will Power wins for first time in 2 years to give Team Penske sweep of top 3 spots at Road America | KLRT [Video]

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Will Power pondered retirement last year as his wife battled a near deadly staph infection that had the Australian wondering if he needed to focus on his family’s future.

“She almost died,” Power said. “You start thinking, ‘Yeah, I’m going to have to stop now, take care of my son.’ ”

His wife has recovered and Power is back in victory lane.

Power was joined by wife Liz and son Beau in victory circle Sunday after he earned his first win in two years. He ended a 34-race winless streak and moved to the top of the IndyCar points standings.

The 43-year-old pulled ahead for good on the 49th of 55 laps and beat teammate Josef Newgarden by 3.2609 seconds on the 14-turn, 4.014-mile course to win for the first time since the Detroit Grand Prix on June 5, 2022. Power has a five-point lead …