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LEXINGTON, Ohio (Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009) - Scott Dixon used a dominating performance to win the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by Westfield Insurance and earned his record 20th IndyCar Series victory.

Dixon, competing in his 109th IndyCar Series race (all with Chip Ganassi’s team), overtook Sam Hornish Jr. for the series record. Dixon also tied teammate Dario Franchitti for 19th on the all-time career list (sanctioning by AAA, USAC, CART, Champ Car World Series and the Indy Racing League) with 21 (he picked up one victory at Nazareth in CART). A.J. Foyt is the all-time Indy car victory leader with 67. [read more...]

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Sunday, July 5) — Facing a Lap 54 restart with the Nos. 6 and 9 cars of Ryan Briscoe and Scott Dixon trailing, Dale Coyne said driver Justin Wilson had to hold off “two goliaths.” Well, that’s one for the little guys. Wilson provided Dale Coyne Racing its first IndyCar Series victory — in its 558th open-wheel racing start over 25 years - in the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen on July 5.

Wilson, whose only previous top 10 this season was third in the opener at St. Petersburg, also was the last driver other than one from Target Chip Ganassi Racing or Team Penske to win — at Belle Isle last August with Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing. “It feels fantastic,” said Wilson, who started on the outside of the front row and led a field-high 49 laps. [read more...]

Briscoe fails to finish, Franchitti goes back to points lead

Scott Dixon, who started next to pole sitter Dario Franchitti, won the SunTrust Indy Challenge at Richmond International Raceway by 0.3109 of a second over his Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate.

The victory - his third of the season and second at Richmond - was the 19th of Dixon’s career to tie Hornish for the most in IndyCar Series history. Dixon, driving the No. 9 entry, matched the record in his 104th race - one less than Hornish, who totaled 116 starts. [read more...]

FORT WORTH, Texas - Helio Castroneves won for the third time at Texas Motor Speedway, grabbing the lead off a Lap 175 stop, courtesy of his Tim Cindric-led crew and was followed across the finish line by his Penske Racing teammate Ryan Briscoe with a gap of 0.3904 of a second.

“It was an incredible day for Team Penske,” said the popular Brazilian. “All the credit also goes to Ryan Briscoe and his team. They push us and we push them, and together we’re pushing towards the top. Having first and second at Texas is not easy, so that’s a compliment for everyone. [read more...]

WEST ALLIS, WIS. — It’s a simple formula, really. When Target Chip Ganassi teams want a win, they leave it to Scott Dixon to provide.

The back and forth battle between the TCGR teams and the teams of Roger Penske for the 2009 IndyCar Series is the stuff of legend in the making.

Reigning IndyCar Series champion Dixon became the first driver to win for the second time in 2009, taking the checkered flag in the ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 at The Milwaukee Mile ahead of 2008 race winner Ryan Briscoe. [read more...]

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Sunday, April 26, 2009) - Reigning IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon earned his first victory of the 2009 season, taking the checkered flag in the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway .7104 of a second ahead of Helio Castroneves.

The win was the third in a row at the track by a Target Chip Ganassi Racing driver. [read more...]

Today’s IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines

Luczo Dragon, Team 3G ready to battle established teams
Third Florida venue to host season opener
Schmidt expands to four-car effort with past champ Cunningham
Drivers, media offer championship picks
Schmidt, Guthrie to race sail boats
Carpenter still atop NCAA bracket

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de Ferran Acura bests Audi, Peugeot in qualifying

SEBRING, Fla. — Scott Dixon put Acura into the Sebring record books Thursday with a stunning final-lap dash to win the overall pole position for Saturday’s 57th annual 12 Hours of Sebring.

Dixon, the defending Indy 500 and IndyCar Series champion, made his first Sebring race appearance quite notable by driving the all-new No. 66 de Ferran XM Radio Acura ARX-02a prototype sports car to the top position in Saturday’s grid over expected favorites Audi and Peugeot. It is the first time since 2005 that a manufacturer has captured both the LMP1 and LMP2 pole positions in the same event.

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Monday Feb 23, 2009 — Today’s IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines

1. (Pictured) Champions pose with sand-sculptured trophy prior to Open Test: IndyCar Series champions Scott Dixon (2008), Dario Franchitti (2007), Dan Wheldon (2005) and Tony Kanaan (2004) posed with a large sand sculpture of the IndyCar Series championship trophy as the series prepares for the start of the 2009 season, which will begin and end with races in Florida. (IndyCar Series photo)

Twelve Firestone Indy Lights rookies test
Four IndyCar Series rookies set for first test
Vision Racing brings back Firestone Indy Lights team

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Firestone Indy Lights continues growth
Dixon honored as New Zealand’s Sportsman of the Year
Wheldon welcomes son
Honda Indy Toronto tickets on sale Feb. 13
Lewis, Olson honored by Indianapolis Business Journal

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