Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Scott Dixon

Discover the career path of Scott Dixon, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Scott Dixon, a New Zealand racing driver, is a prominent figure in the IndyCar Series, driving the No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing car. He boasts six IndyCar Series drivers' championships (2003, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020) and secured victory in the 2008 Indianapolis 500. Dixon's achievements also extend to sports car racing, with three 24 Hours of Daytona wins (2006, 2015, 2020) and two Petit Le Mans victories, solidifying his status as a versatile and accomplished racer.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1991: Dixon in Formula Holden Class

Scott Dixon drove the under-powered 1991 Ralt Australia Reynard 91D–Holden car in the Formula Holden class.

1992: 1992 SH Racing Reynard 92D–Holden car in the 12-round series

In 1992, Scott Dixon achieved five wins, five second-places and seven pole positions driving the SH Racing Reynard 92D–Holden car in the 12-round series

1992: New Zealand Junior Restricted Championship

In 1992, Scott Dixon won the New Zealand Junior Restricted Championship.

1992: Primary Formula Ford Class

In 1992, Scott Dixon's family moved him to the primary Formula Ford class in a Swift car.

1994: Formula Vee Championship

In 1994, Scott Dixon took the New Zealand Formula Vee Championship at his first attempt to become its youngest champion.

1994: New Zealand Formula Vee Championship Win

In 1994, Scott Dixon won the New Zealand Formula Vee Championship.

1995: Start in Formula Ford Class II Championship

In 1995, Scott Dixon drove a 1600cc light, low-downforce pushrod open-wheel car in the higher-tier New Zealand Formula Ford Class II Championship.

1996: Formula Ford Class II Championship

In 1996, Scott Dixon drove a 1600cc light, low-downforce pushrod open-wheel car in the higher-tier New Zealand Formula Ford Class II Championship, winning the category title with 13 victories in 14 events.

1996: New Zealand Formula Ford Class II Championship Win

In 1996, Scott Dixon won the New Zealand Formula Ford Class II Championship.

1997: 1996-1997 Formula Ford Title

In 1997, Scott Dixon secured the 1996-1997 Formula Ford title with 8 wins from 15 starts.

1998: Australian Gold Star Drivers' Championship

In 1998, Scott Dixon achieved five wins, five second-places and seven pole positions to claim the Australian Gold Star Drivers' Championship, after a season-long duel with future V8 Supercars racer Todd Kelly. He was driving the 1992 SH Racing Reynard 92D–Holden car.

1998: Australian Drivers' Championship Win

In 1998, Scott Dixon won the Australian Drivers' Championship.

1998: Bräck's Series Record

In 2007, Scott Dixon tied Kenny Bräck's 1998 series record of three consecutive race wins.

1998: Move to United States and Indy Lights

In late 1998, Scott Dixon moved to the United States and entered the Championship Auto Racing Teams' (CART) developmental series Indy Lights, hoping to reach Formula One (F1).

October 1999: Formula 3000 Car Test

In October 1999, Scott Dixon tested a Formula 3000 car for the Gauloises Junior Team in France.

1999: Endurance Racing Debut

In 1999, Scott Dixon made his endurance racing debut in the Petit Le Mans, retiring the No. 36 Ferrari 333 SP due to gearbox problems.

April 2000: Five-year Contract with PacWest Racing

In April 2000, Scott Dixon finalized a five-year contract with PacWest Racing's (PWR) Indy Lights development squad, with 15 days minimum testing with its CART team.

2000: Indy Lights Win

In 2000, Scott Dixon won Indy Lights.

2001: Future Plans

In 2001, Johansson decided that if Scott Dixon could not progress to CART, Dixon would join another team.

2001: CART Promotion and Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Win

In 2001, Scott Dixon was promoted to CART by PacWest owner Bruce McCaw and won the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix at Nazareth Speedway on his third career start, becoming the youngest winner of a major open-wheel race.

2002: Joins Chip Ganassi Racing

In 2002, Scott Dixon joined Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) after PacWest folded due to financial difficulties.

2002: PWR Disbands; Dixon Joins Chip Ganassi Racing

In 2002, financial trouble forced PWR (PacWest Racing) to disband, leading Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) to sign Scott Dixon for the rest of the season. Dixon drove a Lola B02/00-Toyota

2003: IndyCar Series Debut and Championship Win

In 2003, Scott Dixon and CGR (Chip Ganassi Racing) switched to the IndyCar Series, with Dixon winning his debut race and ultimately securing the championship.

2003: First IndyCar Title

In 2003, Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) moved to the IndyCar Series, where Dixon won the title in his debut season with three victories.

2003: First IndyCar Series Championship

In 2003, Scott Dixon claimed his first IndyCar Series drivers' championship title.

May 2004: Contract Extension with CGR

In May 2004, Dixon signed a contract extension with CGR to stay in IndyCar until the end of the 2006 championship.

2004: Rolex Sports Car Series

In 2004, Scott Dixon competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona, finishing sixth in class and tenth overall in CGR's No. 1 Riley MkXI-Lexus Daytona Prototype. He finished third in the Lexus Grand American 400.

2004: Tenth Overall in the Championship

In 2004, Scott Dixon finished second at Phoenix International Raceway, followed by a fifth-place finish at Motegi. He achieved seven more top-ten finishes, with a best of fifth place at the Chevy 500 at Texas. He finished tenth overall with 355 points.

2004: Competed in IROC stock car racing series

In 2004, Scott Dixon was one of twelve drivers invited to compete in the four-race IROC stock car racing series, driving a Pontiac Firebird. He finished in the bottom half of the top ten in all four races and ended the season in tenth place with 25 points.

2004: Williams F1 team test

In early 2004, after being convinced by his manager Johansson, the Williams F1 team tested Scott Dixon for a possible race seat in a two-part assessment at the Circuit Paul Ricard in France and the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. He was not signed to the team due to their lack of interest in employing a rookie.

2004: Endurance Racing

Since 2004, Scott Dixon has competed in endurance racing in various series.

2005: Struggles and Victory at Watkins Glen

In 2005, Scott Dixon struggled early in the season compared to his previous two years. At the Indianapolis 500, he finished 24th after an accident. However, at Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix, he won his first series victory in 40 races after leading 25 laps.

2005: One Race Win

In 2005, Scott Dixon won one race.

2005: Williams F1 Team Interest

In 2005, after his manager Johansson convinced the Williams F1 team to test him for a possible race seat, Dixon underwent a two-part assessment. However, he was ultimately not signed to the Williams team.

2005: Wheldon's Series Record

In 2007, Scott Dixon tied Dan Wheldon's 2005 series record of three consecutive race wins.

2005: Finished outside the top three

In 2016 Dixon finished sixth in the Driver's Championship, outside the top three in points for the first time since 2005

2006: Contract in IndyCar

In 2006 Dixon continued racing in IndyCar after a contract extension was agreed in May 2004

2006: Victory at Watkins Glen and Nashville Speedway

In 2006, CGR switched to Honda engines. Dixon achieved consecutive second-place finishes in St. Petersburg and Motegi. He won the Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix and the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Speedway. He finished fourth overall in the championship.

2006: Daytona Victory

In 2006, Scott Dixon achieved a 24 Hours of Daytona victory with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR).

2006: Fourth Place Finish

In 2006, Scott Dixon finished fourth with two victories.

2007: 24 Hours of Daytona Retirement

In 2007, Scott Dixon entered the 24 Hours of Daytona but retired after 538 laps when Rojas crashed the No. 2 car.

2007: Second Place Finish

In 2007, Scott Dixon finished second to Dario Franchitti with four wins.

2007: Runner-up in the Championship

In 2007, Scott Dixon had a strong season, including three consecutive race wins at Watkins Glen, Nashville, and Mid-Ohio. He also won the Motorola Indy 300 at Sonoma. Despite leading late in the season-ending Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 in Chicago, he ran out of fuel and finished second in the race and the championship.

2008: 24 Hours of Daytona and Petit Le Mans

In 2008, Scott Dixon raced in the 24 Hours of Daytona, finishing 41st overall, and finished fifth in class at the Petit Le Mans in De Ferran Motorsports' Acura ARX-01b.

2008: Second IndyCar Championship

In 2008, Scott Dixon won his second IndyCar championship with five victories, including the Indianapolis 500.

2008: Second IndyCar Championship and Indianapolis 500 Win

In 2008, Scott Dixon won his second IndyCar championship, and he also won the Indianapolis 500 with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR).

2008: Second Series Title

In 2008, Scott Dixon won the Gainsco Auto Insurance Indy 300, the Indianapolis 500, the Bombardier Learjet 550, the Firestone Indy 200, the Rexall Edmonton Indy, and the Meijer Indy 300. He won his second series title after finishing 0.0033 seconds behind Hélio Castroneves in the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300.

2009: 24 Hours of Daytona and Sebring

In 2009, Scott Dixon was fifth in the 24 Hours of Daytona. He qualified on pole in Sebring but did not finish due to mechanical issues and was 24th in Petit Le Mans.

2009: Championship Runner-Up

In 2009, Scott Dixon won the RoadRunner Turbo Indy 300, the ABC Supply Company A.J. Foyt 225, the SunTrust Indy Challenge, the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio, and the Indy Japan 300. He finished third in the season-ending Firestone Indy 300 and was championship runner-up to Dario Franchitti.

2009: Second in the 2009 Season

In the 2009 season, Scott Dixon finished second to his teammate Franchitti, breaking Sam Hornish Jr.'s all-time series wins record.

2010: 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2010, Scott Dixon competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona, finishing 37th due to mechanical failure.

2010: Third in the 2010 Season

In 2010, Scott Dixon finished third in the season.

2010: Joined Kelly Racing in V8 Supercar Championship

In 2010, Scott Dixon joined Kelly Racing as Todd Kelly's international co-driver in the No. 7 Holden VE Commodore for the V8 Supercar Championship Series' Armor All Gold Coast 600 double header event. He finished 20th in the first race but crashed in the second race.

2010: Third Overall in the Championship

In 2010, Scott Dixon won the RoadRunner Turbo Indy 300 and the Honda Indy Edmonton. He finished the season by winning the 2010 Cafés do Brasil Indy 300 at Homestead and finishing third overall with 547 points.

2011: 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2011, Scott Dixon competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona, finishing second.

2011: Third in the Driver's Championship

In 2011, Scott Dixon won the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio and the Indy Japan: The Final at Motegi. He finished third in the Kentucky Indy 300 and was third in the Drivers' Championship with 518 points.

July 2012: Brickyard Grand Prix

In July 2012, Scott Dixon, Jamie McMurray, and Montoya returned to the Rolex Sports Car Series for the Brickyard Grand Prix at Indianapolis, finishing fourth.

2012: Third in the 2012 Season

In 2012, Scott Dixon finished third in the season.

2012: Victories at Detroit and Mid-Ohio

In 2012, Scott Dixon won the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. He finished third overall in the championship with 435 points.

2012: Contract Extension with CGR

In mid-2012, Dixon signed a three-year contract extension to remain at CGR for the 2013 season and through to the end of the 2015 championship.

2012: Director of Concept Motorsport New Zealand

Since 2012, Scott Dixon has been a director of Concept Motorsport New Zealand.

2013: Continental Tire Sports Car Festival

In 2013, Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti were third in the Continental Tire Sports Car Festival, despite being 37th in the 24 Hours of Daytona due to an accident.

2013: Third IndyCar Series Championship

In 2013, Scott Dixon secured his third drivers' championship in the IndyCar Series.

2013: Third Series Title

In 2013, Scott Dixon won the Pocono IndyCar 400, both races of the Honda Indy Toronto doubleheader, and the first race of the Shell-Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston doubleheader. He won his third series title with 577 points.

2014: 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring

In 2014, Scott Dixon finished eighth in class at the 24 Hours of Daytona and sixth in the 12 Hours of Sebring. He finished third at the Petit Le Mans.

2014: Third in the Final Championship Standings

In 2014, Scott Dixon won the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio and the GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. He finished third in the final championship standings with 604 points.

2015: Fourth IndyCar Championship

In 2015, Scott Dixon won his fourth IndyCar championship, tying Juan Pablo Montoya on points but winning due to a tie-breaker based on the number of victories.

2015: Fourth IndyCar Series Championship and Daytona Win

In 2015, Scott Dixon won his fourth IndyCar championship. He also had a 24 Hours of Daytona victory with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR).

2015: Fourth Championship Title

In 2015, Scott Dixon won the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Firestone 600 at Texas, and the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma. He secured his fourth championship title.

2015: 24 Hours of Daytona Win

In 2015, Scott Dixon, along with Tony Kanaan, Kyle Larson and Jamie McMurray, won the 24 Hours of Daytona. He finished fourth in both the 12 Hours of Sebring and the Petit Le Mans.

2015: Contract Extension with CGR

In mid-2012, Dixon signed a three-year contract extension to remain at CGR for the 2013 season and through to the end of the 2015 championship.

2016: Sixth Overall

During the 2016 season, Scott Dixon's form lowered, but he took three wins to finish sixth overall.

2016: 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2016, Scott Dixon participated in the 24 Hours of Daytona; however, brake issues caused a crash, leaving the No. 2 car 13th overall. He finished third at the Le Mans Grand Touring Endurance Professional.

2016: IndyCar Grand Prix Win

In 2016, Scott Dixon won the Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix and the IndyCar Grand Prix at The Glen. He finished sixth in the Drivers' Championship.

2017: Third Overall

During the 2017 season, Scott Dixon took three wins to finish third overall.

2017: Third in the Championship Standings

In 2017, Scott Dixon crashed at the Indianapolis 500 but was unhurt. He won the Kohler Grand Prix at Road America. He finished third in the final championship standings with 621 points.

2018: Fifth IndyCar Championship

In 2018, Scott Dixon drove a car with a new aerodynamic package and achieved five top-ten finishes, including podiums at the Indianapolis road course and the Indianapolis 500. He won the first race of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix doubleheader, led the DXC Technology 600 at Texas, and won the Honda Indy Toronto. Dixon finished no lower than fifth in the final five races, took pole position at Gateway, and secured his fifth IndyCar championship by finishing second at the Grand Prix of Sonoma with 678 points.

2018: GTLM Category Win at the 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2018, Scott Dixon, alongside Ryan Briscoe and Richard Westbrook, won the GTLM category of the 24 Hours of Daytona.

April 2019: Honorary Co-Chair of IndyHumane's Mutt Strut

In April 2019, Scott Dixon and his wife served as honorary co-chairs of IndyHumane's annual Mutt Strut dog walk fundraiser at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

2019: Second Race Win at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

In 2019, Scott Dixon signed a contract extension with CGR, rejecting an offer from McLaren. He achieved four podium finishes in the first seven races, won the second race of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix doubleheader, and secured his second victory at the Honda Indy 200. Dixon finished fourth in the Drivers' Championship standings with 578 points.

2020: Sixth IndyCar Series Championship and Daytona Win

In 2020, Scott Dixon claimed his sixth title as drivers' champion of the IndyCar Series. He also secured a 24 Hours of Daytona victory with Wayne Taylor Racing.

2020: 24 Hours of Daytona Victory

In 2020, Scott Dixon, along with Ryan Briscoe, Kamui Kobayashi and Renger van der Zande, won the 24 Hours of Daytona. He finished 16th overall in the Bathurst 12 Hour. Dixon, Briscoe and Van Der Zande won the Petit Le Mans.

2020: Sixth Drivers' Championship

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic-shortened season, Scott Dixon won the Genesys 300, matching A. J. Foyt's record of 18 seasons with a victory. He also won the GMR Grand Prix, the first race of the REV Group Grand Prix doubleheader, and his 50th career win at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Dixon secured his sixth drivers' championship, finishing third in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

2021: 24 Hours of Daytona and Petit Le Mans

In 2021, Scott Dixon finished fifth in both the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. He was also fifth in the season-ending Petit Le Mans.

2021: Fourth Overall

In 2021, Scott Dixon finished fourth overall with one victory.

2021: 19th Season Victory

In 2021, Scott Dixon finished third at Barber and St. Petersburg, and won the first race of the Genesys 300 doubleheader, surpassing Foyt's record of winning a race in the most seasons during his 19th season. He finished fourth in the final season standings with 481 points.

2022: Fourth Toronto Victory

In 2022, Scott Dixon finished in the top ten in the first five races, qualified on pole for the Indianapolis 500, and won his fourth Toronto victory. He also won the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. Dixon finished fourth in the championship standings with 521 points.

2022: 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2022, Scott Dixon finished seventh in class and 14th overall in the 24 Hours of Daytona and fourth in the season-ending Petit Le Mans. He missed the 12 Hours of Sebring due to an IndyCar commitment.

2022: Third in the Points Standings

In 2022, Scott Dixon improved his performance with two wins and finished third in the points standings.

2023: Runner-Up Finish

In 2023, Scott Dixon finished runner-up with three victories.

2023: 24 Hours of Daytona and Le Mans

In 2023, Scott Dixon finished third overall in the 24 Hours of Daytona and fourth in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The trio were second overall at the season-ending Petit Le Mans.

2023: 19 Consecutive Seasons with a Win

In 2023, Scott Dixon signed a multi-year contract extension with CGR and started the season improving his qualifying. After overcoming challenges, he extended his record streak to 19 consecutive seasons with at least one race victory by winning the Gallagher Grand Prix and surpassed Kanaan's record of consecutive IndyCar starts. Dixon also won the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 and finished second in the Drivers' Championship, ending the season with a victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey.

2024: Sixth Overall Finish

In 2024, Scott Dixon dropped to sixth overall with two wins.

2024: 24 Hours of Daytona and Sebring

In 2024, Scott Dixon retired from the 24 Hours of Daytona and finished second overall in the 12 Hours of Sebring. He also retired from the 24 Hours of Le Mans and won the season-ending Petit Le Mans.

2024: Most Career IndyCar Podiums

In 2024, Scott Dixon won the Grand Prix of Long Beach and the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. His second-place finish in the second race of the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s moved him past Mario Andretti for the record of most career IndyCar podiums with his 142nd. Dixon was sixth in the points standings with 456.

2025: First Victory of the Season

In 2025, Scott Dixon finished second at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. At the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, he achieved his first victory of the season after his teammate Palou ran wide.

2025: IMSA SportsCar Championship

In 2025, Scott Dixon is set to share the No. 60 Acura ARX-06 for the five Endurance Cup races of the IMSA SportsCar Championship. The team finished second at Daytona and tenth at Sebring.