History of Scott Dixon in Timeline
Scott Dixon is a highly accomplished New Zealand racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is a six-time IndyCar Series champion (2003, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020) and the 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner. His achievements extend beyond IndyCar, including three 24 Hours of Daytona victories (2006, 2015, 2020) and two Petit Le Mans wins, solidifying his reputation as one of the most successful and versatile drivers in motorsports.
4 hours ago : Scott Dixon Prepares for 23rd Indy 500 Amidst Cheating Accusations and Crashes.
Scott Dixon is gearing up for his 23rd Indy 500, focusing on the present. The event is overshadowed by cheating accusations and crashes during the lead-up. Dixon drives the No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing car.
1976: Family Moved to Australia
In 1976, Scott Dixon's family moved to Australia in search of better opportunities, settling in Townsville.
July 1980: Birth in Brisbane, Australia
In July 1980, Scott Dixon was born in Brisbane, Australia, the youngest child of New Zealand expatriates Ron and Glenys Dixon.
July 1980: Scott Dixon Born
In July 1980, Scott Ronald Dixon was born. He is a New Zealand racing driver.
1991: Third in Australian Drivers' Championship
In 1991, Scott Dixon finished the 14-race series third in the under-powered Ralt Australia Reynard 91D–Holden car, earning Rookie of the Year honors.
1992: Dixon Drove Reynard 92D Holden Car
In 1992, Dixon was driving the Reynard 92D Holden car in the series.
1992: Primary Formula Ford Class
In 1992, Dixon's family moved him to the primary Formula Ford class in a Swift car.
1992: New Zealand Junior Restricted Championship
In 1992, Scott Dixon won the New Zealand Junior Restricted Championship.
1994: New Zealand Formula Vee Championship
In 1994, Scott Dixon took the New Zealand Formula Vee Championship at his first attempt to become its youngest champion. He also drove the 1994 NZRDC Formula Ford Winter Series. In 1994, he was also second in the New Zealand Formula Class II Championship.
1995: Drove a Formula Ford
In the 1995-1996 season, Scott Dixon drove a 1600cc light, low-downforce pushrod open-wheel car in the higher-tier New Zealand Formula Ford Class II Championship.
1996: 1996 CART Champion
B. Calkins & S. Sharp were the CART champion in 1996.
1996: New Zealand 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.
1997: Formula Ford Title Win
In 1997, Scott Dixon secured the Formula Ford title with 8 wins from 15 starts, driving a 1992 Swift car.
1998: Australian Drivers' Championship
In 1998, Scott Dixon won the Australian Drivers' Championship, showcasing his talent on an international stage.
1998: Tying Bräck's Series Record
In 2007, Scott Dixon tied the series record for consecutive wins, which was set by Kenny Bräck in the 1998 season.
1998: Move to the United States
In late 1998, Scott Dixon moved to the United States and entered the Championship Auto Racing Teams' (CART) developmental series Indy Lights.
October 1999: Formula 3000 Test
In October 1999, Scott Dixon tested a Formula 3000 car for the Gauloises Junior Team in France.
1999: Jim Clark Trophy Award
In 1999, Scott Dixon was awarded the Jim Clark Trophy.
April 2000: Five-Year Contract with PWR
In April 2000, Scott Dixon finalized a five-year contract with PacWest Racing (PWR), including a minimum of 15 days of testing with its CART team.
2000: Indy Lights Success
In 2000, Scott Dixon won the Indy Lights series, a significant milestone in his progression towards major open-wheel racing.
2001: Another Team
If Scott Dixon could not progress to CART in the 2001 season, Dixon would join another team.
2001: CART Debut and First Win
In 2001, Scott Dixon debuted in Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) with PacWest Racing. In 2001, he also won his first major open-wheel race in his third series start.
2001: Jim Clark Trophy Award
In 2001, Scott Dixon was awarded the Jim Clark Trophy.
2001: CART Promotion and Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Win
In 2001, Scott Dixon was promoted to CART by PacWest. In 2001, Dixon won the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix at Nazareth Speedway, 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, marking a new chapter in his career.
2003: IndyCar Series Title Win
In 2003, Scott Dixon and CGR moved to the IndyCar Series. In 2003, Scott Dixon won the title in his debut season with three victories.
2003: Switches to IndyCar Series and Championship Win
In 2003, Scott Dixon and CGR switched from CART to the IndyCar Series. In 2003, he won his debut race and subsequently won the championship with 507 points.
2003: Scott Dixon's First IndyCar Series Championship
In 2003, Scott Dixon claimed his first IndyCar Series drivers' championship title while driving the No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) Dallara DW12-Honda car.
2003: Bruce McLaren Trophy Award
In 2003, Scott Dixon was awarded the Bruce McLaren Trophy.
May 2004: Contract extension with CGR
In May 2004, Scott Dixon signed a contract extension with CGR to remain in IndyCar through the end of the 2006 championship.
2004: Tenth Overall Finish
In 2004, Scott Dixon finished tenth overall in the championship with 355 points.
2004: Winless IndyCar Season
In 2004, Scott Dixon had a winless season in the IndyCar Series.
2004: Jim Clark Trophy Award
In 2004, Scott Dixon was awarded the Jim Clark Trophy.
2005: One Win in IndyCar Series
In 2005, Scott Dixon secured one race win in the IndyCar Series.
2005: Tying Wheldon's Series Record
In 2007, Scott Dixon tied the series record for consecutive wins, which was set by Dan Wheldon in the 2005 championship.
2005: Finished outside the top three
In 2016, with 477 points after finishing 17th in the season finale at Sonoma, Scott Dixon finished sixth in the Drivers' Championship, the first time he finished outside the top three in points since 2005.
2006: Switch to Honda engine and Championship pursuit
In 2006, CGR switched to Honda engines, and Dixon improved his oval track skills. He had consecutive second-place finishes early in the season and won the Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix. He then won the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Speedway. Dixon was in contention for the championship at the end of 2006, ultimately finishing fourth overall.
2006: First 24 Hours of Daytona Victory
In 2006, Scott Dixon achieved his first victory in the 24 Hours of Daytona with CGR.
2006: Fourth Place Finish in IndyCar Series
In 2006, Scott Dixon finished fourth in the IndyCar Series with two victories.
2007: Second Place Finish in IndyCar Series
In 2007, Scott Dixon finished second to Dario Franchitti in the IndyCar Series, securing four wins during the season.
2007: Championship Runner-Up
In 2007, Scott Dixon had a strong season with multiple wins, including three consecutive victories at Watkins Glen, Nashville, and Mid-Ohio. He also won the Motorola Indy 300 at Sonoma. Dixon was close to winning the championship but finished second to Dario Franchitti due to running out of fuel on the final lap of the last race of the season.
February 2008: Marriage to Emma Davies-Dixon
In February 2008, Scott Dixon married Emma Davies-Dixon, a former British and Welsh 800 meters champion and television presenter.
May 2008: Appearance on Live With Regis and Kelly
In May 2008, Scott Dixon was a guest on Live With Regis and Kelly.
September 2008: Subject of This Is Your Life
On September 21, 2008, Scott Dixon was the subject of This Is Your Life.
2008: Bruce McLaren Trophy and New Zealand Sportsman of the Year
In 2008, Scott Dixon was awarded the Bruce McLaren Trophy and named New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year.
2008: New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year
In 2008, Scott Dixon was named New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year.
2008: Second IndyCar Championship and Indianapolis 500 Win
In 2008, Scott Dixon won his second IndyCar Series championship. In 2008, he also won the Indianapolis 500 with CGR.
2008: Second IndyCar Series Title
In 2008, Scott Dixon won the Gainsco Auto Insurance Indy 300, Indianapolis 500, Bombardier Learjet 550, Firestone Indy 200, Rexall Edmonton Indy, and Meijer Indy 300. He secured his second IndyCar series title by finishing close behind Hélio Castroneves at the season-ending Peak Antifreeze Indy 300.
2009: Second Place Finish
In 2009, Scott Dixon finished second to teammate Dario Franchitti in the IndyCar season, also breaking Sam Hornish Jr.'s all-time series wins record.
2009: Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
In 2009, Scott Dixon was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
2009: Championship Runner-Up and Victory Record
In 2009, Scott Dixon won the RoadRunner Turbo Indy 300, ABC Supply Company A.J. Foyt 225, SunTrust Indy Challenge, Honda 200, and Indy Japan 300. His victory at Mid-Ohio broke Sam Hornish Jr.'s all-time victory record. He finished as the championship runner-up to Dario Franchitti.
2009: New Zealand Champions of World Motorsport stamp series and MotorSport New Zealand Wall of Fame induction
In early 2009, NZ Post issued the New Zealand Champions of World Motorsport stamp series featuring Scott Dixon. In 2009, Dixon was also inducted into the MotorSport New Zealand Wall of Fame.
2010: Third Place Finish
In 2010, Scott Dixon finished third in the IndyCar season.
2010: Second Consecutive Win in Kansas and Season Finish
In 2010, Scott Dixon won the RoadRunner Turbo Indy 300 for the second consecutive year in Kansas. He also won the Honda Indy Edmonton after Castroneves blocked Will Power. Dixon concluded the 2010 season by winning the Cafés do Brasil Indy 300, finishing third overall.
2012: Third Place Finish
In 2012, Scott Dixon finished third in the IndyCar season.
2012: Contract extension with CGR
In mid-2012, Scott 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.
July 2013: Named one of the 50 greatest drivers to have never raced in F1
In July 2013, Autosport magazine named Scott Dixon as one of the 50 greatest drivers to have never raced in F1.
2013: Third IndyCar Series Championship
In 2013, Scott Dixon secured his third IndyCar Series drivers' championship title.
2013: New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year
In 2013, Scott Dixon was named New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year.
2014: Induction into the Road to Indy Hall of Fame
In 2014, Scott Dixon was inducted into the Road to Indy Hall of Fame.
2015: Nomination as New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year
In 2015, Scott Dixon was nominated as New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year.
2015: Fourth IndyCar Series Championship and Daytona Victory
In 2015, Scott Dixon won his fourth IndyCar Series championship. Also in 2015, he secured a victory in the 24 Hours of Daytona with CGR.
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: Contract extension with CGR
In mid-2012, Scott 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 Finish
During the 2016 IndyCar season, Scott Dixon's form lowered, but he still took three wins and finished sixth overall.
July 2017: Appearance on Jay Leno's Garage
In July 2017, Scott Dixon appeared on Jay Leno's Garage.
2017: Third Overall Finish
During the 2017 IndyCar season, Scott Dixon took three wins to finish third overall.
2017: Crash at Indianapolis 500 and Win at Road America
In 2017, Scott Dixon crashed at the Indianapolis 500 but was unhurt. He won the Kohler Grand Prix at Road America and finished third in the championship standings.
September 2018: "Scott Dixon Day" in Indianapolis
On September 24, 2018, the Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, declared it "Scott Dixon Day" in Indianapolis.
2018: Fifth IndyCar Series Championship
In 2018, Scott Dixon claimed his fifth IndyCar Series drivers' championship title.
2018: Nomination as New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year
In 2018, Scott Dixon was nominated as New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year.
2018: Subject of Born Racer documentary
In 2018, Scott Dixon's life and 2017 IndyCar season were the subject of the Bryn Evans documentary, Born Racer.
April 2019: IndyHumane's Mutt Strut dog walk fundraiser
In April 2019, Scott Dixon and his wife were honorary co-chairs of IndyHumane's annual Mutt Strut dog walk fundraiser at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
2019: Jim Clark Trophy and Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
In 2019, Scott Dixon was awarded the Jim Clark Trophy and appointed Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
2020: Sixth IndyCar Series Championship and Daytona Victory
In 2020, Scott Dixon secured his sixth IndyCar Series drivers' championship. Furthermore, in 2020, he achieved a victory in the 24 Hours of Daytona with Wayne Taylor Racing.
2021: Fourth Overall Finish
In 2021, Scott Dixon finished fourth overall in the IndyCar season with one victory.
2021: Nomination as New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year
In 2021, Scott Dixon was nominated as New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year.
2022: Third in the Points Standings
In 2022, Scott Dixon improved on his previous performance with two wins, finishing third in the IndyCar points standings.
2023: Runner-Up Finish
In 2023, Scott Dixon finished runner-up in the IndyCar Series with three victories.
March 2024: Induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
In March 2024, Scott Dixon was inducted into the Open Wheel category of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
2024: Sixth Overall Finish
In 2024, Scott Dixon dropped to sixth overall with two wins.
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