IndyCar News: Scott Dixon reacts to BREAKING racing legend's record

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Dixon reacts to BREAKING racing legend's IndyCar record

The Chip Ganassi Racing star finished second in Milwaukee

Simmey Hannifin Donaldson

Tuesday 3 September 2024 17:00

Scott Dixon has reacted to breaking racing legend Mario Andretti's IndyCar record in Milwaukee at the weekend.

Dixon finished second in the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250 Race 2 on Sunday, just behind Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin.

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In doing so, the #9 driver claimed his 142nd podium in the IndyCar series - a number that sees him surpass the legendary Mario Andretti to sit top of the all-time podium rankings.

Unfortunately, Dixon is out of the championship battle heading into the final race in Nashville, but he did seem very happy to have broken the above record.

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When informed of his achievement post-race, Dixon explained: “Obviously Mario [Andretti], I’m a massive fan of Mario. He’s a huge part of our series,"

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"Again, I keep saying it, but it’s so cool that him and A.J. [Foyt] and many others, whether it’s Rick [Mears], come to a lot of our races.

‌“Obviously Mario raced in a lot of different categories, as well, and achieved many great things. Just to be mentioned with any of those guys is very special.”

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