Six-time champion and 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner is leaving Chip Ganassi Racing, the workforce introduced Thursday.
Dixon is in his twenty fifth and closing season with CGR after starting his IndyCar profession with PacWest Racing in CART in 2001. He has 58 wins for the workforce, and his 59 profession wins are second in IndyCar historical past behind solely AJ Foyt (67).
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“Scott Dixon lately knowledgeable the workforce that he is not going to be returning in 2027. Scott has meant a lot to CGR over the previous 24 years,” CGR proprietor Chip Ganassi mentioned in a press release. “Collectively we have shared championships, many victories, and numerous moments which have helped outline this group. Due to every part we have achieved collectively, and the legacy Scott has constructed right here, we believed it was necessary to provide him the chance to complete his profession at Chip Ganassi Racing, and we made him a multi-year provide to do exactly that.
“We respect that he is chosen a special path and want him nothing however continued success. Scott will at all times be a particular a part of this workforce’s historical past, and we’re grateful for every part we have achieved collectively.
“Our focus now’s on ending the season robust with the No. 9 PNC workforce whereas additionally getting ready for the long run at Chip Ganassi Racing.”
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Might 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) waves earlier than the a hundred and tenth Operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Photographs
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Might 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) waves earlier than the a hundred and tenth Operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Photographs
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 22: Scott Dixon, driver of #9 PNC Financial institution Chip Ganassi Honda, seems on previous to observe throughout The a hundred and tenth Operating of the Indianapolis 500 Carb Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Might 22, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photograph by Justin Casterline/Getty Photographs)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 24: Scott Dixon, driver of the #9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda leads a pack of vehicles in the course of the NTT IndyCar Collection a hundred and tenth Operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Might 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photograph by Justin Casterline/Getty Photographs)
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Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon was a part of the motorsport collection’ promotion for the 2026 World Cup. The vitality was excessive on set as every driver represented his dwelling nation.
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Scott Dixon is proud to proceed the legacy of motorsport representing New Zealand. He participated in IndyCar’s promotion for the 2026 World Cup.
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Chip Ganassi Racing Scott Dixon (9) waves at followers for drivers introduction earlier than Detroit Grand Prix in Detroit on Sunday, Might 31, 2026.
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Emma Dixon, spouse of Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9), factors to an enormous display TV on Sunday, Might 24, 2026, in the course of the a hundred and tenth working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Emma Dixon talks with crew members for her husband, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9), on Sunday, Might 24, 2026, in the course of the a hundred and tenth working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) leaves pit lane forward of teammate Alex Palou (10) Sunday, Might 24, 2026, in the course of the a hundred and tenth working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Scott Dixon, driver of the #9 Goal Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda, drinks the ceremonial winner’s milk.
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Scott Dixon driver of the #9 Goal Chip Ganassi Racing Honda Dallara pours milk on his head to have fun profitable the IndyCar Collection 92nd working of the Indianapolis 500.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) prepares to make his run.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) and Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) speak Monday, Might 18, 2026, forward of observe for the a hundred and tenth working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) laughs in pit lane Sunday, Might 17, 2026, throughout qualifying for the a hundred and tenth working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) seems out on the observe Friday, Might 15, 2026, throughout Quick Friday observe forward of the a hundred and tenth working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) stands on pit lane Friday, Might 15, 2026, throughout Quick Friday observe forward of the a hundred and tenth working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Crews are likely to Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) and A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Caio Collet (4) within the first flip Saturday, Might 9, 2026, in the course of the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) provides a thumbs up Friday, Might 8, 2026, throughout observe for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) sits in his pit field Friday, Might 24, 2024, throughout Carb Day forward of the 108th working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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2. Scott Dixon — 58 whole wins via June 2, 2024 (1 in CART, 57 in IndyCar)
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Might 23, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) crosses the road of bricks throughout observe after qualifying for the 106th Indianapolis 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: IMAGN-488311 ORIG FILE ID: 20220523_gav_lb1_168.jpg
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Scott Dixon celebrates after profitable the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, June, 2, 2019, on Belle Isle.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) of New Zealand climbs into his automobile Friday, Might 9, 2025, throughout observe for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) of New Zealand celebrates profitable the Music Metropolis Grand Prix subsequent to Group Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) of New Zealand, and Chip Ganassi Racing driver çlex Palou (10) of Spain on the Victory Circle in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.
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Chip Ganassi celebrates with Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, after profitable the Gallagher Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Oct 25, 2020; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; PNC Financial institution Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon (left) will get a hug from his spouse Emma (proper) and daughters Poppy and Tilly following his sixth Indy Automobile championship after a 3rd place end on the Firestone Grand Prix race on the Streets of St. Petersburg.
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Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon celebrates profitable the NTT IndyCar Collection of Detroit Grand Prix in downtown Detroit on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) makes his option to his automobile Sunday, Might 21, 2023, alongside pit lane previous to the Prime 12 qualifying session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the 107th working of the Indianapolis 500.
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Scott Dixon celebrates after profitable the Phoenix Grand Prix at Phoenix Worldwide Raceway.
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The Chip Ganassi Racing Group Ford GT of Ryan Briscoe, Scott Dixon and Richard Westbrook leads a pack of vehicles firstly of the Le Mans 24 Hour race on the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 18, 2016 in Le Mans, France.
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The 45-year-old is just not retiring and is predicted to search for different alternatives in IndyCar; hypothesis has centered on Arrow McLaren, which has two full-time seats opening and in addition enters a fourth automobile within the Indy 500.
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Dixon final gained an IndyCar championship in 2020. Since then, CGR teammate Alex Palou has gained 4 IndyCar championships, and Palou leads the championship via 10 races in 2026. Dixon has gained a race in each season from 2005 to 2025, though he is but to win a race in 2026.
