23 Days in August: No. 9, Scott Dixon, 2008 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara/Honda

 

If you joined us for 30 Days in May earlier this year, you’ll see some familiar faces from that countdown. We’ve also added some new entries for 23 Days in August. So let’s celebrate some notable drivers and cars from the glorious past of the Indianapolis 500!

23 Days in August: No. 9, Scott Dixon, 2008 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara/Honda. Scott Dixon has compiled an amazing IndyCar career that's largely underappreciated outside of hardcore fans. He’s now third all-time in victories, behind only A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti, and appears primed to add a sixth championship this year, second only to Foyt.

Photo credit: Dan Helrigel/Indianapolis Motor Speedway photo

Scott Dixon is probably the favorite to win the 2020 Indianapolis 500.

Given all that success, it’s surprising Dixon has only one Indianapolis 500 victory, which came in 2008. He started on the pole and led the most laps on his way to that victory. He’s more than overdue for a second 500 win, and it very well could come this year.