New Zealand driver Scott Dixon has followed up his strong performance at the Indianapolis 500 with his first win of the IndyCar season.
Scott Dixon celebrates yet another win in IndyCar. Photo: Photosport
Dixon has won the first of this weekend's two races in Detroit, crossing the line 1.8 seconds in front of Ryan Hunter-Reay, with Alexander Rossi finishing third.
The Kiwi driver finished third in last weekend's Indy 500, with his maiden 2018 victory making it four top five finishes from seven races this season.
"I feel very lucky and very privileged to be in this sport," said Dixon, who spent the first year-plus of his Indy car career with PacWest Racing before joining Chip Ganassi Racing four races into the 2002 season. He's been with CGR since.
"For me, I love racing. I feel very lucky to do it, and while I'm here, I want to do the best that I can. Winning is why we're in this business, and that's why we're going to come back tomorrow and try and get No. 43."
Dixon's first win of 2018 extended his record of capturing at least one race in a season to 14 consecutive years. It also moved him into second place in the 2018 championship. The 37-year-old New Zealander trails Rossi by four points.
Dixon is now tied for third on the all-time IndyCar win list, joining Michael Andretti on 42 victories.
The second race at the Belle Isle track is on Monday (NZ time).
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