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  •   Home > News > Sports > Motorsports

    Scott Dixon's not reading too much into a strong effort in the last on-track running ahead of the Indy 500

    Scott Dixon's not reading too much into a strong effort in the last on-track running ahead of the Indy 500


    The Kiwi driver and 2008 champ gone fastest on the famous "carb day" - the final practice session for Monday's race.

    Dixon could only qualify in 21st - but is happy with a better display this morning.



    Pole-sitter and countryman Scott McLaughlin was down in 20th - while Marcus Armstrong finished 16th fastest.

    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE-FIVE-SIX? AND BE IN TO WIN A BARBECUE SMOKER.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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