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Scott Dixon stretches fuel to inch closer to A.J. Foyt on IndyCar's all-time win list with Long Beach GP victory
Dixon used masterful fuel-saving strategy and was being chased over the final 20 laps by Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden, who seemed to have the speed to run Dixon down for the victory. But the race changed when Colton Herta ran into the back of Newgarden as they all slowed through the hairpin with lapped traffic ahead.Scott Dixon, center, celebrates after his victory in the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Long Beach, Calif.
“I'm not sure how lifting someone two feet in the air isn't a penalty,” said Newgarden, who wasn't sure he'd have been able to catch Dixon, anyway.As Dixon celebrated, his rivals wondered how the Kiwi had enough fuel to not only make it to the finish but also celebrate with burnouts and drive the car to victory lane.Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon races during the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Long Beach, Calif.
Palou finished third, making it a Honda sweep in a race sponsored by its Acura brand. Newgarden in fourth was the highest finishing Chevrolet driver. The ensuing caution led Power to make a pit stop and Dixon followed. It gave Newgarden the lead on the 18th lap and Dixon and Power were in full fuel-saving mode for the remainder of the race. Power restarted 12th but was eventually passed by Dixon, who then worked his way through the field.
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