Scott Dixon returns to his Mid-Ohio playground
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads to The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, and if you are looking for a reason to watch, look no further than the man who owns the place. Scott Dixon has a record seven wins at this 2.258-mile road course, including a victory last year that saw him overtake Alex Palou after a mistake in Turn 9. They were separated by a mere .421 of a second at the line, a perfect example of why this place produces such beautiful, high-stakes racing.
While the narrative on track revolves around Dixon’s mastery, the mood off-track is dominated by the looming driver market. The team situation at Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian has turned heads, with Felix Rosenqvist confirmed to be departing at the end of the season. Even bigger questions persist regarding Scott Dixon, who has been with Chip Ganassi Racing since 2002 but is reportedly weighing other opportunities. If the six-time champion actually moves, it will send the entire grid into a frenzy.
At the front of the standings, Alex Palou is simply on another level. He carries a 60-point lead over David Malukas and a 61-point advantage over Kyle Kirkwood into the weekend. With only eight races left, the pressure is mounting for the field to catch him. Christian Lundgaard is also in the mix, sitting 77 points back and riding high after winning two of the three road-course races this season.
