Newgarden in for Dixon for Indy Karting Classic
The event bisects engine manufacturer development dates at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Sebring International Raceway. Dixon, the two-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion for Target Chip Ganassi Racing, is driving the 2012 Honda-powered Dallara during the late rounds of testing. He completed two days of testing, totaling more than 325 laps, on the 2-mile Auto Club Speedway oval this week.
Dixon is looking forward Sept. 15 — when the IZOD IndyCar Series returns to Auto Club Speedway for a race under the lights – after a six-year absence.
“It’s going to be a great race with the new cars and new engine manufacturers," he said. “By that time, I suspect the competition to be even tougher and this track provides fantastic racing for the cars we’re bringing next year."
Alex Tagliani, Graham Rahal, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Jay Howard and Tomas Scheckter comprise the remainder of the INDYCAR team that will compete against NASCAR drivers (including 2011 Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart) on the indoor circuit.