Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon has become the new IndyCar Series champion after scoring a fifth place in the season’s final race at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. The Australian-born wrapped things up with 577 points, followed by Helio Castroneves (Penske - 550 points) and Simon Pagenaud (Schmidt Peterson Hamilton HP - 508 points).
This year’s title is Dixon’s third triumph in the series, the other two dating back in 2008 and 2003 respectively. The team’s championship was won by Target Chip Ganassi Racing, the Manufacturer’s Cup went to Chevrolet, while Rookie of the Year was voted Tristan Vautier.
The 2013 IndyCar championship was the 102nd season of American open wheel racing, the 18th season of the IndyCar Series, and the second season to feature the Dallara DW12 chassis. This year’s Indy 500 was won by KV Racing Technology’s Tony Kanaan.
The 2013 IndyCar championship was the 102nd season of American open wheel racing, the 18th season of the IndyCar Series, and the second season to feature the Dallara DW12 chassis. This year’s Indy 500 was won by KV Racing Technology’s Tony Kanaan.