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Josef Newgarden (No. 1 Team Penske Hitachi Chevrolet Turbo V6/Dallara) Newgarden won a wild, unpredictable NTT INDYCAR Series season finale at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to deny Scott Dixon (No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing PNC Bank Honda Turbo V6/Dallara) the series championship. Dixon finished third to seal his sixth INDYCAR championship by just 16 points over defending NTT INDYCAR Series champion Newgarden. Dixon led the INDYCAR championship the entire way on his way to a stellar 2020 season; he also helped Honda win the 2020 NTT INDYCAR Series Manufacturers' Championship. “It’s all the team," Dixon said afterwards. "I can’t thank everybody on this team enough. Obviously, Chip (Ganassi), Mike (Hull) and Barry (Wanser) and everybody involved – obviously, Honda. I’m proud to be powered by Honda and what they’ve been able to pull out this year given the deficit we’ve had going into Indy previous years. They nailed it. Big thanks to everybody. My family – I’m glad my girls are here. (Wife) Emma is somewhere. Unfortunately (toddler son) Kit isn’t here. It’s a big shame that he wouldn’t be here. I can’t thank everybody enough. PNC Bank, two out of three years (as champion) – that’s pretty good going.” (About tough discussions during offseason after losing title last year): “It’s never just one thing or one person. For me, it’s about the team effort. We had a lot of changes in the off-season. Credit to Josef (Newgarden) and Team Penske. They drove the last part of the season flawlessly and a lot points, so that was pretty awesome to race them again. And we know next year is going to be the same, but huge thanks again to everyone on the team. Now we’re going to have a beer.” (About thinking of winning a seventh title to tie A.J. Foyt, the 40-year-old Dixon said): “Well, six is good. Seven is better. That’s going to be the goal. But it’s tough. As you can see from the competition, even if you mess up just a little bit in qualifying, we had some problems this weekend and just couldn’t piece it together. Credit again to the team and just being able to pull ourselves out of that hole and stay consistent and just have a smooth race, and that’s what we did. We definitely had the speed when we needed to push. Credit to Josef. He drove a hell of a race there and put us under a lot of pressure.”
Josef Newgarden (No. 1 Team Penske Hitachi Chevrolet Turbo V6/Dallara) Newgarden won a wild, unpredictable NTT INDYCAR Series season finale at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to deny Scott Dixon (No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing PNC Bank Honda Turbo V6/Dallara) the series championship. Dixon finished third to seal his sixth INDYCAR championship by just 16 points over defending NTT INDYCAR Series champion Newgarden. Dixon led the INDYCAR championship the entire way on his way to a stellar 2020 season; he also helped Honda win the 2020 NTT INDYCAR Series Manufacturers' Championship. “It’s all the team," Dixon said afterwards. "I can’t thank everybody on this team enough. Obviously, Chip (Ganassi), Mike (Hull) and Barry (Wanser) and everybody involved – obviously, Honda. I’m proud to be powered by Honda and what they’ve been able to pull out this year given the deficit we’ve had going into Indy previous years. They nailed it. Big thanks to everybody. My family – I’m glad my girls are here. (Wife) Emma is somewhere. Unfortunately (toddler son) Kit isn’t here. It’s a big shame that he wouldn’t be here. I can’t thank everybody enough. PNC Bank, two out of three years (as champion) – that’s pretty good going.” (About tough discussions during offseason after losing title last year): “It’s never just one thing or one person. For me, it’s about the team effort. We had a lot of changes in the off-season. Credit to Josef (Newgarden) and Team Penske. They drove the last part of the season flawlessly and a lot points, so that was pretty awesome to race them again. And we know next year is going to be the same, but huge thanks again to everyone on the team. Now we’re going to have a beer.” (About thinking of winning a seventh title to tie A.J. Foyt, the 40-year-old Dixon said): “Well, six is good. Seven is better. That’s going to be the goal. But it’s tough. As you can see from the competition, even if you mess up just a little bit in qualifying, we had some problems this weekend and just couldn’t piece it together. Credit again to the team and just being able to pull ourselves out of that hole and stay consistent and just have a smooth race, and that’s what we did. We definitely had the speed when we needed to push. Credit to Josef. He drove a hell of a race there and put us under a lot of pressure.”
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Scott Dixon is one of the all-time greats in Indy car racing and one of the top drivers in the world.
Scott Dixon is one of the all-time greats in Indy car racing and one of the top drivers in the world.
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“It’s definitely bittersweet," Josef Newgarden said after winning the INDYCAR Series finale. "First off, congratulations to Scott (Dixon) and all his guys, his crew. It’s big time to win six championships. I’m sure they’re thrilled. They’re a great competitor. On one hand, I don’t really know what I could do different this year. I don’t know what I could ask my guys to do different. They were flawless. Fastest in the pits all year long. I’m extremely proud to drive for my team. Not just our car, but all the teams combined, all the engineers, all the mechanics – we have an incredible crew that puts in a lot of work. We just came up short. That’s all it is. We weren’t good enough. We’ll reset. We’ll hit them harder next year. I promise you we’ll be in the fight; this crew will be in the fight every year. So, I have confidence we’ll come back. So, thank you to Hitachi, Team Chevy. Team Chevy was the engine to beat today and all year long, so big credit to them. Just a little short on points. We’ll come back and hit them harder next year.”
“It’s definitely bittersweet," Josef Newgarden said after winning the INDYCAR Series finale. "First off, congratulations to Scott (Dixon) and all his guys, his crew. It’s big time to win six championships. I’m sure they’re thrilled. They’re a great competitor. On one hand, I don’t really know what I could do different this year. I don’t know what I could ask my guys to do different. They were flawless. Fastest in the pits all year long. I’m extremely proud to drive for my team. Not just our car, but all the teams combined, all the engineers, all the mechanics – we have an incredible crew that puts in a lot of work. We just came up short. That’s all it is. We weren’t good enough. We’ll reset. We’ll hit them harder next year. I promise you we’ll be in the fight; this crew will be in the fight every year. So, I have confidence we’ll come back. So, thank you to Hitachi, Team Chevy. Team Chevy was the engine to beat today and all year long, so big credit to them. Just a little short on points. We’ll come back and hit them harder next year.”
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Pato O’Ward (No. 5 McLaren SP Chevrolet Turbo V6/Dallara) finished second to punctuate a strong first full season in the NTT INDYCAR Series. The young Mexican driver ended up fourth in the championship standings behind Dixon, Newgarden and Colton Herta (No. 88 Capstone Turbine #ShiftToGreen Honda Turbo V6/Dallara). "I’m so proud of Arrow McLaren SP and myself for what we accomplished this year. Our win will have to wait. We came in second place in the season finale, just five points short of third place in the championship. We have lots to be proud of. I’m really grateful for the opportunity that I got. I think we showcased that we are a force to be reckoned with, and we are going to be pushing next year to give these veterans a harder time. Hopefully bring it to the last race and win this championship.”
Pato O’Ward (No. 5 McLaren SP Chevrolet Turbo V6/Dallara) finished second to punctuate a strong first full season in the NTT INDYCAR Series. The young Mexican driver ended up fourth in the championship standings behind Dixon, Newgarden and Colton Herta (No. 88 Capstone Turbine #ShiftToGreen Honda Turbo V6/Dallara). "I’m so proud of Arrow McLaren SP and myself for what we accomplished this year. Our win will have to wait. We came in second place in the season finale, just five points short of third place in the championship. We have lots to be proud of. I’m really grateful for the opportunity that I got. I think we showcased that we are a force to be reckoned with, and we are going to be pushing next year to give these veterans a harder time. Hopefully bring it to the last race and win this championship.”
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Congratulations to the entire Chip Ganassi Racing organization - 2020 INDYCAR Series Champions - for a job well done!
Congratulations to the entire Chip Ganassi Racing organization - 2020 INDYCAR Series Champions - for a job well done!
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A very happy Scott and Emma Dixon and two of their three kids after the race.
A very happy Scott and Emma Dixon and two of their three kids after the race.
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Lewis Hamilton (No. 44 Mercedes-AMG Petronas/Pirelli) delivered a crushing 92nd career win in Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix, thus becoming the most victorious driver in Formula One history. Hamilton now stands alone in the record books after taking the checkered flag at Portimao 25.5 seconds clear of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas (No. 77 Mercedes-AMG Petronas/Pirelli). Hamilton is poised to become the sport's most successful driver of all time, with a seventh world championship within sight. Hamilton's victory moved him 77 points clear of Bottas with just 130 points to play for. Max Verstappen (No. 33 Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Honda/Pirelli) finished third ahead of Charles Leclerc (No. 16 Scuderia Ferrari/Pirelli). "It is going to take some time to fully sink in. I cannot find the words at the moment," Hamilton said afterwards. "My dad is here, which is amazing, and my step-mum Linda too and my dog Roscoe so it is a blessed day. I could have only ever dreamed of being where I am today. I didn't have a magic ball when I came to Mercedes but here I am and as a team we are trying to make the most of it." The Briton added: "I had cramp in my right calf so I was lifting down the straight because it felt like it was about to pull but I had to get through it." (Thank you to Phil Duncan/The Telegraph)
Lewis Hamilton (No. 44 Mercedes-AMG Petronas/Pirelli) delivered a crushing 92nd career win in Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix, thus becoming the most victorious driver in Formula One history. Hamilton now stands alone in the record books after taking the checkered flag at Portimao 25.5 seconds clear of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas (No. 77 Mercedes-AMG Petronas/Pirelli). Hamilton is poised to become the sport's most successful driver of all time, with a seventh world championship within sight. Hamilton's victory moved him 77 points clear of Bottas with just 130 points to play for. Max Verstappen (No. 33 Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Honda/Pirelli) finished third ahead of Charles Leclerc (No. 16 Scuderia Ferrari/Pirelli). "It is going to take some time to fully sink in. I cannot find the words at the moment," Hamilton said afterwards. "My dad is here, which is amazing, and my step-mum Linda too and my dog Roscoe so it is a blessed day. I could have only ever dreamed of being where I am today. I didn't have a magic ball when I came to Mercedes but here I am and as a team we are trying to make the most of it." The Briton added: "I had cramp in my right calf so I was lifting down the straight because it felt like it was about to pull but I had to get through it." (Thank you to Phil Duncan/The Telegraph)
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Italian rider Franco Morbidelli (No. 21 Petronas Yamaha SRT/Michelin) leads Álex Rins (No. 42 Team SUZUKI ECSTAR/Michelin) during the Teruel MotoGP in Alcaniz, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Morbidelli delivered his second win of the season after pole-sitter Takaaki Nakagami (No. 30 LCR Honda IDEMITSU/Michelin) crashed on the first lap on Sunday. Morbidelli crossed the finish line more than two seconds ahead of Rins, with Joan Mir (No. 36 Team SUZUKI ECSTAR/Michelin) coming in third place after starting 12th. Mir extended his championship lead to 14 points over Fabio Quartararo (No. 20 Petronas Yamaha SRT/Michelin), who finished eighth. Maverick Viñales (No. 12 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP/Michelin) was five points further back after finishing seventh. Morbidelli moved to fourth in the standings with the victory, staying 25 points off the lead. He had won his maiden career MotoGP race at the San Marino GP in September. “It really was a trip,” the 25-year-old Morbidelli said. “I knew I had to make an aggressive race. When I saw clean air in front of me I just decided to give everything I got every single lap. The concentration was very high.” (Thank you to AP Sports)
Italian rider Franco Morbidelli (No. 21 Petronas Yamaha SRT/Michelin) leads Álex Rins (No. 42 Team SUZUKI ECSTAR/Michelin) during the Teruel MotoGP in Alcaniz, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Morbidelli delivered his second win of the season after pole-sitter Takaaki Nakagami (No. 30 LCR Honda IDEMITSU/Michelin) crashed on the first lap on Sunday. Morbidelli crossed the finish line more than two seconds ahead of Rins, with Joan Mir (No. 36 Team SUZUKI ECSTAR/Michelin) coming in third place after starting 12th. Mir extended his championship lead to 14 points over Fabio Quartararo (No. 20 Petronas Yamaha SRT/Michelin), who finished eighth. Maverick Viñales (No. 12 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP/Michelin) was five points further back after finishing seventh. Morbidelli moved to fourth in the standings with the victory, staying 25 points off the lead. He had won his maiden career MotoGP race at the San Marino GP in September. “It really was a trip,” the 25-year-old Morbidelli said. “I knew I had to make an aggressive race. When I saw clean air in front of me I just decided to give everything I got every single lap. The concentration was very high.” (Thank you to AP Sports)
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BMW Team RLL will be looking to add a seventh consecutive podium finish at this weekend’s Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, Calif., is hosting the penultimate round of the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. With two wins, two second place and five third place finishes so far this year BMW remains a strong second in GTLM class manufacturer points standings. John Edwards and Jesse Krohn, co-drivers of the No. 24 MOTUL BMW M8 GTE, stand third in driver points with No 25 MOTUL BMW M8 GTE co-drivers Connor De Phillippi and Bruno Spengler standing fourth. BMW will face stiff opposition from Corvette Racing with their mid-engine Corvette C8.Rs and the Porsche factory squad of 911 RSRs.
BMW Team RLL will be looking to add a seventh consecutive podium finish at this weekend’s Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, Calif., is hosting the penultimate round of the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. With two wins, two second place and five third place finishes so far this year BMW remains a strong second in GTLM class manufacturer points standings. John Edwards and Jesse Krohn, co-drivers of the No. 24 MOTUL BMW M8 GTE, stand third in driver points with No 25 MOTUL BMW M8 GTE co-drivers Connor De Phillippi and Bruno Spengler standing fourth. BMW will face stiff opposition from Corvette Racing with their mid-engine Corvette C8.Rs and the Porsche factory squad of 911 RSRs.