IndyCar: Scott Dixon signs multiyear contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon has signed a multiyear contract extension to continue driving for the team through at least the 2019 IndyCar season.

After it was revealed yesterday that four-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon would be staying with Chip Ganassi Racing through at least the 2019 IndyCar season, the 38-year-old Kiwi signed a multiyear contract extension to remain with the team through at least next season.

Dixon has driven full-time in IndyCar since the 2003 season, and he has done so for Chip Ganassi Racing in each of his 16 seasons in the sport thus far. The 2008 Indianapolis 500 champion also drove in CART for two seasons in 2001 and 2002, and he drove for Chip Ganassi Racing for the majority of the 2002 season after driving for PacWest Racing in the 2001 season and at the start of the 2002 season.

Here is what Dixon had to say about signing a multiyear contract extension to continue driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, according to IndyCar.com.

"“I have always said I have a massive amount of respect for Chip and what he’s done in this sport. This is not an easy business. His resume speaks for itself, and he’s the type of team owner any driver would want to drive for. He gives you the tools you need to go out and get the job done, with the right group of people. This team has been like a family to me since way back in 2002, and I’m glad I’ll be here trying to fight for more wins, championships and Indianapolis 500s for years to come.”"

Here is what Chip Ganassi Racing team owner Chip Ganassi had to say about signing Dixon to a multiyear contract extension, according to IndyCar.com.

"“I think when you mention the name Scott Dixon, the numbers and the records start to speak for themselves. We have achieved a lot together, but there are no signs of him slowing down. He’s still the guy the championship goes through, and you know you have to beat him to get on the top step. He’s a driver that’s always thinking about the next race and how he’s going to approach it, attack it and ultimately win it. I’m very happy that we have the opportunity to continue this relationship and look forward to many more successful years together.”"

Dixon, whose career IndyCar win total (43) just passed Michael Andretti’s (42) for third on the all-time wins list behind only the win totals of Mario Andretti (52) and A.J. Foyt (67), currently has a 46-point (494 to 448) lead in the IndyCar championship standings over Andretti Autosport’s Alexander Rossi with four races remaining on the 17-race 2018 schedule.