Scott Dixon, centre, poses with Marco Andretti, right, and Takuma Sato, of Japan, during the front row photos session for the Indianapolis 500. New Zealand IndyCar star Scott Dixon is the bookies’ favourite to win the Indianapolis 500. Dixon was edged out of pole position by American Marco Andretti but, crucially, will still start from the front row for the famous race on Monday (NZT). At the New Zealand TAB, Dixon is a firm favourite at $5.50 with Rossi at $8 and Andretti and Ryan Hunter both at $9. READ MORE:* Scott Dixon pipped for pole at Indianapolis 500* Kiwi driver Scott Dixon shows good signs in Indianapolis 500 qualifying* Scott Dixon shows his skills to stay in charge of IndyCar seriesThere are so many incalculable in a race as long and fast as the Indy 500 – mechanical damage, tyre issues, pit-stop mistakes, and errors and crashes by other drivers – but Dixon has form to back up his credentials.

Source: Stuff August 20, 2020 23:26 UTC