Target Corp: IndyCar Racing

Franchitti To Join Dixon at Team Target for IndyCar Series Finale in Surfers Paradise

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:58:43 GMT

Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) announced today that Dario Franchitti will make his first appearance in the No.10 Target Honda Dallara for the team alongside Scott Dixon (No.9 Target Honda Dallara) in the final race of the IndyCar Series season in Surfers Paradise, Australia on October 25th

Target Chip Ganassi Racing Chicagoland Advance Notes

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:58:15 GMT

Back in 2003 Castroneves was tied with Dixon for first place in the IndyCar championship points entering the final race of the 2003 season. Dixon started and finished second and won the title.

Dixon Fifth, Wheldon 20th at Raceway at Belle Isle

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:55:45 GMT

Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s (TCGR) Scott Dixon grabbed his seventh pole of the season, led the first 18 laps in Detroit and scored his 13th top-five finish of the year.

Wheldon Leads Team Target with Fourth Place Finish at Sonoma

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:41:20 GMT

Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Dan Wheldon made up 12 positions over the 80-lap race at Infineon Raceway Sunday to record a season-best road course finish of fourth, while teammate Scott Dixon qualified fifth but left Sonoma with a 12th place result.

Chip Ganassi Racing Infineon Raceway Advance

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:28:43 GMT

In Dixon’s three trips to Infineon Raceway, the Indianapolis 500 champion has tallied one pole and win for TCGR. He joins Marco Andretti, Tony Kanaan and Wheldon as the only drivers to lead laps in two of the last three races in Sonoma.

Dixon Wins at Kentucky with Last Lap Pass of Castroneves

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:59:31 GMT

Sparta, Ky. (August 9, 2008)-Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon started from pole, led 151 of 200 laps and made a last lap pass of Helio Castroneves to win the Meijer Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway. Target teammate Dan Wheldon started third and...

Target Chip Ganassi Racing Kentucky Speedway Advance Notes

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:18:14 GMT

Chip Ganassi Racing, Inc. has scored 13 wins in 2008, which ties the team’s record for wins in a season (2007). The team still has additional opportunities to score wins in four IndyCar, four Grand-Am and several remaining NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series events.

Dixon Extends Point Lead with Fifth Win of Season at Edmonton Indy

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:20:01 GMT

Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s (TCGR) Scott Dixon won his fifth race of the IndyCar Series season in the Rexall Edmonton Indy Saturday, leading the final 30 laps to extend his championship lead from 58 to 65 points over Helio Castroneves.

Target Chip Ganassi Racing Edmonton City Centre Airport Advance Notes

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:49:17 GMT

What is special about the IndyCar Series is the diversity of race tracks that are coming onto the schedule. To work toward wins, you need the most versatile drivers, who are supported by open-minded team members especially when you visit new tracks.

Dixon Leads Team Target with Podium Finish at Mid-Ohio

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:51:59 GMT

Scott Dixon started sixth and finished on the podium in third place to lead Target Chip Ganassi Racing

Target Chip Ganassi Racing Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Advance Notes

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:39:09 GMT

Dixon has the opportunity to be the sixth driver to score back-to-back wins at Mid-Ohio in the 23-year reign that a major open wheel series has raced at the Buckeye track.

Dixon and Wheldon Go One-Two For Chip Ganassi Racing Team’s 100th Win

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:27:23 GMT

Scott Dixon’s third straight win at Nashville Superspeedway in the No.9 Energizer Honda Dallara gave Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc. its 100th win Saturday in the rain-shortened Firestone Indy 200. Target teammate Dan Wheldon finished second in the race that marked the sixth win in 11 races this season for Target Chip Ganassi Racing

Target Chip Ganassi Racing Nashville Superspeedway Advance Notes

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:01:06 GMT

Dixon will trade his red Target bulls-eye apparel for a blue and black Energizer firesuit and paint scheme. Dixon won in an Energizer donned car at Nashville Speedway last year as he entered the race in second place in the championship points standings trailing eventual IndyCar Championship winner Dario Franchitti by 47 points. Roles are reversed this year as the Kiwi arrives at Nashville with a 48-mark lead in the championship over Helio Castroneves.

Dixon and Wheldon 11th and 24th at Watkins Glen

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:03:30 GMT

With Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon in second position and eyeing Darren Manning for the lead with 10 laps to go, the Kiwi spun warming up his tires and collected Ryan Briscoe...

Target Chip Ganassi Racing Watkins Glen International Advance Notes

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:44:49 GMT

Dixon could become the first driver in open wheel history at WGI to score four consecutive wins. The only other open wheel driver to three-peat at the track was late Formula One champion Graham Hill at the United States Grand Prix in 1963-1965.

Dixon and Wheldon Third and Fourth in Caution-filled Richmond

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:44:33 GMT

Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon started fourth and sixth and survived 102 caution laps to finish third and fourth, respectively in the 300-lap SunTrust Indy Challenge at Richmond.

Richmond International Raceway Advance Notes

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:10:11 GMT

TCGR has won five of the first eight IndyCar races this season, a feat that was matched one other time in CGR history in 1998 when Jimmy Vasser and Alex Zanardi combined to win five of the first eight races under the CART banner.

Wheldon Takes Iowa 250 for Second Win of Season

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:49 GMT

Dan Wheldon celebrated his birthday in victory lane Sunday by winning his second race of the season at Iowa Speedway in the Iowa Corn Indy 250.

Indianapolis 500 Winners Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon to Donate Prize Money to Iowa Flood and Tornado Victims

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:34:19 GMT

The Target Chip Ganassi Racing Drivers To Donate Prize Money They Earn From This Weekend’s Iowa Corn Indy 250 to Iowa’s Flood and Tornado Relief Fund.

Dixon Extends IndyCar Point Lead with Victory in Texas

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:13:44 GMT

Scott Dixon started from pole, led 58 of 228 laps and claimed his third win of the season at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday night.

Target Chip Ganassi Racing Texas Motor Speedway Advance Notes

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:42:39 GMT

Dixon visited professional Olympic track star Michael Johnson’s Performance Center in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, becoming the first race car driver to participate in a fitness evaluation at the famed institute that trains existing and prospective athletes, especially football players. The Indianapolis 500 winner’s experience will be shared as a feature during this weekend’s Texas race broadcast on ESPN2.

Dixon Leads Team Target at Milwaukee Mile with Runner Up Finish

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:00:04 GMT

On the heels of his win at the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 last weekend, Team Target’s Scott Dixon started third and finished second at the Milwaukee Mile Sunday afternoon, scoring his fifth top-three finish of the season.

Target Chip Ganassi Racing Milwaukee Mile Advance Notes

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:21:50 GMT

This week has undoubtedly been the most media-focused time in Dixon’s racing career. His travels began on Tuesday morning as he boarded a private jet to New York City to a toast with "NYC Kiwis" and interviews with Bloomberg TV, ESPN The Magazine and CNN.

Dixon Wins 2008 Indianapolis 500

Tue, 27 May 2008 08:16:40 GMT

Scott Dixon concluded a successful month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the pole sitter and winner of the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 in the No.9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) Honda Dallara.

Target Chip Ganassi Racing Indianapolis Motor Speedway Advance Notes

Fri, 23 May 2008 08:33:22 GMT

A 1-2 start at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is nothing new for Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR). In last season’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Brickyard 400 Reed Sorenson took the pole in the No. 41 Target car becoming the youngest polesitter in IMS history.

Dixon, Wheldon Hit the Target in Indianapolis 500 Qualifying

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:08:58 GMT

Indianapolis, Ind. (May 10, 2008) -Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammates Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon survived the drama of Pole Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and qualified 1-2, respectively, for the 92nd Running of the Indianapolis 500. Dixon,...

Chip Ganassi Racing Teams Complete Historic Day with Two Victories and Runner-up Finish Across Three Series

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:36:03 GMT

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) and Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) celebrated a historic day Sunday by picking up two wins and a second-place finish in three different races across three different series.

Target Team Finishes Third and Fourth at Twin Ring Motegi

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:19:44 GMT

After rain washed out the scheduled start of the Indy Japan 300, Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon led twice for a race-high 101 laps but had to pit from the lead on lap 195 of 200 and finished third at Twin Ring Motegi...

Japan Indy 300 Advance Notes

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:19:36 GMT

Did You Know 1996 CART Champion Jimmy Vasser scored the pole position for Target Chip Ganassi Racing when the series made its first visit to Twin Ring Motegi in 1998?

Team Target Finishes 12th and 22nd at Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:47:36 GMT

Results from St. Petersburg 1. Graham Rahal, No. 06 Honda Dallara 2. Helio Castroneves, No. 3 Honda Dallara 3. Tony Kanaan, No. 11 Honda Dallara 12. Dan Wheldon, No. 10 Target Honda Dallara 22. Scott Dixon, No. 9 Target Honda Dallara ST....

Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Advance Notes

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:10:20 GMT

The team’s Indianapolis-based shop, which fields two IndyCar Series entries and one Daytona Prototype in the Rolex Sports Car Series, have gone a combined three-for-three to start the 2008 racing season.

Dixon Scores First Victory for Team Target in Unified IndyCar Series at Homestead

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:19:18 GMT

Scott Dixon 2008 Fast Fun Facts

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:17:33 GMT

Did you know...? Scott Dixon finished runner up in the 2007 IndyCar Championship and finished 1st or 2nd in a race ten times in 2007. Did you know...? The son of two dirt-track racers, Scott Dixon climbed behind the wheel of a car for the...

Dan Wheldon 2008 Fast Fun Facts

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:17:33 GMT

Did you know...? Dan Wheldon presently owns at least 300 pairs of shoes. Did you know...? Dan Wheldon is a self-proclaimed neat freak. Did you know...? Dan Wheldon was the first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series...

Scott Dixon Biography 2008

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:37:56 GMT

Personal Statistics Age: 27 Birth Date: July 22, 1980 Height: ...