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Chip Ganassi Racing says six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon won't return in 2027
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· July 2, 2026
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Key points The team's owner, Chip Ganassi, made the announcement, stating that Dixon informed them of his decision not to return in 2027. Scott Dixon, a six-time IndyCar champion, will be leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after a 24-year tenure.
Scott Dixon, a six-time IndyCar champion, will be leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after a 24-year tenure. The team's owner, Chip Ganassi, made the announcement, stating that Dixon informed them of his decision not to return in 2027.
Details about the circumstances surrounding Dixon's departure are limited, but it is clear that his time with the team has been significant. Further information about this development can be found through the original source.
The announcement marks the end of a remarkable run for Dixon with Chip Ganassi Racing, with the team and driver sharing numerous championships and victories together.
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Category: local Published: July 2, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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