Scott Dixon wins in Toronto, ties Mario Andretti for second on IndyCar win list

Scott Dixon jumped pole-sitter Colton Herta during a pit sequence and held on for the victory Sunday in the Honda Indy Toronto, tying Mario Andretti on the all-time IndyCar win list with his first victory this season.

Dixon pitted a lap earlier than Herta and then cycled into the lead on Lap 32 of 85. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver controlled the second half of the races, winning by more than 2 seconds for his 52nd career victory to tie Mario Andretti for second on the all-time win list. A.J. Foyt is first with 67 wins.

“It’s amazing to be close to Mario,” Dixon told NBC Sports’ Dave Burns. “Every time I’m asked these questions I’m just so thankful we still have A.J. and him in the pits to see and talk to them. I feel so lucky to be a part of this group.

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Box score from Honda Indy Toronto

“Hopefully we’re in the title hunt now. I’m hoping this is the start of the roll.”

HISTORY MADE!@scottdixon9 ties @MarioAndretti on the all-time wins list in @INDYCAR.

He now only trails A.J. Foyt, who has 67. pic.twitter.com/yp66Nc7USp

— INDYCAR on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) July 17, 2022

Herta finished second after fending off a late charge by Felix Rosenqvist.

“Felix was really fast, I was glad to keep him behind us,” Herta told NBC Sports’ Dillon Welch after his second podium of the season (and first since his win on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course two months ago). “We just struggled with tire wear. Other than that, the car was amazing, and obviously got beat by Dixon but one of those races to be proud of, a pole and second, I’m happy with that. Hopefully we can continue with these results more consistently.”

Dixon’s fourth victory at Toronto was his first in the IndyCar Series since May 1, 2021 at Texas