• Latest
  • Trending
Relentless stint by Dixon keeps Daytona 24 hour hopes alive

Relentless stint by Dixon keeps Daytona 24 hour hopes alive

February 1, 2021
Cassidy demoted from fifth to 14th after post-race penalty

Cassidy demoted from fifth to 14th after post-race penalty

February 28, 2021
Evans recounts his role in “aeroplane crash”

Evans recounts his role in “aeroplane crash”

February 28, 2021
Cassidy storms to fifth as scary crash ends Formula E race early

Cassidy storms to fifth as scary crash ends Formula E race early

February 28, 2021
Van Gisbergen opens Supercars championship account with win

Van Gisbergen opens Supercars championship account with win

February 27, 2021
Waters beats Slade for pole

Waters beats Slade for pole

February 27, 2021
De Pasquale on provisional pole, van Gisbergen makes shootout

De Pasquale on provisional pole, van Gisbergen makes shootout

February 27, 2021
Cassidy to come out fighting after tough Formula E opener

Cassidy to come out fighting after tough Formula E opener

February 27, 2021
Hunter McElrea confirms second Indy Pro 2000 tilt

Hunter McElrea confirms second Indy Pro 2000 tilt

February 27, 2021
Evans kicks off Formula E season with podium finish

Evans kicks off Formula E season with podium finish

February 27, 2021
Mostert tops final practice in Supercars opener

Mostert tops final practice in Supercars opener

February 26, 2021
Watch: Mostert tops Supercars practice 1, SVG loses quick lap in DJR squabble

Watch: Mostert tops Supercars practice 1, SVG loses quick lap in DJR squabble

February 26, 2021
Sunday, February 28, 2021
VelocityNews
Classifieds
Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
VelocityNews
No Result
View All Result

Relentless stint by Dixon keeps Daytona 24 hour hopes alive

by Zane Shackleton
February 1, 2021
in IMSA, International, News
1

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Cassidy demoted from fifth to 14th after post-race penalty

Evans recounts his role in “aeroplane crash”

An up-and-down stint by Scott Dixon has ensured he remains in the hunt for a fifth Rolex Daytona 24 Hour victory, with two hours left in the 2021 event.

The Kiwi had been on the charge in his latest stint, desperately clawing back some ground after the No.1 Chip Ganassi Racing Cadillac was penalized for wheelspin during a caution.

Kevin Magnussen was in the car before Dixon, and the ex-Formula 1 ace had kept the team in race-winning contention as he duelled with Alexander Rossi for the top spot.

A caution to retrieve some errant debris bunched up the pack and Magnussen was able to get ahead of Rossi. However, he would then be sentenced a drive-through penalty for allowing his wheels to rotate while he was up on the jackstands.

Faced with a mammoth deficit to the leaders, Dixon immediately got to work once making a driver change with Magnussen.

Within half-an-hour, the six-time IndyCar champion had reduced a 40-second margin to just 25-seconds.

Dixon’s marathon stint was praised for his tenacious drive through traffic and his consistent speed, which put the No.1 back into contention for the win.

However, going along strong in fourth, Dixon then suffered a bizarre left-rear puncture. He was able to amble his way back to the pitlane without damaging any of the bodywork.

But the unscheduled pitstop demoted the team back to the rear of the DPi field.

The silver lining was a full course caution was deployed for a slow-moving vehicle, limiting the time lost for Dixon.

The Kiwi returned to the circuit before coming back to his pit bay the very next tour to swap out with co-driver Renger van der Zande.

Miraculously, the No.1 did not lose a lap, and a reshuffling of the order under yellow means the team remains on the lead lap.

The team is currently fifth on the road, but are just two-seconds behind a four-car dogfight for the win.

Earl Bamber remains 11th in class and is 34th overall in his GTD Porsche.

Comments 1

  1. Pingback: Acura win Daytona, heartbreak for Dixon and Chip Ganassi – VelocityNews

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Cassidy demoted from fifth to 14th after post-race penalty

Evans recounts his role in “aeroplane crash”

Cassidy storms to fifth as scary crash ends Formula E race early

Van Gisbergen opens Supercars championship account with win

Waters beats Slade for pole

De Pasquale on provisional pole, van Gisbergen makes shootout

Bringing you the latest motorsport news in New Zealand and around the world

Managing editor and publisher:
Mark Petch mark@velocitynews.co.nz

Motorsport Editor:
Matthew Hansen matt@velocitynews.co.nz

Motorsport Editor:
Alex Schultz alex@velocitynews.co.nz

Motor Racing Editor:
Zane Shackleton zane@velocitynews.co.nz

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2020 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • International
      • Formula 1
      • Formula 2
      • Formula 3
      • Formula E
      • Esports
      • Super GT
      • Super Formula
      • TCR
      • WEC
      • GT
      • Porsche Carrera Cup
      • BTCC
      • DTM
      • IMSA
      • IndyCar
      • NASCAR
      • WRC
      • MotoGP
      • Motorcycle Racing
      • Classic
    • New Zealand
      • Toyota Race Series
      • Toyota 86
      • Rally
      • Speedway
      • Drifting
      • Formula Ford
      • Formula First
      • TCR NZ
      • TransTasman V8 Series
      • V8 Utes
      • GTRNZ
      • Central Muscle Cars
      • Pirelli Porsche
      • Mazda Racing Series
      • NIERDC
      • SIERDC
      • SsangYong Utes
      • Kartsport
      • NZ General
    • Australia
      • Supercars
      • Super2
      • Australian V8 Touring Car Series
      • S5000
      • Australian GT
      • TCR AU
    • General
  • Features
    • Features
    • Opinion
    • Profile
    • Race Cars
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Velocity TV
  • Performance Cars
  • Classifieds
    • Classifieds
    • Post Classified
    • Manage your listings
  • Jobs
    • Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Job Dashboard

© 2020 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news.