Scott Dixon Wants to Run the 2026 Daytona 500
Before IMSA testing at Sebring, six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon stopped at the Daytona 500 to support his friend and past IndyCar competitor Jimmie Johnson take on the Great American Race. In a conversation on air with Fox Sports, Dixon admitted to talking with people around the paddock about a ride in next year's Daytona 5oo.
When asked by Fox Sports if he would ever consider running the 500, Dixon admitted that he was just talking about it, presumably with Johnson.
"We were just talking about that, trying to work out how I can do my entry next year," Dixon said.
With Helio Castroneves attempting the Daytona 500 for the first time this year, and the creation of the Open Exemption Provisional that allows superstars from other series to qualify for the Daytona 500 automatically, the road is paved for more IndyCar stars to attempt.
Johnson is using a third non-chartered Legacy Motor Club car to race this year, but next year, the seven-time champion could very well decide he doesn't want to race, creating the opening for Dixon to race on his team.
Dixon is no stranger to Daytona International Speedway; just last month, he was part of the Meyer Shank Racing Acura No. 60 that took second in the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Dixon will test for IMSA's Meyer Shank Racing team this week at Sebring before the 12 hours. Weather and logistics moved Daytona up an hour, so Dixon hopes to stay for the whole race, taking it in with the Legacy team.
"I haven't been to the 500 for probably 10 years," Dixon said. "It's nice to be back. Obviously, we just ran the 24 Hour here, and I'm excited for [IndyCar's] partnership with Fox.
I'm excited to see the race tomorrow. It actually helps that they moved the start time up before we go testing Monday and Tuesday at Sebring. Come to see my good friend Jimmie."
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