Dixon: Honda “seems more level” with Chevy in Indy 500 race trim

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Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon has hinted that Honda and Chevy might be more evenly matched when the green flag drops for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500.

Chevrolet-powered teams occupied the top eight spots in qualifying, including a clean sweep of the Fast Six led by pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 Team Penske entry. The final practice on Friday’s Carb Day, though, saw Dixon lead a contingent of seven Honda-powered machines in the top 10 after he rattled off a flying lap of 227.206mph.

But I think we're in with a shot, and that's all you need.” One piece of the puzzle that could play a factor is the likelihood of cooler track conditions. Throughout the week, including qualifying, the track temperature soared to a blistering 130F with the ambient hovering in the mid 80s. With the threat of rain but at the very least overcast, conditions have the potential to be significantly cooler. When asked by Motorsport.

 

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