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BROOKLYN, Mich. - Scott Dixon started the 2007 racing season auditioning for the role of IndyCar Series bridesmaid. In four of the first nine races, Dixon was first runner-up, but never the guy in the winner's circle.
But second place was no longer good enough, apparently, and following the past three races, Dixon has worn the crown each time. Now he comes to Michigan International Speedway for tomorrow's Firestone Indy 400, looking to make it four in a row and surge ever closer to points leader Dario Franchitti.
During his recent hot streak, Dixon has sliced Franchitti's points lead from 65 to just 24. If Dixon's Target Chip Ganassi Racing team can maintain the momentum at MIS, the first of the final five races on the IndyCar Series schedule, things get really interesting.
"The biggest thing that's happened, that's helped us, is winning races," Dixon said about the groove his team finds itself in. "It definitely helps everybody on the team, from the spotters to the mechanics - everybody just gets on a lot better. I think decisions are made a little easier. People just like hanging out with each other."
Dixon, the 2003 IndyCar Series champion, won that title with the same kind of consistency he has displayed...