Dixon Paces Opening Day At Mid-Ohio

LEXINGTON, Aug. 7, 2009: Two-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon topped a 60-minute practice session as IndyCar Series teams began preparations for the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by Westfield Insurance at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Dixon recorded a lap of 1:08.2298 (119.139 mph) in his No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing car. Justin Wilson, the winner at Watkins Glen International, was second (1:08.6425) in the No. 18 Z-Line Designs car for Dale Coyne Racing and Dario Franchitti (1:08.6760) was third in the No. 10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing entry.

Tony Kanaan was fourth (1:08.8390) and Graham Rahal (1:08.9932) was fifth in the No. 02 McDonald's car for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing.

PEAK Performance Pole Qualifying for the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by Westfield Insurance and practice and qualifying for the Firestone Indy Lights' Mid-Ohio 100 is scheduled for Aug. 8.