Scott Dixon wins fourth Honda Indy Toronto, matches Mario Andretti for 52 career wins

Scott Dixon. Image credit: Facebook page

Toronto/CMEDIA: For the fourth time, Scott Dixon, 41-year-old has won the Honda Indy Toronto and tied racing legend Mario Andretti for the second most wins in IndyCar history at 52.

Formerly known as the Molson Indy Toronto, the annual event sees 2.82 kilometers of roads through Exhibition Place, Toronto converted into an IndyCar Series race track.

A.J. Foyt is IndyCar’s all-time wins leader with 67.

Dixon said that despite his continued success he is no threat to Foyt’s record.

While Colton Herta was second fastest around the street track at Exhibition Place, Felix Rosenqvist was third.

A.J. Foyt is the all-time leader with 67.

Both Canadians Devlin DeFrancescod of Toronto, and Dalton Kellett of nearby Stouffville, Ont drove in the Honda Indy for the first time as the event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While Devlin won was 18th position, Dalton completed nine laps before a mechanical failure ended his race

The honorary grand marshals for the event were Max Kerman and Mike DeAngelis of the Juno Award-winning rock band Arkells.

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