The New Zealand motor racing driver Scott Dixon had a day to forget in the opening round of the new IndyCar season in Florida.
The New Zealand and Team Chip Ganassi Indy Car driver Scott Dixon. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Dixon finished 15th in the Grand Prix of St Petersburg after starting 9th on the grid.
He had a bad pit early in the race and dropped to 20th.
He did manage to claw back a few places, but did report problems with his brakes and steering.
The Australian Will Power started the defence of series championship with a second placed finish in St Petersburg, behind the Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya..
The next round is in Louisiana in a fortnight.
