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DIXON CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF HIS FORMER TEAMMATE
Target Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon had the pleasure of having the late Tony Renna as his teammate on two occasions.
As pups coming up through CART's Indy Lights Series, Dixon and Renna formed a strong team and built and even stronger bond at PacWest Racing. Dixon would go on to win the Lights title in 2000 and graduate to the CART Indy car series with them in 2001. Renna wasn't as fortunate, but persistence paid off when he eventually landed with the Kelly Racing IRL outfit and starred while standing in for the injured Al Unser Jr.
Renna was signed to partner with Dixon at the Ganassi team for 2004, but died during a test with the team at Indianapolis on Oct. 22, 2003. Just as Patrick Long had a Tony Renna tribute helmet made to wear during Saturday's Petit Le Mans ALMS race at Road Atlanta, Dixon will also carry a tribute to Renna on his helmet with the 10-year anniversary of his passing just days away.
Although he's focused on beating Helio Castroneves to the IndyCar title, Dixon never shies away from talking about his fallen friend who made such a profound impact on his life and career.
Target Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon had the pleasure of having the late Tony Renna as his teammate on two occasions.
As pups coming up through CART's Indy Lights Series, Dixon and Renna formed a strong team and built and even stronger bond at PacWest Racing. Dixon would go on to win the Lights title in 2000 and graduate to the CART Indy car series with them in 2001. Renna wasn't as fortunate, but persistence paid off when he eventually landed with the Kelly Racing IRL outfit and starred while standing in for the injured Al Unser Jr.
Renna was signed to partner with Dixon at the Ganassi team for 2004, but died during a test with the team at Indianapolis on Oct. 22, 2003. Just as Patrick Long had a Tony Renna tribute helmet made to wear during Saturday's Petit Le Mans ALMS race at Road Atlanta, Dixon will also carry a tribute to Renna on his helmet with the 10-year anniversary of his passing just days away.
Although he's focused on beating Helio Castroneves to the IndyCar title, Dixon never shies away from talking about his fallen friend who made such a profound impact on his life and career.
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