Scott Dixon, an icon in motorsports and the NTT IndyCar Series, has earned a new title. He is now Sir Scott Dixon after being named a Knight.
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The New Zealand native has been recognized by his home country in the 2026 New Year Honours list. He is one of 177 people recognized on this list but only one of seven new Knights and Dames. He joins Dames Helen Danesh-Meyer, Coral Shaw, and Dorothy Spotswood. He also joins Sirs Rod Drury, Graham Le Gros, and Chris Parkin.
As Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said, "Sir Scott is a hero to young New Zealand motorsport fans and his work fundraising for children's charities is invaluable."
🎺 ALL HAIL 🎺
Sir Scott Ronald Glyndwr Dixon KNZM
First of His Name,
Iceman of INDYCAR,
Six-Time Champion,
Victor of the Indianapolis 500,
Master of the Long Run,
King Beyond the Pacific,
and the Standard by Which All Others Are Measured🧊🥶❄️ pic.twitter.com/RjXp29z5Iw
— Chip Ganassi Racing ⚡️ (@CGRTeams) December 30, 2025
The Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit has achieved success in multiple motorsports series. This includes three wins in the prestigious Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway that opens the IMSA season. He also won two IMSA events at Road Atlanta in 2020 and 2024.
As an IndyCar driver, Dixon is the active wins leader with 58. His 59th win came during the CART days. He is second all-time in series history behind only AJ Foyt at 67. He is also second in all-time IndyCar championships with six. Foyt holds the record with seven.
The numbers are impressive on their own, but Dixon has also delivered consistency throughout his entire open-wheel career. He has 25 full-time seasons on his resume — two in CART and 23 in IndyCar. He has only failed to win a race in two of these seasons. He fell short of his goal in 2002 and 2004. He has won at least two races in 18 different seasons.
The racing statistics are only one reason for the knighthood. Dixon has also spent considerable time and effort supporting children's charities. This includes the Australian-based children's cancer charity Canteen, which he raised funds for with a unique auction in early 2021.
