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Dixon sweeps IndyCars doubleheader
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TORONTO (AP) — Scott Dixon went into Pocono Raceway a week ago ranked seventh in the IndyCar standings and approaching the one-year mark on his last victory.My, what a difference a week makes.Dixon snapped his slump with a win at Pocono, then pulled off a weekend sweep Sunday of the doubleheader event at Toronto.Three wins in seven days made Dixon the winningest active driver in IndyCar, but more importantly thrust him into the heart of the championship race. With six races remaining, he’s vaulted over the last week five spots in the standings to second and trails championship leader Helio Castroneves by 29 points.“We’re here for the points. It’s been a hell of a swing over a seven-day period,” Dixon said.