Scott Dixon Leads INDYCAR Sunday Warmup at Barber Motorsports Park

The veteran driver topped the charts in the final practice session before the race.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:53pm

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Scott Dixon, driving the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing, was the fastest driver in the Sunday morning warmup session ahead of the INDYCAR race at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama.

Why it matters

Warmup sessions provide drivers and teams a final opportunity to dial in their cars before the main event, so Dixon's performance suggests he and his team have found a strong setup for the race.

The details

Dixon's best lap time in the 30-minute warmup session was the fastest of all drivers, indicating he and his Chip Ganassi Racing crew have the No. 9 car dialed in well for the race. This final practice session allows teams to make any last-minute adjustments before the green flag drops.

  • The Sunday morning warmup session took place on March 29, 2026 at Barber Motorsports Park.

The players

Scott Dixon

A veteran IndyCar driver and six-time series champion who currently races the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Chip Ganassi Racing

A successful IndyCar team that fields cars for several drivers, including Scott Dixon.

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What’s next

The main IndyCar race at Barber Motorsports Park will take place later on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The takeaway

Scott Dixon's strong performance in the Sunday warmup session suggests he and his Chip Ganassi Racing team have the No. 9 car dialed in and ready to compete for the win in the main IndyCar race later today.