Scott Dixon & Dallara Inducted into IMS Hall of Fame

Six-time INDYCAR champion and chassis manufacturer founder to be honored in May 2026

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon and Dallara founder Giampaolo Dallara will be inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame on May 21, 2026. The announcement, made on February 10, 2026, recognizes their significant contributions to motorsports and their lasting impact on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Why it matters

Dixon's induction is particularly noteworthy as he is the first active full-time driver to receive this honor, while Dallara's company has been the sole chassis supplier for the INDYCAR SERIES since 2008, playing a crucial role in the safety and performance of the race cars.

The details

Dixon has 59 career victories, trailing only A.J. Foyt's 67 wins, and has secured a victory in a record 21 consecutive seasons. He claimed the 2008 Indianapolis 500 title and has earned five pole positions at the race. Dallara founded his company in 1972 and has been supplying INDYCAR SERIES cars since 1997, expanding its U.S. operations in 2012 with the opening of the Dallara Experience Hub in Speedway, Indiana.

  • The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
  • The announcement was made on February 10, 2026.

The players

Scott Dixon

A six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and the 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner.

Giampaolo Dallara

The founder of Dallara Automobili da Competizione, a leading manufacturer of race car chassis.

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What they’re saying

“It is a huge honor to be inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. It's such a historic venue in motorsports and means so much to me, having raced here for so many years now. It feels a little surreal as I'm still focused on winning here in May.”

— Scott Dixon (newsy-today.com)

“Being inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame is truly an honor. The Indianapolis 500 has inspired me since the very beginning of my career, and our journey in the United States has been built on passion, innovation and extraordinary people.”

— Giampaolo Dallara (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner, to be held on Thursday, May 21 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, are available for purchase at imsmuseum.org. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Indianapolis 500 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The takeaway

The induction of Scott Dixon and Giampaolo Dallara into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame highlights their significant contributions to the sport of motorsports and the lasting impact they have had on the Indianapolis 500 and the INDYCAR SERIES.