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To close out 2025, one of IndyCar’s most decorated drivers was awarded knighthood by his home country of New Zealand. Scott Dixon was given the title of Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit on December 31, making his new official title Sir Scott Dixon, KNZM. Dixon’s award was given ‘for services to […]
Closing out 2025, Scott Dixon, one of IndyCar’s most decorated drivers, was honored with knighthood by New Zealand. His new official title is Sir Scott Dixon, KNZM. The award was given for his significant contributions to motorsport in his home country. Being named a Knight Companion places him second only to a Knight Grand Companion in New Zealand’s royal honors system. This year, Dixon was the sole recipient of the accolade for sports-related achievements, among the seven total individuals recognized. Dixon’s extensive racing career includes remarkable accomplishments such as winning the Indianapolis 500 in 2008 and the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2020. At 45 years old, he remains the only active driver in American open-wheel motorsports with six championships and follows AJ Foyt in all-time titles. His consistent success is evident in his 20-year streak of finishing sixth or higher in championship standings. Dixon will kick off his 25th season with Chip Ganassi Racing on March 1 at the NTT IndyCar Series season-opening round in St. Petersburg.
