Dixon claims Rexall Edmonton Indy for 5th win of year

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Scott Dixon took another big step toward a second IndyCar championship Saturday, holding off Helio Castroneves, his closest pursuer, for a victory in the Rexall Edmonton Indy. Castroneves, still looking for his first win of the season, kept the pressure on Dixon lap after lap on the temporary airport circuit. But Castroneves nearly slid off course on worn out tires six laps from the end, allowing the New Zealander to cruise to his fifth victory of the season. "I've got to thank the team," Dixon said. "We were struggling at the start of the weekend. We were probably at best about 11th. So, to come through is simply not what we expected. But my guys nailed that (last) pit stop and we got that lead and we were going to be unstoppable." Castroneves led a race-high 35 laps and appeared to have the best... [read full story]