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    Dixon is on pole for next week's Indianapolis 500 - the 20th time he'll compete in the race

    Dixon is on pole for next week's Indianapolis 500 - the 20th time he'll compete in the race


    He was quickest through the top-12 qualifying stage - giving him the advantage of running last in the top-six shoot out.

    He blitzed the field with the second fastest average speed across four laps in race history.

    Dixon's started on pole at Indy on four occasions, resulting in a win in 2008, fourth, 32nd and 17th.

    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX. MADE RIGHT HERE IN NEW ZEALAND

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     17 Dec: Skier Corey Peters has secured a second-place finish at the opening round of the Para Alpine Downhill World Cup season in Italy
     17 Dec: Paceman Jacob Duffy is welcoming Ajaz Patel's experience back into the Black Caps fold
     17 Dec: The Highlanders have signed promising Southland playmaker Mika Muliaina for the next four years
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     Today's News

    Cricket:
    The West Indies have warmed-up for the third and final cricket test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui by chilling out 17:37

    Rugby:
    Blues coach Vern Cotter is intrigued by the idea of cross-hemisphere rugby clubs swapping players 17:37

    Law and Order:
    FBI releases footage of Brown University shooting suspect 17:27

    Health & Safety:
    Health officials have confirmed one new measles case in Queenstown - linked to overseas travel 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Ryan Coogler insisted he didn't turn down an invitation to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences "out of animosity" 17:20

    Entertainment:
    Chase Infiniti has joined Louis Vuitton as a brand ambassador 16:50

    Entertainment:
    Taylor Swift is not a "chill person" 16:20

    Law and Order:
    Jevon McSkimming sentencing: why a public inquiry into the police should be next 16:07

    Entertainment:
    Glenn Close was "too clueless" to realise she went on a date with Robert Redford 15:50

    Law and Order:
    The Crown believes Jevon McSkimming must have known he was committing crimes, given his position of power 15:27


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