Ganassi confirms Dixon switch

Dixon has quit his drive with PWR Racing, which dropped its second driver Oriol Servia due to a lack of funds. Servia is now expected to rejoin PWR in place of Dixon.

The Kiwi will instead team up with current CGR racers Kenny Brack and Bruno Junqueira, and drive the number 44 Lola-Toyota this weekend at the Miller Lite 250 around the Milwaukee Mile.

"It's great to be a part of Team Target," said Dixon. "This team has shown over the past decade that they know how to win races and that's what I'm all about...winning races. It's unfortunate that things didn't work out with PWR, but it's exciting to stay with the Toyota family. They have committed a lot of resources to building a world-class engine and I can't wait to get up to Milwaukee and begin this exciting new chapter in my career.

"My goal this year is to win the championship and to help win the manufacturers' title for Toyota. I have two great team-mates in Kenny and Bruno and I'm excited to be a part of such a great team. I have always been impressed with the success that this team has had in the past, and I'm honoured to have the opportunity to drive for them this year," he added.

Team owner Chip Ganassi commented: "There's no question that Scott is one of the most talented drivers in open-wheel racing today. One look at his resume and his performance on the track speaks for itself. He has proven that he can win races and championships, which is the reason why we signed him. Our goal this year is to win the CART championship and Scott gives us another legitimate shot of reaching that goal."