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Scott Dixon hopeful over Dallara DW12 handling issues

Scott Dixon believes next year's IndyCar single-seater is making progress, even though he concedes the handling of the car is still an issue

Ganassi driver Dixon and Penske man Ryan Briscoe completed another test with the Dallara DW12 at Fontana this week, running through a long list of aerodynamic tests.

Dixon said the test had been productive, but admitted there is still work to do before the car handles well.

"It was a productive test," said Dixon. "There was a long list of things to do and that we got done. Handling is still an issue, but I think and hope we are making progress.

"In the future we need to work on weight distribution. We need to somehow get more weight up front and make the car not as loose going into the corners. I think with time that will come.

"I have a few tests before the holiday and think that each time we go out we can make improvements before we head into the 2012 season. We'll take it one day, one test and one lap at a time and get it right."

Briscoe was happy to be able to drive the car for the first time.

"Before today I was very jealous to be on the outside looking in," said the Australian. "It is good to be here and working on making the new car reach its potential.

"The new car has some great technology that the drivers enjoy for sure. We tested lots of Firestone compounds. We ran plenty of laps today and had great reliability. I am happy with the car and the Chevy engine is so consistent, a beautiful engine."

IndyCar teams are scheduled to receive their first DW12 chassis next week, with the testing window opening in mid-January.

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