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It was redemption for Dixon, who lost the race and the championship to Dario Franchitti last year at Chicagoland Speedway when he ran out of fuel two turns from the finish. Dixon, who came in with a 30-point lead, wound up winning the title and the $1 million bonus that goes with it by 17 points.

“It’s been an amazing year, starting with marrying my beautiful wife, Emma, and just a great race season,” Dixon said.