Motorsport: Penalty costs Dixon

Scott Dixon has finished fourth in the latest round of the Indy Racing League after a penalty robbed him of a podium finish today.

Dixon was leading the Kansas Lottery Indy 300 after the last round of pit stops but was hit with a pass-through penalty in the 165th lap for pitting out of turn four in the 157th lap.

His crew said the New Zealander had no choice but to pit then because he ran out of fuel.

Dixon's Target Chip Ganassi teammate Dan Wheldon won the race which finished early because of a crash.

- NZ HERALD STAFF