Video: Scott Dixon on Letterman

Scott Dixon and David Letterman.

Winning the Indy 500 gave Kiwi racing driver Scott Dixon another special honour - an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman.

The famous US late night chat show is big business, with guests usually drawn from the celebrity A-list.

Dixon appeared comfortable and animated, joking along with host David Letterman.

When asked about how New Zealand had reacted to his win, Dixon replied: "The champagne sales I think were four times more than any other day in New Zealand, so there were a lot of drunk Kiwis and a lot of drunk sheep."

He credited his team and his wife Emma with helping him to his historic win.

The interview screened in New Zealand on Prime TV.

- NZ HERALD STAFF