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IndyCar's seven-way title fight, led by a pair of 40-somethings, is providing unparalleled excitement

Myspace. Blackberrys. Presidents. All have come and gone during Scott Dixon's three-decade reign atop the IndyCar Series.

The New Zealander's breakthrough championship came a lifetime ago at the age of 23 as George W. Bush was completing his first term as Commander-in-chief. Five more IndyCar championships would follow through the 2020 season, leaving Dixon tied for first on the all-time list at six with the legend of legends, A.J. Foyt.

Now 42, the Kiwi is in pursuit of a seventh title in the coming weeks. Dixon has become an icon, IndyCar's version of Tom Brady, in the American open-wheel racing series that came to life with the 1911 Indianapolis 500.