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Pagenaud races to controversial win in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Simon Pagenaud raced to his first victory for Team Penske by holding off Scott Dixon in the caution-free Grand Prix of Long Beach.

It was a controversial win, though, as Dixon and his Chip Ganassi Racing team believed Pagenaud should have been penalized for crossing a blend line as he returned to the track following a pit stop. The Dixon camp interpreted the rule as a clear violation, but IndyCar only gave Pagenaud a warning.

"They told us with the steward system this year there would be no warnings," Ganassi team manager Mike Hull said during the race.