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  •   Home > News > Sports > Cricket

    Scott Dixon concedes it'll be weird preparing for a crowd-less Indy500

    Scott Dixon concedes it'll be weird preparing for a crowd-less Indy500


    The Kiwi has started preparations towards a second time civtory at the famous track.

    Dixon says Indy is about the history, and being the biggest one-day sporting event in the world.

    But that won't be allowed in this year's edition, Monday-week, due to Covid-19.



    The Indy 500 is on the 24th of August.

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    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     06 Feb: Black Caps pace-bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith is favouring a domestic T20 cricket refresh as a decision on the future of the Super Smash looms
     06 Feb: Black Caps pace-bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith has pointed to a potential caveat over-investing in the short format game
     06 Feb: New Zealand cricketer Sophie Devine has picked up several awards - including the top gong - at the conclusion of the women's Indian Premier League
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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Sprinter Zoe Hobbs has seared her competition with a scorching win at the Sir Graham Douglas Invitational athletics meet in Auckland 21:17

    Soccer:
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed the idea this season's Premier League title chase is over if his side lose to Liverpool in Anfield tomorrow morning 18:57

    Soccer:
    Liverpool manager Arne Slot understands tomorrow morning's opponents Manchester City remain a force despite not being in their best form 18:37

    Rugby:
    The Black Ferns Sevens will square off against Australia once again in a world series tournament decider later tonight 18:27

    Rugby League:
    Brisbane prop Payne Haas will reunite with coach Wayne Bennett at South Sydney after signing a three-year contract, a development that has the NRL world in shock 18:07

    Environment:
    Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure 17:27

    Rugby League:
    A monumental signing in the NRL, with arguably the game's best prop to shift clubs after the upcoming season 16:57

    Christchurch:
    New Zealanders hoped never to see the Christchurch terrorist again. Now he wants to appeal his sentence 16:27

    Rugby:
    The Highlanders are keeping their fingers crossed for Fabian Holland as they prepare to find out more about the All Blacks lock's injury 16:17

    Cricket:
    A cricket-crazy Indian crowd is a double-edged sword for captain Mitchell Santner and the Black Caps 16:17


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