Dixon

INDIANAPOLIS -- IndyCar driver Scott Dixon suffered minor fractures in his wrist and hand during a late race accident with Tony Kanaan in Sunday's Indy Japan 300. The accident occurred when Dixon was attempting a pass on Kanaan on lap 177. The two made contact and sent both cars into the outside wall. After visiting the doctor, Dixon was upbeat with the prognosis.

"It's (the wrist) a little sore, but so is my whole body," said Dixon. "But it could have been a lot worse. I'm looking forward to getting back on the track when the month of May gets underway. "

Early indications are that Dixon will be able to compete in next month's 87th Running of the Indianapolis 500, according to a news release from Dixon's team.

Dixon led 45 laps in the event and has led at least one lap in all three events so far this season. The 22-year old Kiwi won the first race of the 2003 Indy Racing League season in Homestead, Fla.