Scott Dixon has ended the opening practice session of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach fastest for Chip Ganassi Racing, after a frantic opening 45 minutes of track action around the iconic Californian street course. Despite topping the time sheets the four-time champion was one of many drivers to make a minor mistake around the bumpy street course, running straight on at Turn 1 during the dying seconds of the session. Veteran Helio Castroneves completed a late lap to slot into second for Penske, offering hope for the Chevrolet-powered cars after Honda comfortably dominated proceedings at the sharp end of the order.  Meanwhile St. Petersburg race winner Sebastien Bourdais ended...
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