Driver Scott Dixon has won many trophies during his career on the IndyCar Series circuit, including last year’s crown at Infineon Raceway in the Motorola Indy 300.

Dixon got the rare opportunity to build his own trophy on Tuesday in the Wine Country Winner’s Circle at Infineon Raceway with the use of a chainsaw and assistance from “Chainsaw Chick” Cherie Currie.

The event was held as a promotion for the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County, scheduled Aug. 22-24.

Dixon carved a replica of the raceway’s signature Champion’s Cabernet Goblet, which he toasted in 2007 after taking the checkers for his first-career win in the Sonoma Valley.

The replica, which was created from a five-foot piece of redwood, was carved in high-horsepower fashion with an Echo chainsaw under the tutelage of Currie, a professional chainsaw artist. Dixon and Currie worked together to create the trophy during a 20-minute demonstration before media members and race fans.

“I think I know what I want to do after racing now. I think I found a new hobby,” said Dixon after completing the carving.

“It’s something I’d never thought about doing, and Cherie was a great instructor. I’m just glad I didn’t chop the thing in half.”

All equipment was provided by Echo, a sponsor of Currie.

“He did an amazing job, actually superb,” said Currie, who has been carving for seven years.

“I told him he’s going to get the carving bug, because once you start you just want to keep doing it.”

Dixon, who drives for Target Chip Ganassi Racing, is currently ranked first in the IndyCar Series driver point standings with five victories so far this season, including the Indianapolis 500.

He has the best average finish of any IndyCar driver in Sonoma, fourth, and will look to continue that success in a few weeks.

“Coming back here after doing so well last year, we’re definitely looking forward to it,” said Dixon. “It’s been a very tough, competitive season, and it’s hard to say we’ve got it in the bag. If we could get another win in Sonoma, we can go into the last few races feeling very confident.”

For more information or to purchase tickets for the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County, call (800) 870-RACE or visit www.infineonraceway.com or www.ticketmaster.com.