John Romano | After his radio breaks down, the Hall of Fame driver finishes second for the fifth time in St. Pete.

Scott Dixon couldn't hear his crew during the INDYCAR season opener Sunday at St. Petersburg. In some racing series, that might be considered a safety issue. But for Dixon, he feels it cost him the race.

Scott Dixon has now finished runner-up at St. Pete five times without a victory, with his latest near-miss coming at the hands of a faulty radio.