FORT WORTH, Texas – What was supposed to be a farewell season for Tony Kanaan instead turned into a disappointing tour of nearly empty race tracks.
Then he was offered another opportunity to extend his IndyCar career, this time in front of fans. His first two races are scheduled for this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. “That was actually one of the reasons I decided not to go away, not to retire, because it was so sad," Kanaan said. “I would have never thought I'd be in a race like the Indianapolis 500 and not have a single person sitting in the grandstands.
But we need the fans, the sport needs the fans to survive, and I am excited to race in front of fans.” Kanaan's second chance came courtesy of seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie