Tony Kanaan

Tony Kanaan is a former IZOD IndyCar Series champion entering his 12th season in the series and second with KV Racing Technology. Kanaan, driver of the No. 11 Hydroxycut Chevrolet, won the 2004 IZOD IndyCar Series title completing every lap of the season. During his IZOD IndyCar Series career, he has never finished outside the top 10 in the championship and has been among the top five six of those times.

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 18: Tony Kanaan of brazil, driver of the #11 Hydroxycut KV Racing Technology-SH Racing Chevrolet, watches from pit lane during practice ahead of qualifying for the 2013 Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - MAY 5: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Dallara Chevrolet shows off a bicycle during the warm up for the IndyCar Series Sao Paulo indy 300 on May 5, 2013 in the streets of Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Brazilian driver Tony Kanaan of KV Racing Technology competes during the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 at the Sambadrome racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 5, 2013.

Brazilian driver Tony Kanaan, of KV Racing team, powers his car followed by US Ryan Hunter-Reay of Andretti Autosport, during the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy race at the Sambodrome racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on May 5, 2013.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - MAY 03: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Dallara Chevrolet drives during practice for the IZOD IndyCar series Sao Paulo Indy 300 on May 3, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Brazilian Tony Kanaan of KV Racing Technology team steers his car during a free practice on the eve of the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 race at the Sambodrome racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on May 4, 2013. Twenty five drivers will take part in tomorrow's race, a 75-lap event over a 2.54-mile, 11-turn street layout, across the city.

Brazilian Indy pilots Tony Kanaan (L), Bia Figueiredo (C) and Helio Castroneves pose after a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 2, 2013. The Itaipava Indy 300 Nestle race will be held on May 5.

Brazilian IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan during a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 2, 2013. The Itaipava Indy 300 Nestle race will be held on May 5.

Brazilian IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan (R) receives words of sympathy for his injured wrist from teammate Bia Figueiredo during a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 2, 2013. The Itaipava Indy 300 Nestle race will be held on May 5.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - APRIL 06: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Chevrolet in his pit box during practice for the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park on April 6, 2013 in Birmingham, Alabama.

ST PETERSBURG, FL - MARCH 23: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 Hydroxycut KVRT-SH Racing Dallara Chevrolet stands on pit lane prior to practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg on March 23, 2013 in St Petersburg, Florida.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - MARCH 12: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Dallara Chevrolet during Day One of IZOD IndyCar Series testing at Barber Motorsports Park on March 12, 2013 in Birmingham, Alabama.

SONOMA, CA - AUGUST 25: Tony Kanaan (R), driver of the #11 Mouser Electronics/GEICO-KVRT Chevrolet, talks with his team during practice for the GoPro Indy Grand Prix at Sonoma on August 25, 2012 in Sonoma, California.

LEXINGTON, OH - AUGUST 03: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Dallara during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Indy 200 on August 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ohio.

EDMONTON, CANADA - JULY 20: Tony Kanaan of Brazil drives his #11 Geico KV Racing Chevrolet Dallara during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Edmonton Indy at Edmonton City Centre Airport on July 20, 2012 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

TORONTO, ON - JULY 06: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 GEICO/Mouser Electronics - KVRT Chevrolet prepares on pit road during practice for the IZOD INDYCAR Series Honda Indy Toronto on July 6, 2012 in Toronto, Canada.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 23: Ryan Hunter-Reay, driver of the #28 Andretti Autosport Dallara Chevrolet, poses on the podium with Marco Andretti, driver of the #26 Andretti Autosport Chevrolet and Tony Kanaan, driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Chevrolet, after winning the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway on June 23, 2012 in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 22: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, drives his #11 Geico KV Racing Chevrolet Dallara during practice for the IZOD INDYCAR Series Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway on June 22, 2012 in Newton, Iowa.

WEST ALLIS, WI - JUNE 16: (C) Ryan Hunter-Reay, driver of the #28 Team DHL/Sun Drop Citrus Soda Andretti Autosport Chevrolet Dallara is doused in champagne by (L) Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Chevrolet Dallara and (R) James Hinchcliffe, driver of the #27 Team GoDaddy.com Andretti Autosport Chevrolet Dallara after winning the IZOD IndyCar Series Milwaukee IndyFest presented by XYQ at The Milwaukee Mile on June 16, 2012 in West Allis, Wisconsin.

WEST ALLIS, WI - JUNE 16: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Chevrolet Dallara drives in the IZOD IndyCar Series Milwaukee IndyFest presented by XYQ at at The Milwaukee Mile on June 16, 2012 in West Allis, Wisconsin.

WEST ALLIS, WI - JUNE 16: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 GEICO/Mouser Electronics KVRT Racing Technology Chevrolet Dallara, drives to a second place finish during the IZOD IndyCar Series Milwaukee Indy Fest 225 at The Milwaukee Mile on June 16, 2012 in West Allis, Wisconsin.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 09: Dario Franchitti of Scotland, driver of the #10 Energizer Honda Dallara, and Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 Mouser Electronics/Geico KVRT Chevrolet Dallara, race during the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 9, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 09: Marco Andretti, driver of the #26 Team RC Cola Chevrolet Dallara, James Hinchcliffe of Canada, driver of the #27 Team GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Dallara, and Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 Mouser Electronics/Geico KVRT Chevrolet Dallara, race during the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 9, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 08: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 Mouser Electronics/Geico KVRT Chevrolet Dallara, practices for the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 8, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 08: Helio Castroneves (L) of Brazil, driver of the #3 AAA Insurance Team Penske Chevrolet Dallara, talks to Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 Mouser Electronics/Geico KVRT Chevrolet Dallara, during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 8, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

ROSSBURG, OH - JUNE 06: Tony Kanaan, driver of the #11 comes into the pits after a wreck during the Feed the Children Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway on June 6, 2012 in Rossburg, Ohio.

ROSSBURG, OH - JUNE 06: Tony Kanaan, driver of the #11 prepares to drive prior to the Feed the Children Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway on June 6, 2012 in Rossburg, Ohio.

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 01: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 KV Racing Technolgy sits in the pits during practice for the IZOD INDYCAR Series Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on Belle Isle on June 1, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT - JUNE 01: Tony Kanaan of Brazil drives his #11 GEICO KV Racing Technology Chevy Dallara DW12 during practice for the IZOD INDYCAR Series Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on Belle Isle on June 1, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 27: (L-R) Helio Castroneves, driver of the #3 Shell V-Power/Penzoil Ultra Team Penske Chevrolet, Tony Kannan, driver of the #11 GEICO-Mouser Electronics KVRT Chevrolet and Dario Franchitti, driver of the #50 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda relax prior to the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series 96th running of the Indianpolis 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 27, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 26: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #11 GEICO/Mouser Electronics KVRT Racing Dallara Chevrolet with his girlfriend Lauren Bohlander during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade part of the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 26: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #11 GEICO/Mouser Electronics KVRT Racing Dallara Chevrolet waves to fans during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade in the streets of Indianapolis on May 26, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 25: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #11 GEICO/Mouser Electronics KVRT Racing Dallara Chevrolet during final practice on Carb Day for the Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2012 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 20: Tony Kanaan drives the #11 GEICO/Mouser Electronics KVRT car during practice for the Indinapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 20, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 19: Tony Kanaan driver of the #11 GEICO/Mouser Electronics KVRT car waits to take the track during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 13: Driver Tony Kanaan sits in the pit box of Rubens Barrichello, driver of the #8 BMC/Embrase KV Racing Technology Chevrolet, during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 13, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Brazil´s Tony Kanaan (L) of Team KV Racing Technology is helped by race staff after crashing during the Sao Paulo Indy 300 race, at the Sambodromo racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 29, 2012. Australia's Will Power, of Team Penske, won the race ahead of US Ryan Hunter-Reay, of Andretti Autosport, and Takuma Sato, of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, who got the third place.

Brazil's Tony Kanaan (R) of KV Racing, powers his car followed by US Marco Andretti, of Andretti Autosport, during the Sao Paulo Indy 300 race, at the Sambodromo racertrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 29, 2012.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 28: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, drives the #11 Itaipava/GEICO/MOUSER Electronics KVRT during practice for the Sao Paulo Indy 300 on April 28, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Brazil's Tony Kanaan, of Team KV-Chevrolet, powers his car during the first free practice on the eve of Sao Paulo Indy 300 race, at the Sambodrome racertrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 28, 2012.

LONG BEACH, CA - APRIL 14: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Dallara during practice for the IndyCar Series Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 14, 2012 on the streets of Long Beach, California.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - APRIL 01: Tony Kanaan of Brazil drives the #11 KV Racing Technology Chevrolet during the IndyCar Series Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by Legacy at Barber Motorsports Park on April 1, 2012 in Birmingham, Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - APRIL 01: Tony Kanaan of Brazil drives the #11 KV Racing Technology Chevrolet and Scott Dixon of New Zealand drives the #9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda during practice for the IndyCar Series Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by Legacy at Barber Motorsports Park on April 1, 2012 in Birmingham, Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - MARCH 30: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Chevrolet, waits in the pits during practice for the IndyCar Series Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by Legacy at Barber Motorsports Park on March 30, 2012 in Birmingham, Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - MARCH 30: Dario Franchitti (left) of Scotland driver of the #10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda talks to Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #11 KV Racing Technology Dallara Chevrolet during practice for the IndyCar Series Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by Legacy at Barber Motorsports Park on March 30, 2012 in Birmingham, Alabama.

ST PETERSBURG, FL - MARCH 24: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, drives the #11 GEICO/Mouser Electronics KVRT Chevrolet during qualifying for the IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg on March 24, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida.

SEBRING, FL - MARCH 08: Tony Kanaan drives his #11 Geico KV Racing Technology Chevy Dallara DW12 during the Sebring Open Test for the IZOD INDYCAR Series at Sebring International Raceway on March 8, 2012 in Sebring, Florida.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 23: IndyCar drivers (L to R) Tony Kanaan, Dario Franchitti and Bryan Herta speak during the memorial, 'A Celebration of the Life of Dan Wheldon,' at Conseco Fieldhouse on October 23, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Wheldon was killed in a crash during an IndyCar race on October 16.

ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 22: Tony Kanaan (3rdR) is hugged by Dario Franchitti (2ndR) after Dan Wheldon's memorial serivce on October 22, 2011 in St Petersburg, Florida. Wheldon, who was 33 was killed in a 15-car crash at Sunday’s season-ending IndyCar race in Las Vegas.

ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 22: Pallbearers Austen Wheldon, Elliott Wheldon, Ashley Wheldon, Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan carry Dan Wheldon's casket to the hearse following a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church on October 22, 2011 in St Petersburg, Florida. Wheldon, who was 33 was killed in a 15-car crash at Sunday’s season-ending IndyCar race in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 14: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #82 Gieco KV Raving Dallara Honda prepares to prepares to qualify for the IZOD IndyCar World Series Championship on October 14, 2011 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 13: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #82 KV Racing Technology Lotus drives side by side with Graham Rahal driver of the #38 Service Central Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series World Championship on September 13, 2011 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPARTA, KY - OCTOBER 1: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the GEICO - KV Racing Technology - Lotus Dallara Honda, shares a joke with a teammate during qualifying for the IndyCar Series Kentucky Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway on October 1, 2011 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - OCTOBER 1: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the GEICO - KV Racing Technology - Lotus Dallara Honda, and Danica Patrick, driver of the #7 Team GoDaddy Andretti Autosport Dallara Honda, drive during practice for the IndyCar Series Kentucky Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway on October 1, 2011 in Sparta, Kentucky.

MOTEGI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 17: Tony Kanaan of Brazil drives the #82 GEICO KV Racing Dallara Honda during practice for the Indy Japan 300 The Final on the road course at the Twin Ring Motegi on September 17, 2011 in Motegi, Japan.

BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 4: (L-R) Oriol Servia, Will Power and Tony Kanaan celebrate respectively finishing second, first and third during the IZOD IndyCar Series Baltimore Grand Prix on September 4, 2011 on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland.

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 04: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #82 KV Racing Technology Lotus Dallara Honda comes out of a turn during the IZOD IndyCar Series Baltimore Grand Prix on September 4, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 4: Helio Castroneves (right) driver of the #3 Team Penske Dallara Honda tells teammate Will Power how Tony Kanaan crashed into him in turn one during warm up for the IZOD IndyCar Series Baltimore Grand Prix on September 4, 2011 on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland.

BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 02: Tony Kanaan drives his #82 GEICO - KV Racing Technologies Dallara Honda during practice for IZOD IndyCar Series Baltimore Grand Prix on September 2, 2011 on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland.

SONOMA, CA - AUGUST 27: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #82 GEICO KV Racing Technoloy Lotus Dallara Honda, rides a scooter to his car for practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Indy Grand Prix of Sonama race at Infineon Raceway on August 27, 2011 in Sonoma, California.

SONOMA, CA - AUGUST 26: Tony Kanaan of Brazil drives the GEICO KV Racing Technoloy Lotus Dallara Honda during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Indy Grand Prix of Sonama race at Infineon Raceway on August 26, 2011 in Sonoma, California.

LOUDON, NH - AUGUST 14: James Jakes of England, driver of the #18 Acorn Stairlifts Dale Coyne Racing Dallara Honda, and Tony Kanaan, driver of the #82 GEICO KV Racing Lotus Dallara Honda, on track during warmup for the IZOD IndyCar Series MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 14, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

LOUDON, NH- AUGUST 13: Dario Franchitti, driver of the #10 Nikon Target Chip Ganassi Racing, is congratulated by Tony Kanaan, driver of the #82 GEICO KV Racing Technology Lotus, after qualifying with the pole position during the IZOD IndyCar Series MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 13, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

LOUDON, NH - AUGUST 13: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, drives the #82 GEICO- KV Racing Technology - Lotus Dallara Honda during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 13, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

LEXINGTON, OH - AUGUST 06: Tony Kanaan of Brazil driver of the #82 KV Racing Technology Lotus Dallara Honda during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 6, 2011 in Lexington, Ohio.

LEXINGTON, OH - AUGUST 06: Tony Kanaan of Brazil drives his #82 Geico KV Racing Dallara Honda during practice for the Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course on August 5, 2011 in Lexington, Ohio.

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 08: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #82 KV Racing Technology - Lotus Dallara Honda, drives during practice for the IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Indy Toronto on July 8, 2011 in the streets of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 25: Dario Franchitti, driver of the #10 Suave Dallara Honda, and Tony Kanaan, driver of the #82 GEICO-KV Racing Technology-Lotus Dallara Honda, lead the field to a restart during the running of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway on June 25, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 25: Marco Andretti, driver of the #26 Venom Dallara Honda, leads Tony Kanaan, driver of the GEICO-KV Racing Technology-Lotus Dallara Honda, down the frontstretch during the running of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway on June 25, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 25: Marco Andretti, driver of the #26 Team Venom Dallara Honda, dumps champagne on Tony Kanaan of Brazil after winning the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on June 25, 2011 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 25: Marco Andretti, driver of the #26 Team Venom Dallara Honda, stands with the winner's trophy alongside runner-up Tony Kanaan of Brazil and third place finisher Scott Dixon of New Zealand, after winning the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on June 25, 2011 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 25: Marco Andretti, driver of the #26 Team Venom Dallara Honda, is congratulated by runner-up Tony Kanaan of Brazil after winning the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on June 25, 2011 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 24: Tony Kanaan, driver of the #82 GEICO-KV Racing Technology-Lotus Honda, leads a pack down the back stretch during practice for the running of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway on June 24, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 24: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #82 Geico-KV Racing Technology-Lotus Dallara Honda, in action during practice for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on June 24, 2011 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 24: Tony Kanaan, driver of the #82 GEICO-KV Racing Technology-Lotus Honda, walks down pit road during qualifying for the running of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway on June 24, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 24: Tony Kanaan drives the #82 GEICO-KV Racing Technology Honda during practice at Iowa Speedway on June 24, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 24: Tony Kanaan, driver of the #82 GEICO-KV Racing Technology Honda, walks down pit road prior to practice at Iowa Speedway on June 24, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

WEST ALLIS, WI - JUNE 19: Helio Castroneves of Brazil driver of the #3 Team Penske Dallara Honda leads Tony Kanaan during the IRL IndyCar Series Milwaukee 225 on June 19, 2011 at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin.

WEST ALLIS, WI - JUNE 18: Tony Kanaan (L) of Brazil, driver of the # 82 KV Rcing Technology Lotus Dallara Honda, chats with former race car driver Derek Daly of Ireland during practice for the IRL IndyCar Series Milwaukee 225 on June 18, 2011 at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE - JUNE 17: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the # 82 KV Rcing Technology Lotus Dallara Honda, races during practice for the IRL IndyCar Series Milwaukee 225 on June 17, 2011 at the Milwaukee Mile in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.