After a pandemic-induced layoff and a virtual racing stint, Tony Kanaan acknowledged that getting back into his actual racing seat — even with a heat index approaching triple digits — was more to his liking.
NEWTON, Iowa — After the first two months of the IndyCar season were derailed by the coronavirus, former champion Tony Kanaan finally began his abbreviated swansong to the open-wheel racing series at Texas the first weekend of June.Kanaan had carved out a schedule that would allow him to split seat time with rookie Dalton Kellett while allowing him to compete at some of his favourite tracks.
“I sat away two weekends in a row suffering,” said Kanaan, who was among the 10 fastest in practice Friday leading into qualifying for both races. “Iowa is a good track for me. We’ve had a lot of success there in the past.” He still plans to race the Indianapolis 500 in future years, and he may add a couple races to the schedule if he secures enough sponsorship and they appeal to him. But despite the scheduling headaches and unique nature of the season, Kanaan said he has no plans to push back his final season to next year, when he might be able to enjoy it more.
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