This weekend in Brazil, KV Racing's veteran, Tony Kanaan will reach the mark of 200 consecutive starts in his IndyCar career despite suffering torn ligaments in his right hand in a crash during the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
His boss and former CART/Champ Car ace, Jimmy Vasser holds the record with 211 consecutive starts, which Kanaan will break fittingly Labor Day weekend at Baltimore, barring injury/illness or other unforeseen circumstances.
Kanaan's streak dates back to June 24, 2001 (Portland).
Al Unser Jr. is third overall with 192 from 1983 to 1995 while Michael Andretti (1983-92 / 1994-2002) and Emerson Fittipaldi (1984-95) are tied at 164 consecutive starts for fourth.
Among the still active drivers, Ganassi’s Scott Dixon has 141 consecutive starts and Andretti Autosport’s Marco Andretti has 117.
His boss and former CART/Champ Car ace, Jimmy Vasser holds the record with 211 consecutive starts, which Kanaan will break fittingly Labor Day weekend at Baltimore, barring injury/illness or other unforeseen circumstances.
Kanaan's streak dates back to June 24, 2001 (Portland).
Al Unser Jr. is third overall with 192 from 1983 to 1995 while Michael Andretti (1983-92 / 1994-2002) and Emerson Fittipaldi (1984-95) are tied at 164 consecutive starts for fourth.
Among the still active drivers, Ganassi’s Scott Dixon has 141 consecutive starts and Andretti Autosport’s Marco Andretti has 117.
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| Tony Kanaan and Jimmy Vasser. (Photo: LAT/IndyCar) |