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.
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Tony Kanaan and Jimmy Vasser. (Photo: LAT/IndyCar) |