Source: Indy Racing League
The 2004 IndyCar Series champion advanced 12 positions to finish sixth in the Japan Formula Nippon finale at Suzuka Circuit last weekend. Kanaan had never driven at the track -- or driven the Formula Nippon car - before the first of two practice sessions. Kanaan said he spoke with Formula 1 drivers Rubens Barrichello and Felipe Massa about Suzuka Circuit and watched in-car camera tape to learn the racetrack. "I was pleased at the end of the day, after all I gained 12 positions in the race," said Kanaan. "The (standing) start especially was difficult, since I hadn't done one in 12 years." Kanaan and Vitor Meira are among the drivers who will compete in the International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs. The event, which is the hosted by Massa, takes place in the Brazilian city of Florianopolis on Nov. 24-25 and includes Michael Schumacher, Barrichello, 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran and Indianapolis 500 veteran Roberto Moreno in the 25-driver field.
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