The One with Tony Kanaan, IndyCar Champion + Arrow McLaren Team Boss

04/12/2025 39 min Episodio 11
The One with Tony Kanaan, IndyCar Champion + Arrow McLaren Team Boss

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In this episode of the Business of Speed podcast, we sit down with IndyCar legend, Indy 500 winner, and current Arrow McLaren Sporting Director,  ⁨@TonyKanaan⁩ .From his early days growing up in Brazil to his legendary rivalry and friendship with  ⁨@H3lioOfficial⁩ , TK opens up about the defining moments of his life. He shares the incredible story of turning down a guaranteed million-dollar contract with Audi to chase the American dream, the emotional promise he made to his father, and the grit it took to finally win the Indy 500 in 2013.Tony also discusses his transition from the cockpit to the pit wall, giving us an insider look at his role running  ⁨@ArrowMcLaren⁩ , the challenges of building a winning culture, and why he believes the future of  ⁨@indycar⁩ is brighter than ever with the new Fox Sports partnership.  ⁨@INDYCARonFOX⁩  Whether you're a die-hard racing fan or interested in the business of sports leadership, this conversation is packed with insights.Key Topics Discussed:The Million-Dollar Gamble: Why Tony turned down a house, a car, and a salary to race for free in the US.Rivalry & Brotherhood: The origin story of his friendship with Helio Castroneves.The 2013 Indy 500: Breaking the "bad luck" curse with KV Racing.Leadership: How Tony is transforming the culture at Arrow McLaren.The Greatest: Who Tony thinks is the most naturally gifted driver he ever raced against.