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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.
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.
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What is Business of Speed Podcast?
Business of Speed is the definitive, deep-dive into the money, power, and technology driving modern racing.
We don't report the race, we pull back the curtain on the strategy behind it. This show treats global racing as the ultimate laboratory for competitive advantage, focusing on the high-level business decisions that shape the sports. We move past passive sponsorships to explore how teams, brands, and executives leverage racing for technology transfer, cultural relevance, and operational impact.
This is where the C-suite goes to learn how to harness velocity into a sustainable business advantage.