Australian former Champ Car kingpin and Indianapolis 500-winning team owner Kevin Kalkhoven has died.
The Adelaide native was a pivotal figure in North American open-wheel racing both during and after the infamous ‘split’ between Champ Car and the Indy Racing League, as well as being a highly successful businessman and philanthropist.
As one of the principals of Champ Car during its final breaths, Kevin Kalkhoven holds an important role in the history of American open wheel racing by being a part of the long-awaited reunification with IndyCar in 2008. Kalkhoven also owned some fast race cars, including that of fellow Aussie Will Power during the 2008 season and the 2013 Indianapolis 500-winning entry of Tony Kanaan.
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