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The Move That Wasn't
By Andrew Cutler August 8 2008
The Indianapolis Star is reporting that Tony Kanaan, who has driven for Andretti/Green Racing since he first joined the IndyCar Series in 2003, has resigned with them for a further five years. This comes as a bit of a suprise to many, especially those who saw a recent article by Speed TV.com's Robin Miller.

Miller, who is usually has first-rate sources, wrote just two days ago that Kanaan was in the final stages of negotiating a deal to move to Ganassi Racing for the '09 season, as a replacement for Dan Wheldon. Given the recent state of "turmoil" at AGR, where Marco Andretti and Danica Patrick are seen by many observers, both fans and journalists, to be lacking a co-opeative team spirit, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion that Tk was looking for the exit door.

Now comes news that Kanaan has decided to stay put: he has re-upped with AGR for the next five seasons.  "I went to bed on Wednesday night thinking about my career options but when I woke up Thursday morning I was convinced I wanted to stay with my guys at AGR," Kanaan told reporters.

AGR co-owner Kevin Savoree is understandably happy. “He’s an original part of Andretti Green Racing,” he said. “This means a lot to all of us.”

Meanwhile, Chip Ganassi is left to scratch his head and wonder what just happened. "It's unbelievable. I talked to him (Kanaan) on Wednesday night and he said we were fine, we were great and we're a go. "Then I get a call from his agent who says Tony has flipped and he's staying with AGR. He said something about Tony not liking one of the clauses in the contract but I didn't change anything." 

 

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Re: The Move That Wasn't
Posted by: sessions (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:08:08:14:56:26

Talk about the chance of burning bridges ! Gnassi carries quite a bit of weight in the North American racing world. But, I guess a 5 year deal with AGR will just about bring Tony to retirement, so stepping on Chip's toes may not be all that big of a thing.
Then again, personally not knowing where the two of them really stand is maybe putting the cart before the horse type of thing with my assessment.
At any rate I hope the future will be smooth sailing for both Tony and AGR.

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Re: The Move That Wasn't
Posted by: TheContrarian (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:08:11:02:09:14

I just hope with TK resigning with AGR, they will show him the respect he deserves.

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