Tony Kanaan struggles but qualifies for Indy 500

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    For the worst part of two long days, Tony Kanaan sensed he was standing on the wrong side of racing history. If he failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 -- and crashes Saturday and Sunday morning put his spot in unimaginable peril -- it would have been the greatest upset since Roger Penske's cars failed to qualify in 1995.

    How could this be? With T.K., a guy who never had qualified worse than sixth in eight races, a driver who led laps in seven of those eight Indy 500s? How could this be with Andretti Autosport, a team, even through all its May struggles, that remains just one step below the Ganassi and Penske elite?

    "This was a nightmare," Kanaan said, the weight of the world lifted from his slight shoulders. "But now, I'm happier at No. 32 than I was winning the pole in 2005."

    http://www.indystar.com/article/20100524/SPORTS15/5240309/1052/SPORTS01?source=nletter-sports
     
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    I'm glad they found a way to put the car in the race. Kanaan is a classy pilot and a great guy.
     

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