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Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan to Speak at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in May

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INDIANAPOLIS (March 19, 2026)2013 Indianapolis 500 winner and current Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan will speak at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. 

“An Evening with Tony Kanaan” will feature an in-depth discussion about his current role, his racing career, and more. Following the discussion, the audience will engage in a Q&A and meet-and-greet autograph session. The program will be from 6-8 p.m. in the Museum’s Atrium. 

“Tony Kanaan embodies the passion, perseverance, and connection to fans that define the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. From delivering one of the most emotional Indianapolis 500 victories in history to now leading at the highest level as a team principal, his story continues to inspire the entire motorsports community,” Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum President Michael Good said. “We’re thrilled to welcome Tony back for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.” 

In his first season as Arrow McLaren Team Principal in 2025, Kanaan led the team to its best-ever season results. He guided the team to an impressive two wins, 12 podiums, and three pole positions, capped off by Pato O’Ward’s second-place finish in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship. 

Tickets for “An Evening with Tony Kanaan” are on sale now for members. General public tickets will be available Monday, March 23 at imsmuseum.org/tickets. Tickets for the general public are $85; members receive a $10 discount. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are included with the ticket while drinks are available for purchase. 

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About the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum represents more than a century of motorsports history and is driven by its mission to celebrate and preserve the history behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. Since 1956 when the IMS Museum first opened, it has brought to life the innovation, thrill, and cultural significance of motor racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. What began with only 12 cars on display has become one of the world’s premier collections of racing automobiles and artifacts – with more than 55,000 artifacts and over 150 vehicles. The IMS Museum ignites curiosity, sparks discovery, and embraces tradition.