Tony Kanaan

2004 IndyCar Series champion Tony Kanaan is a nominee for the Economaki Champion of Champions Award presented by Rockett Brand Racing Fuel, which recognizes the "best of the best" of the season's series champions.

The Economaki Champion of Champions Award is named in honor of Chris Economaki, who served as publisher of National Speed Sport News for more than 50 years. In addition to a 23-year run broadcasting races for ABC Sports, followed by 10 years with CBS. He now does occasional hosting for ESPN, SPEED Channel and other TV networks.

Other nominees include: Sebastien Bourdais, Champ Car; Kurt Busch, NASCAR Nextel Cup; Bobby East, USAC midgets; Greg Anderson, NHRA Pro Stock; Steve Kinser, World of Outlaws; Scott Bloomquist, World of Outlaws Late Models; Fred Rahmer, open wheel; Tony Schumacher, NHRA Top Fuel; and Martin Truex, Jr., NASCAR Busch Series.

The finalists are featured in the December 8 issue of National Speed Sport News. The award presentation will take place on December 9 during the 17th annual Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis.

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