Kalkhoven, 77, was co-owner of the Champ Car World Series 2003-’08, Cosworth, Pi Electronics and KV Racing Technology (formerly PKV Racing, latterly KVSH Racing) IndyCar team.
“Motorsports has lost one of its true leaders,” said Roger Penske. “Kevin Kalkhoven had a great passion for open-wheel racing, and his vision and support helped guide the sport through some turbulent times.
“As a leader of the Champ Car World Series, Cosworth Engineering and the KV Racing Technology team, Kevin had an incredible impact on IndyCar. Our thoughts are with the Kalkhoven family and Kevin’s many friends and colleagues that are coping with his loss.”
Mark Miles, president and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., added: “I met Kevin in 2013, and we quickly developed a personal friendship and a lot of common ground in racing.
“In many ways, winning that year’s Indianapolis 500 with Tony Kanaan must have been the highlight of his racing life. I’m sure he didn’t come back down to…
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