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Wednesday, January 7
Updated: January 22, 1:58 PM ET
Spotlight
Tony Kanaan
By Robin Miller
Special to ESPN.com

Tony Kanaan Team
Andretti/Green
Born
Dec. 31, 1974
Home
Miami
STATS 2003 CAREER
Rank 4 NA
Starts 16 NA
Wins 1 NA
Top 5 9 NA
Poles 3 NA
Top Finish 1 (Phoenix) NA
*Indicates career best points finish
2003 recap
The good: Led 79 laps at Phoenix in earning first IRL victory for himself and team owner Michael Andretti. Finished second at Texas, Pikes Peak and St. Louis. Third at Indy and California.

The bad: Leading Motegi when knocked into wall by Scott Dixon -- suffering broken arm and puncture wounds.

Key stat: Captured three pole positions.

2004 outlook
What needs to be done: Just a little more power from Honda. This 28-year-old Brazilian was tough early on but couldn't keep up with Toyota and Chevworth at the end.

Key change: CART veteran adapted effortlessly to all ovals and wound up fourth in points.

Prediction: Knows the cars and tracks this time around and will be in the hunt for the title again.

Your take
Will Tony Kanaan get a needed boost from Honda? If so, will he be the 2004 IRL champion? Here are your thoughts on Kanaan and his prospects for the 2004 season.

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