Kevin Kalkhoven
Kevin Kalkhoven
Kevin Oscar Newton Kalkhoven, former CEO of JDS Uniphase, is an Australian venture capitalist and auto racing magnate based in Menlo Park, California. He is a partner in the Kalkhoven, Pettit, Levin and Johnson Venture capital firmbased in Menlo Park...
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I want to thank Dick for everything he has done for Champ Car. He has been one of the most important factors in rebuilding Champ Car and I know he will continue to contribute to our success. A planned succession such as this will enable Champ Car to continue to build upon the very significant momentum it has developed. I believe Steve will step right in and continue to grow Champ Car. He has a proven track record and I'm very excited that he is coming on board.
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We are both trying to find the right solution.
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It wouldn't surprise me if that happens in 2007 but we've got a contract with Montreal for 2006,
And they won't be making one just for one year.
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We've had fruitful discussions. We all agree it would be better to have a united series. We are both trying to find the right solution.
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We have them on the schedule next year. We're going to wait and see how they do.
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Nine-tenths of the crowd that turns out Sunday wouldn't go to a regular road race.
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One promise I had to make to Katherine was that I did not drape her over a car.
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We gave Jimmy the option of driving not only to help mentor our two new drivers but because of his wonderful history in racing and the fact we believe he remains very competitive. I still contend it is likely Jimmy could make more comebacks than the Rolling Stones.
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Tony and I have made a lot of progress in getting to know each other and understanding each other's viewpoints. We're trying to build bridges for the future.
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There is no letter of intent, and absolutely, completely no deal. We met in Paris at the Race of Champions and on a couple of occasions since, socially. Certainly I expect there will be more meetings in the future. I quite enjoy (George's) company.
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We're two guys who have the best intentions of open-wheel racing at heart. We've met, talked, skied a little and drank wine, but so far that's about it.
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Both sides have to come out of this a winner.
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It was a great race, but they've managed to ruin it.