INDIANAPOLIS -- Kevin Kalkhoven, the team co-owner of Tony Kanaan's Indianapolis 500-winning entry in 2013, died Tuesday. He was 77.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Kalkhoven's death and did not detail a cause.
Kalkhoven was co-owner with Jimmy Vasser of the KV Racing Technology-SH Racing Chevrolet that Kanaan drove to an emotional victory.
Kalkhoven also played a major role in the reunification of North American open-wheel racing.
"Motorsports has lost one of its true leaders," Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske said. "Kevin Kalkhoven had a great passion for open-wheel racing, and his vision and support helped guide the sport through some turbulent times.