Vasser wants KV Racing to run third car in Indianapolis 500

Tony Kanaan and Jimmy Vasser

KV Racing co-owner Jimmy Vasser is optimistic about his team's chances of fielding a third car for this year's Indianapolis 500.

"It's our intention to run a third car at Indy," he said.

"We're currently talking to a few drivers, and I think we will achieve that."

"We probably wouldn't consider a rookie," he said. "A guy or girl needs to be able to add to the program at Indianapolis.

"We don't need to be dragging anything down. We need somebody that can lend a hand and be able to be a protagonist in the race."

"I don't think [a third car will hurt], not if it's staffed properly and the mentality is right," he said.

"If you're just trying to throw a third car in willy-nilly at the last minute, maybe so.

"We're going to have our third car situation nailed down earlier than later.

"We will have proper leadership from management on down to run that car. It's meant to help the effort, not suck away from it."