Was the fastest rookie qualifier in the 1982 Indianapolis 500.
Former race car driver in the Champ Car series.
1982 Graduate of Duquesne University.
Part owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Also owns Chip Ganassi/Sabates NASCAR racing team.
Owner of the Target/Chip Ganassi Racing team.
His team, Target/Chip Ganassi Racing, has won four consecutive Champ
Car titles (1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999), the 2000 Indianapolis 500, and 43
Champ Car races.
As of Jan. 2002 owns a 2 car NASCAR team with Sterling Marlin & Jimmy
Spencer.