OFFICIAL: Rubens Barrichello, Tony Kanaan confirmed at KVRT

PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Lewandowski/INDYCAR. The most experienced driver in Formula One history has officially jumped to the IZOD IndyCar Series. Today in Brazil, it was confirmed that Rubens Barrichello, winner of 11 Grand Prix events over 19 seasons, will drive the No. 8 KV Racing Technology Chevrolet, while 2004 series champion Tony Kanaan has signed a two-year deal with the team. Kanaan joined KVRT in the final days before the 2011 season opener, but went on to claim fifth place in the championship. Here are the official releases from both INDYCAR and KVRT: INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2012) -- KV Racing Technology announced today that Formula One veteran Rubens Barrichello will compete in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series as the driver of the No. 8 BMC | Embrase - KV Racing Technology car. Barrichello, 39, whose Formula One career spanned from 1993-2011, is the most experienced driver in F1 history with 322 starts. He was runner-up in the Formula One championship in 2002 and 2004...