2006 ABC Supply Company - A.J. Foyt 225 - Practice/Qualification

Saturday, July 22, 2006

The No.11 car goes through technical inspection. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fans in the paddock. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The 10 car goes through technical inspection. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon's Target Chip Ganassi Racing car. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The Target Chip Ganassi Racing crew preparing Scott Dixon's car for qualifying practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira prepares for practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Bryan Herta. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Bryan Herta prepares for practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sarah Fisher in the paddock. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dreyer & Reinbold Racing co-owner Robbie Buhl. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira in practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Bryan Herta in practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. in practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Jeff Simmons in practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. in practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Michael Andretti. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Buddy Rice in practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon waits for practice to begin. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Rick Mears. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Ryan Briscoe waits for practice to begin. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Driver Jeff Bucknum, right, confers with Larry Foyt. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Michael Andretti gives son Marco a few pre-practice instructions. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Ryan Briscoe in practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Fans check out the Target cut-away car during the open paddock event. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira accommodates a young fan's request. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Sharp greets a fan. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. details his car. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tony Kanaan turns the camera on a young fan. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Sharp accommodates a young fan's request. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti details his car. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. signs just about everything imaginable during the season. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fans wait for an autograph. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The Firestone Firehawks after a session. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Final practice action. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Life-size Danica Patrick cardboard cutout ready to be signed. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira, left, Ryan Briscoe and Jeff Bucknum were busy during the autograph session. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Jeff Bucknum accommodates a young fan's request. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira was busy at the autograph session. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Two young fans get behind the wheel. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Michael, left, and Marco Andretti. -- Photo by: Jim Haines The Target Chip Ganassi Racing crew preparing their cars. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Heading down pit road. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Practice action. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Jeff Simmons in practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Tomas Scheckter cross the line in practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Practice action. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Tomas Scheckter in practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Green flag to start Danica Patrick's qualifying run. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Marco Andretti, left, confers with teammate Dario Franchitti. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Jeff Simmons confers with teammate Buddy Rice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Jeff Simmons -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Bryan Herta -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Buddy Rice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick prepares for qualifying. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dan Wheldon watches other qualifiers. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pole winner Helio Castroneves kisses his car. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves receives congratulations for winning the pole. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves after winning the pole. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pole winner Helio Castroneves. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pole winner Helio Castroneves and Rick Mears. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves celebrates his pole. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pole winner Helio Castroneves and his crew. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The front row. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pole winner Helio Castroneves and the Firestone Firehawk. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pole winner Helio Castroneves and Rick Mears. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves receives a $10,000 check. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Ryan Briscoe. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves speaking with a member of the Team Penske crew. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves celebrates his pole. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Cars lined up. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Front row and their crews. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves posing for the camera with his new friend. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne