2006 SunTrust Indy Challenge - Race Day

Saturday, June 24, 2006

Michael Andretti watches the action. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Buddy Rice pulls out after a pit stop. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Teams line up for the national anthem. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves heads for the green flag. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves heads for the green flag. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tight racing in Turn 1. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tight racing heading for the start-finish line. -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Buddy Rice (15) and Sam Hornish Jr. in the race. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sam Hornish Jr. celebrates the victory. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. celebrates the victory. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The Marlboro Team Penske team on pit lane. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. led 212 laps. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. gets fuel and four tires. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti during the race. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marco Andretti (26) ahead of Vitor Meira. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. wins the race. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. celebrates the victory. -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Bryan Herta's crew makes a pit stop dry run. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Kosuke Matsuura's crew makes a pit stop dry run. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marine Lt. Patrick Francescon makes a dry run as a Panther Racing tire assistant in the pits. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Andretti Green Racing teammates Dario Franchitti (27) and Bryan Herta in final practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Jeff Simmons in final practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Bryan Herta in final practice. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Andretti Green Racing co-owner Kim Green. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Buddy Lazier confers with crew members. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves and Sam Hornish Jr. (behind the wheel of the Honda Accord Hybrid pace car). -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Buddy Rice draws a crowd. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Jeff Simmons draws a crowd. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti, left, and Dario Franchitti share a laugh before the race. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dan Wheldon (10) and Vitor Meira get racy. -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Buddy Lazier prepares for practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Fans line up for a glimpse of Danica Patrick. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves takes the green flag. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Gene Simmons and new friends. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Buddy Rice's car taks on fuel and tires. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett