2006 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Race Day

Sunday, April 02, 2006

Dan Wheldon. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Felipe Giaffone keeps cool. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Sharp. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves before the race. -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Jim Haines P.J. Chesson,left, with pole sitter Dario Franchitti. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Pole sitter Dario Franchitti, left, and Scott Dixon. -- Photo by: Jim Haines She has the right sign. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti's crew lines up for the national anthem. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves during the race. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Race action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon during the race. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marco Andretti leads the pack into Turn 10. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marco Andretti leads the pack into Turn 10. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon leads the pack into Turn 10. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tony Kanaan in front of Helio Castroneves. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. rounds Turn 10. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Fans enjoy the action along the front stretch. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tampa Bay lends a scenic backdrop to racing action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti kicks up some dust. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dan Wheldon, left, and Danica Patrick duel. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves celebrates his victory. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Souvenir programs sold like hot cakes. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Fireworks start the race. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Great view for some fans. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Young fans with their car collection. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne With Tampa Bay in the background, fans take in the sights. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Thousands watch from Turn 10. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Race fans fill the stands. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sam Hornish Jr. leaves the pits. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves takes the checkered flag. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Race winner Helio Castroneves greets the crowd. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves receives a congratulator hug from Rick Mears. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves celebrates his victory. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Podium finish for, from left, Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The Marlboro Team Penske's team celebrates. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves celebrates his victory. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves celebrates his victory. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne