Firestone Indy 400 - Practice and Qualifying

Saturday, August 04, 2007

#7 Danica Patrick trying to keep cool during a pit stop at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy A.J. Foyt IV keeping cool during a pit stop at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Danica Patrick takes a minute to look at the beautiful scenery at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti, left, Tony Kanaan, and Michael Andretti, talking after Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. before his practice run at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines #23 Milka Duno on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Teammates #6 Sam Hornish Jr. and #3 Helio Castroneves on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines #23 Milka Duno spins out while entering pit lane. -- Photo by: Jim Haines The safety team re-directs traffic after Milka Duno spins out while entering pit lane. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Cars on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines #17 Ryan Hunter-Reay exiting the pits during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines #19 Jon Herb relaxing before the start of practice at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines #19 Jon Herb on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines #19 Jon Herb on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines #19 Jon Herb exiting the pits during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Ryan Hunter-Reay at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The Michigan International Speedway score board. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Bikes are a mainstay for getting around the paddock. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Marco Andretti at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #4 Vitor Meira on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice/qualifying. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #19 Jon Herb on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice/qualifying. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #10 Dan Wheldon on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice/qualifying. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Tony Kanaan at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Ryan Hunter-Reay at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy A.J. Foyt IV and A.J. Foyt observe Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Dan Wheldon posing with his helmet at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines #27 Dario Franchitti and #3 Helio Castroneves battle it out on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tomas Scheckter and Dan Wheldon battle it out on track during practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Darren Manning at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines The Corvettes are out in droves for the Firestone Indy 400 at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The Firestone Indy 400 logo painted on the grass located by the track. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The midway at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne #4 Vitor Meira cruises around the garage area before the start of Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne #55 Kosuke Matsuura cruises around on his mopehead before the start of Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The drivers semi-trailers lined up on Firestone Indy 400 practice day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Honda Indy V-8 engines power the cars of the IndyCar Series. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The Firestone Indy 400 logo printed on a Firestone tire. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne #14 Darren Manning riding his bike around before Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The name of the race, Cars leaving the pit area after the green flag was waived to signify the start of practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne #27 Dario Franchitti in his car before the start of Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne #11 Tony Kanaan, #6 Sam Hornish Jr., and #3 Helio Castroneves, battling it out on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne #7 Danica Patrick and #6 Sam Hornish Jr., on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne #27 Dario Franchitti preparing to exit the pits during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #3 Helio Castroneves on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #23 Milka Duno on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #7 Danica Patrick exiting the pits during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #17 Ryan Hunter-Reay on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #6 Sam Hornish Jr. on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #11 Tony Kanaan burns rubber as he exits the pits during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #7 Danica Patrick on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #27 Dario Franchitti on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy #11 Tony Kanaan takes a pit stop during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Fans set up all around the track to see Firestone Indy 400 practice/qualifying. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Cars on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Cars on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Cars on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Cars on track during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy A creative shot taken during Firestone Indy 400 practice. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy A look inside Dan Wheldon's cockpit during the Firestone Indy 400 at Michigan International Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy