The Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio - Race Day

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Sam Hornish Jr. in the pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AJ Foyt IV in the pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Honorary Starter: Roger McManus, President of Westfield Insurance -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves leads Danica Patrick during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Green Flag wave for the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves leads during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Race action during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Tomas Scheckter leads Kosuke Matsuura during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves tries to hold off Scott Dixon during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Sharp on track during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira on track during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Ryan Hunter-Reay lead Dan Wheldon during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Fans watch the race action during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira gets a push out of the pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Dixon in the pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Dixon wins the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Dixon wins the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio for team owner Chip Ganassi. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio trophy. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Dixon and her crew after winning the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Dixon and his crew celebrate their win with a refreshing drink after winng the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Dixon and his Ritmo watch after winning the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Dixon and family after he won the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Dixon and crew with their winning after the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira leads AJ Foyt IV and Tony Kanaan during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Danica Patrick on track during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tomas Scheckter leads Kosuke Matsuura during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sarah Fisher, AJ Foyt IV, and Darren Manning hang out before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones CARA Charities gives a check to MedCentral Hospital before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ryan Hunter-Reay and the Firestone Firehawk before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon gets a check for the Firestone Performance Award before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dario Franchitti gets an award before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Sharp before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones IndyCar fan proposes to his girl friend on pit lane before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Darren Manning before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ryan Hunter-Reay before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ohio Governor Ted Strickland was Grand Marshal for the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vitor Meira in the pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dan Wheldon in the pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dario Franchitti in the pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon in the pit during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dan Wheldon leads Buddy Rice and Ryan Hunter-Reay during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon leads during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines IndyCar enter pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti race out of the pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Team co-owner of Rahal Letterman Racing and Late Night talk show host, David Letterman, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Target crew celebrates another win for Scott Dixon during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon celebrates with his crew after winning the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon celebrates after winning the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. gets interviewed after spinning during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon takes the checkered flag during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Jack Arute interviews Scott Dixon after he won the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon wins the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves in the pits during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones No. 8 Rahal Letterman car gets topped off before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves signs autographs for fans before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Crew for the No. 15 Dreyer & Reinbold car but some finishing touches on their car before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Tomas Scheckter before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Crew for the No. 17 Rahal Letterman car scramble to put it back together after making contact during the morning warm up before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Fan tour the paddock and garage area before the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Sharp Fan, Norm Grant, and his wife enjoy the race at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Adrian Payne IndyCar Series fans Julie, Theresa and Cassie pose for photos at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Adrian Payne Jack Arute Interviews Helio Castroneves before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Danica Patrick before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Brienne Pedigo interviews Danica Patrick on pit lane before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Ryan Hunter-Reay and his girlfriend Beccy Gordon before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Buddy Rice before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Sharp before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tomas Scheckter and Ed Carpenter chat before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines AJ Foyt IV before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Vitor Meira and Sarah Fisher joke around during driver introductions before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines The IndyCar are gridded on pit lane before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sky divers entertain fans before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sky diver displays the American flag before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Fans pack into the track before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Fans wait to begin the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Fans of all ages turn out to watch the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines The pace car paces the field before the start of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Pole sitter, Helio Castroneves, leads Danica Patrick, Tony Kanaan and Marco Andretti during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon leads Sam Hornish Jr. and Darren Manning during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Race action during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tony Kanaan spins after contact with Danica Patrick and then makes contact with Marco Andretti during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marco Andretti becomes airborne after making contact with Tony Kanaan during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marco Andretti lands upside down after making contact with Tony Kanaan during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Safety crews help flip Marco Andretti's car right side up during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Safety crews help Marco Andretti out of his car after making contact with Tony Kanaan. Marco was able to walk away from the car during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marco Andretti's Damaged IndyCar being hauled off the course during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dan Wheldon leads Tomas Scheckter and Danica Patrick during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves leads during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves leads Scott Dixon during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves and Scott Dixon battle for the lead during the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. -- Photo by: Jim Haines