2007 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Race Day

Sunday, April 01, 2007

Buddy Rice talks with team co-owner Robbie Buhl in the paddock area at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Danica Patrick relaxes in the Paddock before the race at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AJ Foyt signs autographs for fans in the Paddock area at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Jeff Simmons signs autographs for fans at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick and her crew go over changes to the car one last time before the race. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The Seven-Eleven team put the finishing touches on Tony Kanaan's car before the race at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Jeff Simmons and his team practice pit stops during morning warm-up at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sarah Fisher at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Kosuke Matsuura on race day at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Buddy Rice on race day at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon on race day at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dan Wheldon on race day at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon on race day at St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Members of the Target Chip Ganassi Racing team talking among themselves. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. taking a pit stop. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A close up view of Kosuke Matsuura. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The crowd gathering around gate 5 to get a closer look. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The crowd gathers to get a closer look. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Sharp -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Fighting for position -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves wins the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg! -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves hoists the winner's trophy -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tony Kanaan(left), Helio Castroneves, and Scott Dixon show off their trophies. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tony Kanaan(left), Helio Castroneves, and Scott Dixon sharing the spotlight. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves taking a drink from his trophy. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marco Andretti getting hosed down while taking a pit stop. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves on his way to a big victory. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Tony Kanaan(left), Helio Castroneves, and Scott Dixon celebrate together. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Race winner Helio Castroneves takes a shot from Tony Kanaan -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Tony Kanaan, left, Helio Castroneves and Scott Dixon share the podium -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Team Penske spraying down the winner, Helio Castroneves, with bottles of champaign. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves proclaiming his victory. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves showing off his prizes. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Marco Andretti flashing a smile. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sam Hornish Jr. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Danica Patrick -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Waving to the fans at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The Andretti Green Racing Team members take the stage! -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Danica Patrick -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The green flag flies on the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The crowd watches as driver number 11, Tony Kanaan takes the lead. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Heading out of the pits -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira in the pit stop. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Panther Racing fixing their car in the pit stop at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Race. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne A.J. Foyt IV -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. races into the turn -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fighting for the lead at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Race! -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dan Wheldon -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Kosuke Matsuura -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A.J. Foyt IV -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Part of the packed frontstretch grandstand -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Sharp -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Team Penske driver number 3, Helio Castroneves. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Team Penske driver number 6, Sam Hornish Jr. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. taking a pit stop to fill up on gas. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The crowd gathers to watch the big event. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fireworks to start the race -- Photo by: Jim Haines Large crowd enjoys the action -- Photo by: Jim Haines Number 26 driver, Marco Andretti barely taking the lead as number 3 driver, Helio Castroneves is fresh on his tail, while number 27 driver, Dario Franchitti is not far behind. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Target Chip Ganassi Racing driver number 9, Scott Dixon in the lead as A.J. Foyt Enterprises Racing driver number 14, Darren Manning is catching up. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Driver number 3, Helio Castroneves is taking the lead position away from driver number 26, Marco Andretti. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves taking a pit stop. -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Team Penske celebrates a victory! -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves getting a victory hug. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves celebrates -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A victorious Helio Castroneves celebrates. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves showing his excitement after winning the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg! -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves holding up his BIG prize. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Driver number 8, Scott Sharp staying in the lead as driver number 10, Dan Wheldon tries to pass. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Driver number 14, Darren Manning in the lead as driver number 6, Sam Hornish Jr. and driver number 11, Tony Kanaan stay on his tail. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr.(6) is burning rubber to take the lead away from Tony Kanaan(11). -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon in the pit stop getting his tires changed. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dan Wheldon taking a pit stop. -- Photo by: Jim Haines