2007 SunTrust Indy Challenge - Race Day

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Danica Patrick during driver introductions -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Sharp walks across the stage at Richmond International Raceway during driver introductions. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dan Wheldon walks across the stage at Richmond International Raceway during driver introductions. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti walks across the stage at Richmond International Raceway during driver introductions. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A skydiver brings the American Flag down during pre-race ceremonies for the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Senior Airman Bronn James of the 203rd Red Horse Squadron of the Virginia Air National Guard and Specialist Jeremiah Finch of the 429th Brigade Support Battalion of the Virginia Army National Guard gave the command A great crowd at Richmond International Raceway watches the race action during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti laps Sarah Fisher during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Darren Manning battles Marco Andretti in the no. 26 car during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dan Wheldon makes an early race pass on Sarah Fisher during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett #4 Vitor Meira and Scott Sharp battle during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tomas Scheckter takes the no. 2 Vision Racing car underneath Sarah Fisher during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tomas Scheckter heads out of the pis during an early stop during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Buddy Rice gets some quick service from the Dreyer & Reinbold crew during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Skydivers land on the frontstretch prior to the start of the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tony Kanaan tries to beat his teammate Dario Franchitti out of the pits during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves and Sam Hornish Jr. race out of the pits during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. spins at the start of the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines The stands were packed with fans enjoying the action at the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines There was good action through the field during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti leads the parade off of pit lane during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tony Kanaan passes his teammate in the pits during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti gets congratulations from a crew member in Victory Circle at Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti emerges from his car after winning the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti hugs teammate Tony Kanaan after winning the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Ed Carpenter on track during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti takes the double-checkered flags at Richmond International Raceway -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti celebrates his victory in the SunTrust Indy Challenge. It was his second win in a row. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti receives the trophy for winning the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti holds up the trophy for winning the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Kenneth Barschow, a Marco Andretti fan, enjoying the festivities at Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: Leah Lampton Left, Bob Stewart, a Danica Patrick fan, and Jhon Blackford, a Sarah Fisher fan, enjoy the weather during the SunTrust Indy Challenge Race. -- Photo by: Leah Lampton Tony Kanaan speaking with his wife on race day at Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tony Kanaan signs an autograph for a fan at Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. speaks with one of his crew members before the SunTrust Indy Challenge race. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. with Johnny Rutherford on race day at Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves riding around on his motor bike with his fiancée, Ali Vazquez, on race day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. signs an autograph for a fan in Richmond on race day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Johnny Rutherford in the official safety car of the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Johnny Rutherford, hanging out with some friends in the official Safety car of the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A bird's eye view of the festivities going on at Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Fans watch as people get interviewed at the The #8 driver Scott Sharp driving the Tequila Patron golf cart around on race day in Richmond. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti gets surrounded by fans who want his autograph. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The #14 driver Darren Manning, signs autogrpahs for fans on race day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Michael Andretti signs autographs for fans on race day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A $2,500 check given to the VCU Children and Medical Center, during driver introductions at Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira, left, accepts the Firestone Performance Award for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 during pre-race ceremonies at Richmond. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The green flag is waved to start the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne A skydiver brings down the American Flag during pre-race ceremonies for the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Race action during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Race action during the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Members of the military pose with actress Ashley Judd at the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The crew of the no. 27 car celebrate following Dario Franchitti's victory in the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dario Franchitti hoists the winner's trophy with the crew of the Canadian Club Dallara after winning the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dario Franchitti receives a Ritmo watch for winning the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dario Franchitti poses with his wife, actress Ashley Judd, following his victory in the SunTrust Indy Challenge. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Photo taken by Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: No Photographer Photo taken by Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: No Photographer Photo taken by Richmond International Raceway. -- Photo by: No Photographer