2006 Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma - Race Day

Sunday, August 27, 2006

Firestone Performance Award presented to Bryan Herta for his preformance at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vitor Meira during driver introductions at Infineon Raceway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti during introductions. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Gene Simmons. -- Photo by: Chris Jones National anthem. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Tony Kanaan hydrates before the race. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Gene Simmons waves the green flag. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Grand marshal Johnny Rutherford gives the command to start engines. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon on a pace lap. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Roger Penske watches the action. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Pit stop for Sam Hornish Jr. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Bryan Herta leaves the pits. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Pit stop for Marco Andretti. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Tony Kanaan leaves the pits. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Danica Patrick gives noted writer Frank Deford a Pace Car ride at Infineon. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick talks with Frank Deford after a Pace Car ride at Infineon. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. shows off ring that Team owner Ronger Panske gave him for winning the Indy 500. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Gene Simmons. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon paces the field. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dan Wheldon on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fans watch the action. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti on the course. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Track Official watchs over the Vision Racing pit stop. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon in the pits. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Danica Patrick's car gets fuel. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti wins. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti congratulated by his mother. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Michael Andretti congratulates his son. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti receives congratulations from his grandfather. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti celebrates his victory. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti with team co-owners, from left, Kevin Savoree, Michael Andretti and Kim Green. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Heading for Turn 3. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Marco Andretti on the course. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Danica Patrick on the course. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Tight racing. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dan Wheldon on the course. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Track Action at Infineon Raceway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Marco, center, Michael, left, and Mario Andretti celebrate in Victory Circle. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Marco and Michael Andretti with the No. 26 NYSE team. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne