2007 Firestone Indy 200 - Race Day

Saturday, July 14, 2007

The Firestone Firehawk shoots t-shirts into the crowd at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon rides out to driver introductions before the soon to be rain delayed Firestone Indy 200. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Drivers hang out prior to driver introductions at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Darren Manning, left, and Kosuke Matsuura joke prior to the driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200. -- Photo by: Chris Jones All the Vision Racing drivers wait their turn for driver introductions prior to the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dario Franchitti and Danica Patrick hang out before driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Sharp, left, and Helio Castroneves having fun prior to driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti, left, and Dario Franchtti before driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Tony Kanaan gets interviewed on the IMS Radio Network by Bob Jenkins prior to the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dan Wheldon, left, and Tony Kanaan talk before the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones The Canadian Club crew of Dario Franchitti get ready before the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Tomas Scheckter gets some shielding from the rain prior to the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones The crew of the no. 22 car stand at attention during the national anthem prior to the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vision Racing crew members race to cover up the no. 22 car as the rain begins to fall prior to the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones The rain begins to fall steadily prior to the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Chip Ganassi, left, and Dan Wheldon in the pits prior to the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones The rain pours down on Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones The track drying efforts were futile as the race was postponed until Sunday. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Trucks attempt to dry the track at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones The rain was plentiful at the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones An Andretti Green Racing crew member waits out the rain in the garages at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Target Chip Ganassi Racing crew members lounge around in the garage area at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones IndyCar Series Safety Car at the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Close-up of the Hondy Indy V8 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The Scott Dixon receives $10,000 for winning the Firestone Performance Award at Watkins Glen. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sarah Fisher waves to the crowd during driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti waves to the crowd during driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick waves to the crowd during driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves waves to the crowd during driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Angie Broberg, after she performed The merchandise tent welcomes fans to Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones A fan gets her photo taken next to a Danica stand-up in the midway area at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Fans check out the ethanol show car in the midway at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Fans get pelted by the rain during the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Rahal Letterman Racing crew members head back to the garages during rain at the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Crew members hustle to push the no. 17 car back to the garages during rain at the the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A look at the Team Penske cars in the garages at the the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Yet another rain shower at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The back of the main grandstand at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney The fans had plenty of food options at the the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Fans try to get t-shirts from the Firestone Firehawk during the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Pre-race ceremonies at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Tomas Scheckter rides to the stage during driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney The The grandstands were full for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Gene Simmons at the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon receives the Firestone Performance Award for leading lap 43 at Watkins Glen. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Ed Carpenter waves to the crowd during driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Drivers wait their turn for driver introductions prior to the Firestone Indy 200. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Sam Hornish Jr waves to the crowd during driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Tony Kanaan waves to the crowd during driver introductions for the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Dario Franchitti walking across the stage during driver introductions in Nashville. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney The Honorary starter, Patrick McKennon, Firestone United Way Auction Winner. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney The Fly-By TOT by 2 T-38's, 435th Fighter Training Squadron, Randolph AFB during the National Anthem. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Fans trying to keep dry by camping out underneath the stands at Nashville Superspeedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Sam Hornish Jr. poses with a fan during the autograph session held on July 13th during practice and qualifying. -- Photo by: Chris Jones An excited fan displays her freshly autographed Buddy Rice poses with a fan during the autograph session held on July 13th during practice and qualifying. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sarah Fisher poses with a fan during the autograph session held on July 13th during practice and qualifying. -- Photo by: Chris Jones An IndyCar fan displays her cow girl hat decorated with Dan Wheldon memorabilia. -- Photo by: Chris Jones IndyCar Series fans display their Two young IndyCar fans display their new toys in Nashville. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. poses with some fans during the autograph session held on July 13th during practice and qualifying. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira and Kosuke Matsuura with their fans during the autograph session held on July 13th during practice and qualifying. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A.J. Foyt IV during the autograph session held on July 13th during practice and qualifying. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The long line of people waiting to get their memorabilia signed on July 13th during the autograph session. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The Firestone Firehawk with a lucky fan in Nashville. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The Firestone Firehawk poses with a group of IndyCar fans in Nashville. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The long line of people waiting to get into the autograph session held on July 13th. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sarah Fisher signs autographs for her fans on Friday the 13th in Nashville. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick signs an autograph for one of her fans in Nashville. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti shakes the hand of one of his fans during the autograph session held on Friday the 13th in Nashville. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The Firestone Firehawk poses with a group of IndyCar fans in Nashville. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A mini IndyCar fan holds up the poster he is going to get autographed. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The long line of people trying to get their memorabilia signed. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. poses with a group of fans during the autograph session held on July 13th during practice and qualifying. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett