2007 Indianapolis 500 - Carb Day

Friday, May 25, 2007

Vitor Meira burns out when pulling out of his pit box at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Leigh Spargur Buddy Lazier heads out on to the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Leigh Spargur Kosuke Matsuura pulls out of his pit box during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Leigh Spargur Alex Barron on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Davey Hamilton on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Heavy traffic on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves and crew practice their pit stops at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Ryan Briscoe prepares to turn some practice laps at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tomas Scheckter watches as crews make some finally changes to his car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Scott Sharp passes Roberto Moreno on the outside during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Cars prepare to turn their last laps before Race Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dario Franchitti and Michael Andretti race out of the pits during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Cars rush out on to the track to practice one last time before the race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sam Hornish Jr. versus Helio Castroneves in the finals of the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Fans Dress up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Indianapolis Motor Speedway COO, Joie Chitwood, introduces Kid Rock at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Rock legend Gene Simmons shows off his hat at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Gene Simmons hangs out with one of Indianapolis' finest at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Kid Rock entertains the crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Kid Rock entertains the crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Kid Rock gets some air while singing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Kid Rock looks out on the crowd from the Miller Lite Stage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira versus Helio Castroneves in the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. is away first when competing against teammate Helio Castroneves in the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. congratulates Helio Castroneves after being beaten in the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves and crew celebrate winning the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Fans packed the Miller Lite Stage area to watch Kid Rock at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney A fan enjoys the Kid Rock show at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Kid Rock entertains the massive crowd on the Miller Lite Stage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Kid Rock sings from the Miller Lite Stage with the Bombardier Learjet Pagoda in the background at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Kid Rock sings on the Miller Lite Stage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Kid Rock sings on the Miller Lite Stage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney A massive crowd cheers for Kid Rock at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders entertain the crowd at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Danica Patrick during the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dario Franchitti during the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves during the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves after winning the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves and crew climb the fence after winning the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Helio Castroneves with his check for winning the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dan Wheldon, Scott Sharp and Jeff Simmons on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Helio Castroneves leads Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan and Michael Andretti on to the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Carb Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Car turn their final laps on track before the race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Carb Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Tony Kanaan on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Buddy Rice during the final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ed Carpenter and Tomas Scheckter talk during final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Michael and Mario Andretti look forward to race day during final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti during final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Sharp and team owner, Bobby Rahal, talk strategy during final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Al Unser Jr. and crew practice their pit stops during final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Kosuke Matsuura and his team run through a few pit stops during final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Alley Cats post a new sign at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tony Kanaan signs a few autographs for some fans after final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Al Unser Jr. signs autographs for fans after final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Milka Duno makes fans happy by signing a few autographs after final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dan Wheldon wins the Firestone Performance Award at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Wishard Hospital receives a check from CARA Charities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon wins the Mario and Michael Andretti make Indy a Davey Hamilton gets ready for final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti, Marco Andretti and Tony Kanaan during final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Ryan Briscoe at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Crew for the No. 4 car run through a few pit stops during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Team owner Sam Schmidt watched his driver practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Alex Barron at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pit lane is busy during final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Cars take to the track for the last time before Race Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Richie Hearn shows off a new sponsor during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Marty Roth on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Fans tailgate outside Turn 4 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley