2008 Indianapolis 500 - Fast Friday Practice

Friday, May 09, 2008

Pete Loeffler of Chevelle shakes hands with Johnny Rutherford at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Team Penske press conference with Rick Mears, Ryan Briscoe, Roger Penske, Helio Castroneves and Tom Cindric at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves during a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Ryan Briscoe during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines No. 67 Sarah Fisher on track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marty Roth during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Pete Loeffler of Chevelle waves the green flag to start practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne No. 9 Scott Dixon and No. 25 Marty Roth head pit lane during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Ryan Hunter-Reay during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Enrique Bernoldi during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Alex Lloyd during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Gil de Ferran at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tony Kanaan during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Buddy Rice during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A.J. Foyt IV during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett A.J. Foyt talks with his driver, Darren Manning, during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Darren Manning during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett No. 26 Marco Andretti in the pits during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dan Helrigel Ryan Hunter-Reay leads the way coming into the pits during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Tomas Scheckter's helmet during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Tony Kanaan signs autographs for fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley No. 17 car makes it was to pit lane before practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Indianapolis 500 Festival Princesses poses for photos at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Will Power signs autographs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Justin Wilson at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sarah Fisher signs autographs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dan Helrigel No. 4 car rolls out of tech before practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dan Helrigel Indiana Gov. Daniels at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dan Helrigel San Schimdt at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dan Helrigel Fans enjoy the simulators at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sarah Fisher gets around the garage area on her bike at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne No. 16 car gets some work done before practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Gov. Daniels talks with drivers, Ed Carpenter and A.J. Foyt IV, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Gov. Daniels makes a pit stop to have his cholesterol checked at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Lifelong race fan Mark Minzes poses with two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk following an Indy Racing Experience two-seat race car. Minzes finally had a chance to feel like an IndyCar driver although he never saw a thing. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Lifelong race fan Mark Minzes was provided that opportunity on Friday as he was chauffeured around the legendary 2.5-mile track by two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk in the Indy Racing Experience two-seat race car. Minzes finally had a chance to feel like an IndyCar driver although he never saw a thing. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy No. 99 Townsend Bell on track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Justin Wilson draws for his qualification order at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sarah Fisher prepares to draw for her qualification position at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne No. 06 Graham Rahal on track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy No. 7 Danica Patrick leads No. 33 EJ Viso during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy No. 19 Mario Moraes on track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Bruno Junqueira talks with his crew during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Tony Kanaan talks to teammate, Mario Andretti, during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Team Owner Jason Priestly during the qualification draw at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne No. 11 Tony Kanaan leads No. 7 Danica Patrick and No.33 EJ Viso out on to the track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy No. 2 Justin Wilson on track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: John Cote Danica Patrick talks with teammate, Tony Kanaan, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Danica Patrick smiles while chatting with teammate, Tony Kanaan, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Tony Kanaan in the No. 11 car during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Hideki Mutoh in the No. 27 car during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Chevelle performs live on the Coke Zero Stage after fast Friday practice. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Chevelle performs live on the Coke Zero Stage after fast Friday practice. -- Photo by: Chris Jones IndyCar Series fans listen to Chevelle perform live on the Coke Zero Stage after fast Friday practice. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Live music by Chevelle on the Coke Zero Stage after fast Friday practice. -- Photo by: Chris Jones -- Photo by: Bret Kelley -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Milka Duno signs autographs for fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Jay Howard during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Will Power on pit lane during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Mario Andretti during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Gil de Ferran during a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Leigh Spargur Mario Dominguez makes contact during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Mike Young Alex Lloyd makes contact with the SAFER Barrier during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Mike Young Alex Lloyd's car has damage after making contact with the SAFER Barrier during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Mike Young Helio Castroneves during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Milka Duno during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Bruno Junqueira in the No. 18 car during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dan Helrigel No. 18 Bruno Junqueira on track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones No. 23 Milka Duno on track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Hideki Mutoh during a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti during a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon during a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett No. 06 Graham Rahal and No. 96 Mario Dominguez on track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Indianapolis 500 Princesses hand out free pins to fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Super fan show his love to the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Alex Lloyd during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves signs autographs for fans during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Davey Hamilton during practice during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Graham Rahal during practice during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Townsend Bell suits up during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Johnny Rutherford talks with Gil de Ferran before practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett No. 17 Ryan Hunter-Reay on track during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pete Loeffler of Chevelle waves the green flag to start practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tomas Scheckter during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Milka Duno in the No. 23 car during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Darren Manning in the No. 14 car during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett IndyCar Series tech personnel answer questions from the fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Mario Moraes head to his pit area to get ready during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pete Loeffler of Chevelle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett