2005 Indianapolis 500 - Race Day

Sunday, May 29, 2005

-- Photo by: No Photographer Sam Hornish, Jr. signs autographs before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Actress/Comedien Carol Burnett during pre-race ceremonies before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Pre-race festivities with memebers of the United States military before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Pre-race festivities for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Pre-race festivities for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Pre-race festivities with memebers of the U.S. military before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon walking pitlane before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The famous yard of bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees 2004 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice chats with 1999 winner Kenny Brack before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees 2004 Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice chats with 1999 winner Kenny Brack before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Previous Indianapolis 500 winners Buddy Rice, Arie Luyendyk and Kenny Brack converse before the 2005 Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Florence Henderson sings, \ Pre-race festivities featuring memebers of the U.S. military for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Target Chip Ganassi Racing driver Darren Manning before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Traget Chip Ganassi Racing driver Darren Manning in the pits before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Crew helmets for the #26 Klein Tools/Jim Beam team sit on the ready during pre-race for the 2005 Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The #26 Klein Tools/Jim Beam Dallara/Honda driven by Dan Wheldon sits pre-race before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Team owner Chip Ganassi and driver Scott Dixon of Target Chip Ganassi Racing pre-race for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Scott Dixon, driver for Target Chip Ganassi Racing before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Members of the Rockstar Pennzoil Panther crew during pre-race for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees General Colin Powell during pre-race festivities for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Fans enjoy the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Red Bull Cheever Racing\'s Alex Barron suits up for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The Red Bull Cheever Racing crew prepares a car before the 89th running of the indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Kenny Brack climbs into the #15 Rahal Letterman Racing Argent Pioneer for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Kenny Brack in the #15 Rahal Letterman Racing Argent Pioneer Panoz G-Force/Honda pre-race for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Pre-race festivities for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The balloon launch during pre-race ceremonies for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller waves the green flag to begin the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Jerry Lawrence Andretti Green Racing drivers Dan Wheldon, middle, and Tony Kanaan are interviewed before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Actor/Comedian Cheech Marin during pre-race ceremonies before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees A fan expresses his admiration for driver Danica Patrick before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Fans gather to watch celebrities walk the red carpet before the 89th running of the Indianpolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Spedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The #16 Rahal Letterman Racing Argent Pioneer Panoz G-Force/Honda driven by Danica Patrick is pushed out before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Scott Sharp in the #8 Delphi Panoz G-Force/Honda pre-race for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Danica Patrick in the #16 Rahal Letterman Racing Argent Pioneer Panoz G-Force/Honda on the track during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Tony Kanaan in the #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda leads the pack during the start of the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees 2004 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Tony Kanaan in the #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda leads Sam Hornish, Jr. in the #6 Marlboro Team Penske Dallara/Toyota and Scott Sharp in the #8 Delphi Panoz G-Force/Honda during the start of the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Tony Kanaan in the #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda leads Sam Hornish, Jr. in the #6 Marlboro Team Penske Dallara/Toyota during the start of the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Danica Patrick in the #16 Rahal Letterman Racing Argent Pioneer Panoz G-Force/Honda on the track during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Tony Kanaan in the #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda leads Sam Hornish, Jr. in the #6 Marlboro Team Penske Dallara/Toyota during the start of the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The crew for the Pennzoil Panther team wait to preform pit service during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Andretti Green Racing teammates Tony Kanaan, Dario Franchitti and Dan Wheldon run 1-2-3 during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Team owner and Indianapolis native David Letterman obliges fans with autographs during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Kosuke Matsuura pits during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Actress Wynonna Judd looks on during the 89th running ofthe Indianapolis 500-mile-race -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees A Rahal Letterman Racing crewman waits to service a car in the pits during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The Bombardier Pagoda at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dan Wheldon celebrates with car owners Kim Green and Micheal Andretti after winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Fans show off the Union Jack celebrating British driver Dan Wheldon\'s win in the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller waves the green flag to start the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The #27 ArcaEX Dallara/Honda driven by Dario Franchitti, crosses the yard pf bricks during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Fans enjoy late race action during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees A Pennzoil Panther crewman waits in the pits during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon hugs team co-owner Kim Green after winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The Bombardier Pagoda on raceday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Celebrities walk the red carpet before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Danica Patrick, driver of the #16 Rahal Letterman Argent Racing Pioneer Panoz G-Force/Honda before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dario Franchitti, driver of the #27 ArcaEx Dallara/Honda during pre-race for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Pre-race festivites for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Tony Kanaan, driver of the #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda during pre-race for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Tony Kanaan, driver of the #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda during pre-race for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Danica Patrick pre-race for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Racing legend Jackie Stewart, right, meets with fellow Scotsman Dario Franchitti during pre-race ceremonies for the 89th running of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Racing legend Jackie Stewart imparts some wisdom to Ashley Judd before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Racing legend Jackie Stewart imparts some wisdom to Ashley Judd before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees MBNA Polesitter Tony Kanaan prepares to get into the #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda to begin the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Front row starters before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates with teammate Bryan Herta and car owners Kim Green and Micheal Andretti after winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 with team owners Micheal Andretti (far right), Kim Green (left) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Fans before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees A fan shows of his patch jacket before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Pre-race festivities for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The #26 Klein Tools/Jim Beam Dallara/Honda driven by Dan Wheldon, sits pre-race for the 89th running of the indianapolis 500 at the Indianpolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Red Bull Cheever Racing\'s Patrick Carpentier before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Pre-race festivities for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees Firestone race tires are stacked and ready for use during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The Borg-Warner Trophy during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Michael Voorhees The Bombardier Pagoda and Scoring Pylon at sunrise on Race Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Dawn of race day for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Bret Kelley Target Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon -- Photo by: Chris Jones Driver Kenny Brack adjusts helmet before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Driver Ryan Briscoe ready to go before the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Chris Jones The Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the start of the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Dan Boyd Academy Award winner Russell Crowe pre-race during the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The green flag waves to begin the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dan Helrigel Dan Wheldon takes the checkered flag to win the 89th running of the indianpolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dan Helrigel Pre-race festivities for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: John Cote Purdue\'s \ -- Photo by: Kay Nichols Military personel with the stars from the hit TV show Orange County Choppers during pre-race of the 89th Indianapolis 500 -- Photo by: Kay Nichols Orange County Chopper star Paul Teutul shakes hands with a few of his fans at the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Kay Nichols Dan Wheldon celebrates his winning the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne