2007 Indianapolis 500 - A.J. Foyt Opening Day presented by The Indianapolis Star

Sunday, May 06, 2007

AJ Foyt IV and Al Usner Jr. talk on opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AJ Foyt IV, AJ Foyt, Larry Foyt, Al Unser Jr., George Snider and Darren Manning posed next to one of AJ Foyt's Indy 500 winning cars. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AJ Foyt talk with son, Larry Foyt, before the ceremonial lap in his honor at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Tony George and AJ Foyt talk at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Former driver George Snyder drives AJ Foyts 1961 winning car for the ceremonial lap. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Larry Foyt drives his grandfathers 1967 winning car during the ceremony lap at IMS. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Jaques Lazier in the No. 21 car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Milka Duno in the No. 23 car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Milka Duno on pit lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Phil Giebler at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Phil Giebler during rookie orientation at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Jaques Lazier in the no. 21 car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Milka Duno pulls way from the pits at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during rookie orientation. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Fans travel from all over to show their support on opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Young fan gets his face painted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Young fan at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica fan gets her face painted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fans pose for pictures at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fan wears his IndyCar Series gear at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Four-time Indy 500 winner, Rick Mears, signs autographs at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Rick Mears and Johnny Rutherford sign autographs on opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fan waits in line to get Indy 500 Legends, Rick Mears' and Johnny Rutherford's autographs. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Johnny Rutherford and Rick Mears at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett COO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Joie Chitwood, during opening day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Brian Barnhart and Joie Chitwood pose with the corvette pace car. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Former Indianapolis Motor Speedway announcer, Tom Carnegie. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tony George and A.J. Foyt recreate the victory lap that Tony Hulman and A.J. Foyt took after Foyt won 1977 Indy 500. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett AJ Foyt IV drove his grandfathers 1977 winning car on the Ceremonial lap that was a part of the opening day ceremonies. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett IMS Employee Bill Spoerle in AJ Foyts 1961 winning car as it get towed back to the Plaza area. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Darren Manning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway . -- Photo by: Dana Garrett AJ Foyt at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the AJ Foyt opening day presented by the Indianapolis Star. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Young fans check out the histoy of AJ Foyt at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: John Cote View from ablove - fans watch the cars from high on top of the grand stands. -- Photo by: John Cote Phil Giebler's helmet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Phil Giebler at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Phil Giebler trys out the No. 21 car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Phil Giebler on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Ryan Briscoe driving the #12 Symantec Luczo Dragon Racing entree. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Ryan Briscoe driver of the #12 Symantec Luczo Dragon Racing entree. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Phil Giebler driving the #21 Playa Del Racing entree on opening day at IMS. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Michael Andretti on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Ryan Briscoe on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Ryan Briscoe in the pits at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ryan Briscoe in the No. 12 car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ryan Briscoe talks with Rick Mears and a crew member at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ryan Briscoe poses with fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Jon Herb at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Johnny Rutherford and Mick Mears sign autographs on opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines The 1961 and 1964 winning cars of AJ Foyt stopped at the yard of bricks. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Bombardier Learjet pagoda on the morning of opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Indy 500 fan show his support opening day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney All the cars that AJ Foyt drove to victory here at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway coming down the main straight on the ceremonial lap. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney AJ Foyt talks with Tom Carnegie at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Darren Manning, George Snider, AJ Foyt IV, AJ Foyt, Larry Foyt, Al Unser Jr. and Tony George pose with the Borg-Warner Trophy on the yard of bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney The Gordon Pipers on opening day of the 91st running of the INDY 500. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Rear wing of the #23 car driven by Milka Duno. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The #21 car of Jaques Lazier in the garage area prior to opening day track action. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Milka Duno poses with fans in the garage area of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Corvette Pacecars lined up for the opening day ceremonies at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Corvettes on track for a parade lap during opening ceremonies. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne All of AJ Foyts winning cars on track making a ceremonial lap for opening day ceremonies. AJ Foyt and Tony George in the 1977 pacecar. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Jaques Lazier on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Milka Duno on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Fans view the AJ Foyt time line exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy First time visitors poses for photos - to recall thier visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy COO of the Indy Racing League, Brian Barnhart, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Tony George signs autographs for fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Milka Duno on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Jaques Lazier on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Davey Hamilton on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Fans looking at AJ Foyts 1964 winning car on display in the plaza area. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Fire offical on pit lane of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Aj Foyt IV drives his grandfathers 1977 winning car during the ceremonial lap. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy All of AJ Foyts winning cars in turn one on the ceremonial lap. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Darren Manning drives the car that Kenny Brack drove to victory for AJ Foyt in 1999. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Racing gloves at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Milka Duno pulls into the pits at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Milka Duno in the No. 23 car on pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during rookie orientation. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy 2007 Indianapolis 500 pace car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Davey Hamilton in the No. 02 car on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Fan watches are Indy 500 rookies try to pass the rookie test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Al Unser Jr. signs autographs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy AJ Foyt IV poses with a fan at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Davey Hamilton in the pits at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ed Carpenter talks with Larry Curry at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ed Carpenter at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Davey Hamilton in the No. 02 car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Racing Professionals crew works on the No. 19 in the garages at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vision Racing team prepares the 02 car for rookie orientation at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Jaques Lazier signs autographs for fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Johnny Rutherford signs autographs for fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ed Carpenter signs autographs for fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Three-time Indy 500 winner, Johnny Rutherford, signs autographs for fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Fans show their support on Opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Milka Duno in the No. 23 car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Michael Andretti in the pits at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Michael Andretti in the No. 39 car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Jaime Camara, Dario Franchitti and Marco Andretti at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett 500 Festival Prencesses pose with the Borg-Warner Trophy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Davey Hamilton on pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Michael Andetti on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Michael Andretti in the No. 39 car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Fan show off the team spirit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Indy 500 fan shows off his collection at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Al Unser Jr., Darren Manning, AJ Foyt IV, Larry Foyt and AJ Foyt sign autographs for fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Firestone Firehawks with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway logo. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Milka Duno on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Milka Duno talks with her crew at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Michael Andretti crosses the yard for bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Michael Andretti on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Michael Andretti in car #39 on track for the opening day refresher laps. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Ryan Briscoe on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on opening day. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney