2007 Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean - Race Day

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Julianne Hough prepares for her 2 seater ride at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves and his dancing with the stars partner, Julianne Hough, at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Chris Jones Julianne Hough is all smiles upon taking a 2-seater ride around the Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves and his dancing with the stars partner, Julianne Hough, at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Chris Jones Gene Simmons at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Chris Jones DownForce winner who will have his name on Buddy Rice's car in race at Chicagoland Speedway poses with Buddy Rice and his girlfriend. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves assists dance partners Julianne Hough as he prepares to take her for a hot lap around Chicagoland Speedway in the IndyCar Series Pace Car. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Showing their dance moves are Dancing With The Starts partners, Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Foxtrot in the pits, at Chicagoland Speedway with dance partners Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Double High-Fives from dance partners Helio Castronves and Julianne Houghat. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dancing With The Stars Partners Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough take interviews before race at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett AGR team owners stand alongside their driver Dario Franchitti to celebrate both a race and series win. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Ethanol, the official fuel of the IndyCar Series, is commemorated along with AGR team principals and series winner, Dario Franchitti. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne IndyCar Series champion, Dario Franchitti, displays his ranking after winning the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean race. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Race winner Dario Franchitti is awarded the RITMO winers watch upon winning the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean event at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne An appreciative kiss on the series championship trophy is bestowed by champion Dario Franchitti. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne 'Mr. Clean' hams it up with young race fans at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Milka Duno waves to crowd upon driver introductions. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Target Chip Ganassi driver Dan Wheldon, left, is aided by AGR driver Danica Patrick prior to driver introductions. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Honorary Starter, Bill Edwards, Director, Merchandising, AutoZone shows-off the Ethanol Green Flag used to start the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean event at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Honorary Starter, Bill Edwards, Director, Merchandising, AutoZone shows-off his flag waving skills as the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean event at Chicagoland Speedway is underway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The field presents itself on lap one at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Race winner, #27 Dario Franchitti crosses the start finish at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Friends and family crowd around race and series champion, Dario Franchitti. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Race and Series winner Dario Franchitti is embraced by wife Ashley Judd upon securing the titleship at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones A very proud George Franchitti poses with son , race and series champion Dario Franchitti. -- Photo by: Chris Jones 2007 IndyCar Series champion, Dario Franchitti plants one on the championship trophy. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Thumbs-up by race and series champion Dario Franchitti. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Three-wheeling his way back to pits is Vision Racing driver Tomas Scheckter. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Rahal Letterman Racing driver Scott Sharp burns-out of pits after routine pitstop. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne A flurry of activity down pit lane as teams and drivers make their way thru pit stops for fuel and tires. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne George Foreman poses with fans after the morning service at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Chris Jones Rev. Bob Hills and George Foreman after the morning service at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Chris Jones George Foreman at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Dana Garrett National Anthem sung by Toryn Green, Lead Singer of Fuel. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Rev. Bob Hills asks George Foreman to speak during the morning service at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Rev. Bob Hills during the morning service at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Dana Garrett George Foreman is the guest speaker during the morning service at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Dana Garrett George Foreman is the guest speaker during the morning service at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Dana Garrett George Foreman poses for pictures with a fan after the morning service at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Julianne Hough goes for a 2 seater ride at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Helio Castroneves helps his dancing with the stars partner, Julianne Hough, prepare for her 2 seater ride at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Helio Castroneves helps his dancing with the stars partner, Julianne Hough, prepare for her 2 seater ride at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Julianne Hough after her 2 seater ride at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Julianne Hough at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Target Chip Ganassi teammates #9 Scott Dixon and #10 Dan Wheldon. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett #23 Milka Duno and #7 Danica Patrick make their way around Chicagoland Speedway during race. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vision Racing crew work on #20 of Ed Carpenter. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Target Chip Ganassi crew watch as car exits pit lane after routine pit stop. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Second in points heading to final race at Chicagoland Speedway, Target Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Comparing their haircuts, AGR teammates Dario Franchitti and teammate Tony Kanaan. -- Photo by: Jim Haines AGR driver Dario Franchitti drives parallel with Team Penske driver Sam Hornish Jr. during late stage of race. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Target Chip Ganassi teammates make their way around Chicagoland Speedway with A.J. Foyt driver Daren Manning and AGR driver Marco Andretti close behind. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Penske teammates Sam Hornish Jr. and Helio Castroneves lead field around 1.5 mile Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Vision Racing driver Tomas Scheckter maneuvers his #2 car back to pit lane after right rear wheel nut comes off allowing tire to roll off during mid-race action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Rolling tire of #2 Tomas Scheckter makes its way towards infield as Rahal Letterman driver Ryan Hunter-Reay drives past. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Wheel-to-wheel racing between #9 of Scott Dixon and #6 Sam Hornish Jr. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Team Penske teammates #3 Helio Castronves and #6 Sam Hornish Jr. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Team Penske crew members work to change-out tires and fuel the car of #6 Sam Hornish Jr. during routine pit stop. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Rahal Letterman Racing driver #8 Scott Sharp being services by crew members during routine pit stop. -- Photo by: Jim Haines The field of the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 makes its way out of front stretch after green flag restart. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy IndyCar Series field makes its way down front stretch into turn 1. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Penske teammates #6 Sam Hornish Jr. and #3 Helio Castronves draft off of each other as AGR driver Dario Franchitti attempts to pass down low. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Penske teammates Sam Hornish Jr. and Helio Castronves lead field thru backstretch towards front stretch. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Roth Racing driver P.J. Chesson makes his way around Dreyer & Reinbold driver Sarah Fisher while AGR driver Tony Kanaan follows close behind. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy AGR crew members push Danica Patrick out of pit box during late race pit stop. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Team Penske crew member watches on as driver runs up front. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Team Penske crew member looks on as race continues. -- Photo by: Chris Jones #9 Scott Dixon gets routine service during pit stop. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Right-front tire changer fastens lug-nut onto #27 car of Dario Franchitti's car. -- Photo by: Chris Jones #7 car of Danica Patrick being services by AGR crew members. -- Photo by: Jim Haines AGR crew member holds hand up to signal to driver Dario Franchitti to wait for routine service before returning to race action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Country superstar Winona Judd watches on as brother-in-law and eventual race and series winner Dario Franchitti races before Chicagoland Speedway crowd. -- Photo by: Jim Haines #9 Scott Dixon makes a routine late-race pitstop during the closing laps of the race. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney AGR crew members celebrate their driver, Dario Franchitti's race and championship win at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Ashley Judd hugs crew member after husband Dario Franchitti wins both the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 race and 2007 IndyCar Series Championship at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney George Foreman sits in with Rev. Bob Hills during the morning service at Chicagoland Speedway -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dancing With The Stars Partners, Team Penske driver, Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Traditional check presentation by CARA Charities and Firestone Firehawk. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett AGR driver Tony Kanaan receives Firestone 'Top Performance' award from Firestone's Al Speyer and Firestone Firehawk. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett IndyCar Series driver Milka Duno during driver introductions. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett AGR driver Danica Patrick waves to crowd during driver introductions. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Target Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon waves to crowd during driver introductions. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Indy 500 winner and points leader leading into Chicagoland race, AGR driver Dario Franchitti as he waves to crowd during driver introductions. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett National Anthem being sung by Toryn Green, lead singer of Fuel. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett National Anthem as sung by Toryn Green. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Jim Shea, Exec. V.P., Merchandising for Auto Zone gives the go to 'Start Your Engines'. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Early race action as AGR driver Dario Franchitti leads Team Penske driver Sam Hornish Jr. and AGR teammate Tony Kanaan. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vision Racing driver Ed Carpenter talks with Roth Racing driver P.J. Chesson prior to start of race. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dreyer & Reinbold driver Buddy Rice, left, talks with Panther Racing driver Vitor Meira prior to start of race. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Super Aguri Panther Racing teammates Hideki Mutoh and Kosuke Matsuura chat during pre-race preparations. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AGR teammates Dario Franchitti and Danica Patrick chat prior to driver introductions. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Super Aguri Panther Racing driver Kosuke Matsuura. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AGR drivers Marco Andretti, Dario Franchitti, Danica Patrick and Tony Kanaan prior to driver introductions. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Chip Chip Ganassi driver Dan Wheldon gives the thumbs-up sign to fans. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AGR teammates and long-time friends, Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vision Racing car of Ed Carpenter being prepared for race. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Rock Star legend and KISS front man, Gene Simmons talks with Milka Duno prior to start of race. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Chicagoland Speedway stands watch as the IndyCar Series field makes its way down front stretch. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Front stretch stands watch on as drivers make their way past. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Super Aguri Panther Racing driver #55 Kosuke Matsuura and rookie teammate Hideki Mutoh driver up high thru turn apex. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vision Racing driver #2 Tomas Scheckter and AGR driver Marco Andretti. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AGR driver Dario Franchitti and Target Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon, 1st and 2nd in points leading into Chicagoland race. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Team Penske crew descend upon the car of Sam Hornish Jr. during routine race pit stop. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AGR driver Marco Andretti makes contact with SAFER Barrier after what appeared to be a mechanical failure. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Vision Racing driver Tomas Scheckter maneuvers below AGR driver Marco Andretti after Andretti made contact with outside wall. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Super Aguri Panther Racing rookie Hideki Mutoh makes his first IndyCar Series pit stop during race. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Roth Racing driver P.J. Chesson during race pit stop. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Target Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon receives consolation from fiancs after his car ran out of gas during closing laps of Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney ABC's Jack Arute interviews race and series champion Dario Franchitti upon winning the 2007 IndyCar Series Championship. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Race/Series winner Dario Franchitti shows his countries colors with team owner Michael Andretti. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney IndyCar Series chamnpion Dario Franchitti stands along with crew members and series cup as he receives his one million dollar check for winning the championship. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Jack Arute prepares to interview race/series winner Dario Franchitti. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Ashley Judd, wife of Dario Franchitti poses for photo. -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney -- Photo by: Ron McQueeney Dario Franchitti and his crew celebrate his Championship win. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti and his crew celebrate his Championship win. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti gets a champagne bath after winning the championship. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti and his crew celebrate his Championship win. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti battle for the lead at Chicagoland. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. after the race at Chicagoland. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti celebrates his Championship win. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti win at Chicagoland and clinches the championship. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Jack Arte interviews Dario Franchitti after he wins the championship. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dario Franchitti get a big check for his championship win. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Race winner and IndyCar Series champion, Dario Franchitti, center, celebrates with team owners and wife Ashley Judd after winning the prized one million dollar purse. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean race winner Dario Franchitti, center, celebrates with team owners. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Race winner and series champion, Dario Franchitti, high-fives appreciative race fans. -- Photo by: Chris Jones A champions podium with the winner car of Dario Franchitti and crew members. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Trophy held high, race winner Dario Franchitti celebrates winning the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean event at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ashley Judd, wife of race and series winner, Dario Franchitti, waves to appreciative race fans upon conclusion of season ending event at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Race and series champion, Dario Franchitti, center, is doused with traditional champagne shower by crew members. -- Photo by: Jim Haines AGR driver #27 Dario Franchitti exist pit lane for last time on his way to winning both the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean event and IndyCar Series championship. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Packed stands of race fans watch on at Chicagoland Speedway as the championship is fought in earnest. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Incident entering backstretch as Panther Racing driver Vitor Meira and Rahal Letterman Racing driver Scott Sharp navigate thru turn. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Super Aguri Panther Racing driver #55 Kosuke Matsuura drives down pit lane without the engine cowling. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne AGR crew members celebrate their winning driver, Dario Franchitti's win at Chicagoland Speedway. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne AGR car of Dario Franchitti sets atop podium as crew celebrate both a race win and series championship. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne