Meijer Indy 300 Presented by Coca-Cola and Secret - Race Day

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Racing action. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. gets in his car. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Racing action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon during final practice at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Racing action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tony Kanaan talks with crew after final practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Ed Carpenter prepares for the race at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Teammates Dario Franchitti and Marco Andretti talk after final practice. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Kosuke Matsuura poses with his car before the race at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sarah Fisher's signed helmet. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sarah Fisher ready for the race. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Three-wide racing. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Racing action. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Racing action. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Danica Patirck and Sarah Fisher share the track during final practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira spins in practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira winds up in the grass. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Delphi IRL Safety Team members attend to the No. 4 car while Vitor Meira checks out the damage for himself. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Danica Patrick's car being loaded on the hauler after the wreck during final practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vitor Meira's car being loaded on the hauler after the wreck during final practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Team owners Adrian Fernandez, left, and Roger Penske chat. -- Photo by: Chris Jones NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz was the grand marshal. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Three-wide in the corner. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Racing action. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves and crew back a fast first pit stop of the race. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Tony Kanaan and crew work during a pit stop. -- Photo by: Chris Jones NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz with Kentucky Track Mascot, Horse Power. -- Photo by: Chris Jones CARA Charities presents a check to local Children's Hospital. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dan Wheldon receives Firestone Performance Award for the Firestone Indy 400. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Jeff Simmons during driver introductions at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves climbs on the giant Meijer shopping cart during driver introductions at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Recording Artists Hot Apple Pie sing the National Anthem. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Kosuke Matsuura and team co-owner Adrian Fernandez. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sarah Fisher chats with a young fan. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Drivers Buddy Rice, Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan talk after driver introductions. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Danica Patrick, left, and Sarah Fisher wait for driver introductions. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dan Wheldon gets interviewed by ABC reporter Jamie Little before the race at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon and team owner Chip Ganassi. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Racing action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Racing action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Racing action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marlboro Team Penske teammates Helio Castroneves and Sam Hornish Jr. pass Marty Roth, one on each side, as they battle each other for the lead. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Racing action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Tony Kanaan makes a pit stop during the race. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sarah Fisher during a pit stop at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marty Roth and his crew during a pit stop at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon leaves the pit box. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. in Victory Circle at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. celebrates his victory. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. and wife Crystal kiss after he wins at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. poses with the trophy in Victory Circle at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. celebrates his victory, displaying the Ohio state flag. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Pit stop Action at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Racing action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Racing action. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Danica Patrick and crew during a pit stop at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. celebrates his victory. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sam Hornish Jr. celebrates his victory. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Honorary starter poses with Family in the flag Stand at Kentucky. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Green flag. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Marlboro Team Penske teammates Helio Castroneves and Sam Hornish Jr pull out of the pits. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Cars bunch up coming down the back stretch as campers look on. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Kosuke Matsuura hits the SAFER Barrier. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Kosuke Matsuura slides across into the pit lane after wreck. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sam Hornish Jr. takes the checkered flag. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sam Hornish Jr. fans. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dan Wheldon drives off after another unfortunate set back after the race. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne