2007 Indianapolis 500 - Pole Day

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Scott Sharp on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy AJ Foyt IV on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Ryan Briscoe on track Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Ed Carpenter on track Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Marty Roth on track Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Sarah Fisher on track Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Jeff Simmons on track Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Dario Franchitti on track Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Davey Hamilton and Kristi Lee at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Billie Jean King gets a ride in the pace car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Billie Jean King, former professional tennis champion, signs autographs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Lyn St. James signs autographs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Pace Car driver Johnny Rutherford takes Honary Start and former professional tennis champion Billie Jean King around the famed two and half mile oval. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Honary Starter Billie Jean King waves the green flag to start Pole Day practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Target Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Vision Racing drive Ed Carpenter. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Bob and Tom show live at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day, with Davey Hamilton as a guest. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Bob and Tom show live at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Vision Racing driver Davey Hamilton, center, poses with two local radio celebrities. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Kristi Lee in the IndyCar Series 2-seater at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Billie Jean King waves the green flag at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Lyn St. James and Billie Jean King at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marty Roth at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones AJ Foyt IV on pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones No. 17 car gets pushed to pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Mario Andretti, Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones No. 7 car gets pushed to pit lane for practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Danica Patrick walking down pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Dan Wheldon on the pit lane Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Jeff Simmons Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vitor Meira fans Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vitor Meira Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vitor Meira talks with fans Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Fans pick up special pins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vitor Meira Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Leigh Spargur Sam Hornish Jr. and Helio Castroneves on track Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Leigh Spargur The qualifications line Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Ryan Briscoe after qualifying Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Ryan Briscoe Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Danica Patrick Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Kosuke Matsuura Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Dan Wheldon Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Dan Wheldon before qualifying Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Helio Castroneves wins the pole at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves is excited about his pole win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett AAMCO Transmission Pole Award recipient, Helio Castroneves, center, holds the $100, 000 check. -- Photo by: Jim Haines AAMCO Pole Award winner Helio Castroneves. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio wins the AAMACO Pole Day award for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio wins the AAMACO Pole Day award for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Pro Series driver, Pablo Perez, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sam Hornish Jr. on the tech pad preparing to qualify at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on pole day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Ultimate 500 fan during Pole Day activity. -- Photo by: Kate Belt Ultimate 500 fan during Pole Day activity. -- Photo by: Kate Belt Ultimate 500 fan during Pole Day activity. -- Photo by: Kate Belt Davey Hamilton and Kristi Lee at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Gordon pipers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Bobby Rahal on pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Jeff Simmons at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Sarah Fisher at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Roger Penske at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Rick Mears at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Helio Castroneves at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Roger Penske and Sam Hornish Jr. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dan Wheldon gets interviewed after qualifying Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Fan gets autographs Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Dan Wheldon signs autographs Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Ed Carpenter signs autographs Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Scott Dixon Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Danica Patrick Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ryan Briscoe before he takes his qualifications Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Vitor Meira Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Tony Kanaan Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Michael Andretti at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marco Andretti at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones -- Photo by: Shawn Payne AGR owner/driver Michael Andretti after his pole run. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Dario Franchitti at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tony Kanaan at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Vitor Meira at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Davey Hamilton at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Buddy Lazier at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Sam Hornish Jr. and Helio Castroneves at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dan Wheldon get ready for practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Chip Ganassi and Dan Wheldon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: John Cote Indy 500 driver Howdy Holmes, left. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne #7 AGR driver Danica Patrick. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne #7 AGR driver Danica Patrick. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne AGR Driver Dario Franchitt's track-side office. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Milka Duno explains racing to Billie Jean King at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Milka Duno signs autographs for fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Billie Jean King with news anchor Dick Wolfsie at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Forrest Mellott The most famous trophy in the world being desplayed on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Danica celebrates her Pole run during the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Buddy Rice on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Bobby Rahal shakes hands with his driver, Scott Sharp, Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tony Kanaan Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tony Kanaan Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dario Franchitti pulls into the puts are Tony Kanaan bows to him for knocking him off the pole Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Tony Kanaan celebrates his Teammates qualifying run Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Michael Andretti Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Marco Andretti Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Dan Wheldon Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Buddy Rice Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Scott Dixon in the qualification line Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines Marco Andretti after his qualification run Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Jim Haines PJ Jones gets fitted for his seat at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones PJ Jones at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones PJ Jones at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Marty Roth at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Fans are out enjoying the activities Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fans out enjoying the numerous activities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and watching their favorite drivers. The excitement is electric. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Fans enjoy face painting during the91st running of the Indianapolis 500 AAMCO Pole Day. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Scott Sharp signs autographs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Fans enjoy a concert featuring Saliva during Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Pole Day concert performance by AGUSTANA. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Sam Hornish Jr. and Rick Mears at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves celebrates winning the pole with his crew at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. -- Photo by: Chris Jones

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