2009 Indianapolis 500 - Pole Day Qualifying

Saturday, May 09, 2009

-- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves celebrates his PEAK Performance Pole Award presented by AutoZone. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Front-row starters, from left, Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Helio Castroneves being interviewed after his pole-qualifying run. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves (with hat) is congratulated by teammate Ryan Briscoe. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Milka Duno in the No. 23 car. -- Photo by: Dan Helrigel -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Sarah Fisher prepares for practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne Alex Tagliani prepares for practice. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne The Living Statue at the Speedway is a fan favorite. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Will Power heads out for practice. -- Photo by: Jim Haines -- Photo by: Jim Haines Hideki Mutoh prepares for qualifications. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy 2007 Indianapolis 500 champion Dario Franchitti suits up for his pole run. -- Photo by: Steve Snoddy Jay Penske, left, congratulates driver Raphael Matos after his qualification run. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Richard Petty in the pits during Pole Day Qualifications -- Photo by: Chris Jones George Clinton on the Coke Zero Stage. -- Photo by: Chris Jones Ryan Briscoe -- Photo by: Dana Garrett The top of the Borg-Warner Trophy. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Roger Penske, left, and Gil de Ferran chat with Helio Castroneves after his run for the pole. -- Photo by: Shawn Payne -- Photo by: Jim Haines Milka Duno signs autographs in Gasoline Alley -- Photo by: Jim Haines Graham Rahal's patriotic driving shoes -- Photo by: Dana Garrett -- Photo by: Dana Garrett #00 Nelson Philippe in pit lane. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Danica Patrick converses with her crew member before qualifications. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Stanton Barrett signing autographs in Pit Lane -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Dan Wheldon #4 -- Photo by: Chris Jones EJ Viso climbs into his IndyCar -- Photo by: Chris Jones #02 Graham Rahal on track -- Photo by: Bret Kelley President of Competition, Brian Barnhart speaks with Danica Patrick before her 2nd qualifying run -- Photo by: Chris Jones Target Chip Ganassi Drivers, Scott Dixon (Left) and Dario Franchitti (Right) pose with their helmet which were designed by children from the Target House -- Photo by: Chris Jones L-R Marco, Michael and Mario Andretti -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Helio Castroneves takes an interview after bumping his teammate Ryan Briscoe off the pole position. -- Photo by: Dana Garrett Alex Lloyd qualifies in the top 11th for Sam Schmidt Motorsports -- Photo by: Bret Kelley

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