Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Race Day

Saturday, January 29, 2011

The #02 hard on the brakes in the international horseshoe -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #10 pushing hard -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Justin Wilson behind the wheel of the #6 Michael Shank Dallara -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates #02 -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal in the cockpit of the #01 -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Raphael Matos in the drivers seat of the #95 Level 5 Motorsports Daytona prototype -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Raphael Matos negotiating traffic through the international horseshoe -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Fans enjoying the all night party -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The field cruises around under caution -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #01 being driven by Scott Pruett drives under caution -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #10 SunTrust Racing Dallara under caution -- Photo by: Brian Simpson A dense fog at Daytona International Speedway -- Photo by: Brian Simpson 8 Hours to go -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The GAINSCO crew makes a quick stop with Jimmie Johnson behind the wheel -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #99 leaving pit lane -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Crew members try to grab some sleep whenever and wherever they can -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Raphael Matos is ready to hop in the car and drive his last stint -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Raphael Matos -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The Level 5 Motorsports crew gets ready for a pit stop -- Photo by: Brian Simpson A freshly used tire just after the stop -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Patrick Dempsey's #40 heads behind the wall after having mechanical problems -- Photo by: Brian Simpson A crowded pit road -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #6 on track chasing the leaders -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #10 driven by Ryan Briscoe charging towards the front -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Justin Wilson heads to his pit box to start his final stint in the race -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Crew members catch up on their reading during downtime -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Dario Franchitti, happy that the #02 is in the lead -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The field returns to green flag racing with #02 and #01 leading -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #10 SunTrust Racing Dallara comes in for a stop -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #01 rolling into its pitbox -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The crew gets to work on servicing the #01 -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The crew changing tires and removing collected debris from the #01 driven by Joey Hand -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #01 with Joey Hand behind the wheel -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Juan Pablo climbs out of the #02 while Jamie McMurray waits to jump in -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The right front tire is changed by the #02 crew -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The crew of the #02 working hard -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #01 driving as hard as possible to get back to the front -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Ryan Briscoe in the #10 -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Scott Dixon leading the field in the #02 Chip Ganassi Racing Daytona prototype -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Justin Wilson negotiating through traffic on his way to the front -- Photo by: Brian Simpson E.J. Viso behind the wheel of the Starworks Motorsport #2 -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Scott Pruett at the controls of the #01 -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Justin Wilson in the #6 -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #10 SunTrust Racing Dallara -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal celebrates his win with his mother and sister -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Chip Ganassi with Dario Franchitti and Felix Sabates -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Chip Ganassi -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Scott Pruett kisses the #01 that carried him to victory lane -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Scott Pruett -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal and his co-drivers celebrate in victory lane -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Target Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates - 2011 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Champions -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal and Joey Hand celebrate their victory -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal in victory lane -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The Rolex 24 Champion Trophy -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Chip Ganassi is interviewed in victory lane -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Scott Pruett shows his love for the Rolex 24 trophy -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham and Scott enjoying victory lane -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The drivers of the #01 show off their brand new Rolex watches -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Scott Pruett, Graham Rahal, and Joey Hand -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The drivers and owners of the #01 -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Gatorade Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Memo Rojas, Graham Rahal, Joey Hand and Scott Pruett -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Spot the Target dog was on hand for victory lane. -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The manufacturers trophy from the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Chip Ganassi and Felix Sabates pose with the guitar they received from Grand-Am for winning the race -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The 2011 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Champions -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Dario Franchitti, a member of the 2nd place finishing team. -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The entire Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Team -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal and Memo Rojas pose for the photographers -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Dario Franchitti jokes with media at the press conference -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Finishing touches are put on the #02 car -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The garages are super crowded today -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Ryan Briscoe entertains some sponsors outside the SunTrust Racing trailer -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Fans line the garages to catch a photo of their favorite car or driver -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The clocks are counting down to the start -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Fans are setup in the infield for the long day ahead -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Fans toss the football in the infield -- Photo by: Brian Simpson A very nice Shelby in the infield -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #2 Starworks Motorsports car being driven by E.J. Viso is ready to go -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The Level 5 Motorsports team meets to discuss race strategy -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #6 car being driven by Justin Wilson is prepped -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #02 car is rolled to the fuel pumps -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal signs some autographs with his teammates -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon sign some autographs with teammate Jamie McMurray -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Ryan Briscoe at the Rolex driver autograph session -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Former Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice signs autographs for some fans -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Justin Wilson entertains some fans at the autograph session -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Raphael Matos talks with one of his co-drivers -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Ryan Hunter-Reay and Raphael Matos are interviewed at the driver autograph session -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Patrick Dempsey, former INDYCAR team owner, smiles for a fan picture -- Photo by: Brian Simpson A young fan at the fanzone -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Lots of fans turning out for the driver autograph session -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Dario Franchitti and Chip Ganassi chat prior to the call to start the engines -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Scott Dixon in the media center after his first stint -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Scott Pruett's helmet is prepped and ready for 24 hours inside the #01 -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Dario Franchitti and Jamie McMurray head to the grid -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Raphael Matos is ready to go -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #6 Michael Shank Racing Dallara is ready to hit the track -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Graham Rahal and his Father, Bobby Rahal, chat prior to the race -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Quite a crowd on pitlane prior to the race -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The SunTrust Racing #10 is ready to go with Ryan Briscoe behind the wheel -- Photo by: Brian Simpson E.J. Viso discusses the cars handling prior to the green flag -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Ryan Hunter-Reay is interviewed on the grid -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The SunTrust Racing #10 on track -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates heads through the oval portion of the track -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The field comes to the green -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #10 SunTrust Racing Dallara racing hard with the pole sitter -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Fans get creative with creating some elevated seating -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Plenty of activities for fans at the race -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #10 and #01 racing hard through the bus-stop chicane -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Hard racing at Daytona -- Photo by: Brian Simpson 3 hours down on the clock -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #01 motors through the tri-oval -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The Level 5 Motorsports crew watches the telemetry -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Fans continue their tailgate partying -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #02 cruising through the night -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Ryan Hunter-Reay and Raphael Matos' #95 Level 5 Motorsports prototype -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates protoype -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #10 SunTrust racing machine of Ryan Briscoe -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #10 racing hard through the night -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Tight racing in the darkness -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #02 in a big pack of GT Class cars -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Very close racing amongst multiple classes -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Chip Ganassi Racing marks their territory in the pits -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Dario Franchitti prepares for his next stint in the car -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The crew works to piece the car back together after an on track incident -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #95 being co-driven by Ryan Hunter-Reay and Raphael Matos enters pit lane -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #01 races off pit lane after a stop -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The Grand-Am officials explain the penalty they just handed out -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The field returns to green flag racing after a caution -- Photo by: Brian Simpson The #01 on track chasing the leaders -- Photo by: Brian Simpson There's been extensive on track contact as this Camaro shows -- Photo by: Brian Simpson Raphael Matos' helmet sits on the dryer waiting for the next stint -- Photo by: Brian Simpson

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