2006 IRL Grand Prix of Sonoma
The Main Grandstands are huge; the photo doesn't do the scale justice.
Tony Kanaan's car runs through morning preparation in the garage area.
The vintage racers were out for display.
Early in the day, Scott Sharp laughs as he signs autographs and jokes with several fans before the race.
The crew rolls Dario Franchitti's car to the grid.
The Target crew has a brief moment to pause before continuing the pre-race prep.
Dario Franchitti, standing in his pit before the race, finished a conversation before getting down to business.
The Andretti Green crew brings Marco Andretti to the grid.
Tony Kanaan's crew lines the car up on the starting grid.
Trish and I have our picture taken in front of the Team Penske pits as the crew prepares for the start.
An intense Danica Patrick, helmet in hand, walks to her car on the grid.
The XM Satellite Crew moves Bryan Herta's car out onto its spot on the grid.
Scott Sharp's Indy car is prepared by the crew out on the grid as the race start-time rolls closer.
One of many highlights was seeing AJ Foyt on the grid and getting his signature on my MWM Racing shirt.
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