2012 MAVTV 500 at AutoClub Speedway

These random pictures were taken Sunday September 15, 2012.

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1st row: Marco Andretti and Ryan Briscoe
Ryan Briscoe
Helio
Charlie Kimball's brain bucket.
Katherine Legge preparing with her microphones.
Will Power and Penske Racing's president, Tim Cindric.
F-18 fly-over.
Mario Andretti and a female "Experience" passenger.
When asked if she disliked anything regarding the ride? ... "I at first felt claustrophobic but felt better after they crew released my belt's tension." When Mario was asked how fast he went, he replied, "As fast as I could, about 180 mph!"
Ryan Briscoe departs the pits.
Target's pits.
Will Power spins on lap 55. (TV feed pic)
Powers spins on lap 55 (TV feed pic)
Team Penske brings Powers car back to life. Lap ?
Power's rear wing.
Team Penske's valiant effort.
Power's structurally stressed engine and cowling.
Jim Michaelian of LBGP fame watches intently the fight for the championship.
Uh? Four inches between each! Wow!
Will Power, 2nd place in IndyCar championship.
Ed Carpenter - Winner of the MAVTV 500 at the AutoClub Speedway.
Michael Andretti - Team owner of Ryan Hunter-Reay, 2012 IndyCar Champion.
PIZZAS AT 11PM for the press/media.
Ryan Hunter-Reay, 2012 IndyCar Champion