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Photos: April 30, 2008

Photos from the April 30, 2008 issue of National Speed Sport News

REMOVED: Safety workers remove Heikki Kovalainen from his McLaren after a wheel failure sent the car into a turn-nine tire barrier at more than 125 miles per hour. (Steve Etherington Photo)

REMOVED: Safety workers remove Heikki Kovalainen from his McLaren after a wheel failure sent the car into a turn-nine tire barrier at more than 125 miles per hour. (Steve Etherington Photo)

DEEP IMPACT: Heikki Kovalainen's McLaren is buried deep into the tire barrier during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. (Steve Etherington Photo)

DEEP IMPACT: Heikki Kovalainen's McLaren is buried deep into the tire barrier during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. (Steve Etherington Photo)

TIMING IN: Tim Wilkerson claimed his third No. 1 qualifier spot on the season Friday at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. (NHRA Photo)

TIMING IN: Tim Wilkerson claimed his third No. 1 qualifier spot on the season Friday at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. (NHRA Photo)

READY TO ROLL: World of Outlaws Sprint Series crews prepare for action last season at Ohio's Attica Raceway. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)

Kory Kruseman (Doug Allen Photo)

Kory Kruseman (Doug Allen Photo)

BOTTOM FEEDER: Cory Kruseman (21k) glides under Tony Jones en route to victory Saturday at Perris Auto Speedway in California. (Doug Allen Photo)

BOTTOM FEEDER: Cory Kruseman (21k) glides under Tony Jones en route to victory Saturday at Perris Auto Speedway in California. (Doug Allen Photo)

Through The Lens: Dale Earnhardt

Through The Lens: Dale Earnhardt

BUMP AND SPIN: Chris Windom (17) gets into leader Darren Hagen during the closing laps of Sunday’s USAC National Sprint Car Series race at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway. Hagen held on for the victory. (David E. Heithaus Photo)

BUMP AND SPIN: Chris Windom (17) gets into leader Darren Hagen during the closing laps of Sunday’s USAC National Sprint Car Series race at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway. Hagen held on for the victory. (David E. Heithaus Photo)

HERE FOR THE SHOW: Even with rising fuel prices, The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway saw it’s largest crowd for the third-annual World of Outlaws Late Model Series Circle K Colossal 100 April 19. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

HERE FOR THE SHOW: Even with rising fuel prices, The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway saw it’s largest crowd for the third-annual World of Outlaws Late Model Series Circle K Colossal 100 April 19. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

FLAG WAVER: Ron Hornaday, Jr. waves the checkered flag vigorously after winning Saturday's Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. (Don Figler Photo)

FLAG WAVER: Ron Hornaday, Jr. waves the checkered flag vigorously after winning Saturday's Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. (Don Figler Photo)

CHARGER: Lee Davis romped to a SUPR late-model triumph at Golden Triangle Speedway in Texas. (RonSkinnerPhotos.com Photo)

CHARGER: Lee Davis romped to a SUPR late-model triumph at Golden Triangle Speedway in Texas. (RonSkinnerPhotos.com Photo)

POWR UP: Brett Anderson (11) goes by Gary Altig during POWRi Midget action Saturday at Macon (Ill.) Speedway. (Allen Horcher Photo)

POWR UP: Brett Anderson (11) goes by Gary Altig during POWRi Midget action Saturday at Macon (Ill.) Speedway. (Allen Horcher Photo)

MODIFIED MONSTERS: Ted Christopher (36) races under Eric Beers during NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour action at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut. The pair finished first and second. (John DaDalt Photo)

MODIFIED MONSTERS: Ted Christopher (36) races under Eric Beers during NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour action at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut. The pair finished first and second. (John DaDalt Photo)

READY TO ROLL: The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour cars are lined up Sunday at Stafford Motor Speedway. (Dick Ayers Photo)

READY TO ROLL: The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour cars are lined up Sunday at Stafford Motor Speedway. (Dick Ayers Photo)

Tony Stewart (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

Tony Stewart (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

PARTNERS: Tony Stewart (20) leads his drafting partner Dale Earnhardt, Jr. during Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (Phil Cavali Photo)

PARTNERS: Tony Stewart (20) leads his drafting partner Dale Earnhardt, Jr. during Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (Phil Cavali Photo)

HOT ROD: Ron Krisher snagged No. 1 qualifier with a pass of 6.655 at 207.69 miles per hour. (NHRA Photo)

HOT ROD: Ron Krisher snagged No. 1 qualifier with a pass of 6.655 at 207.69 miles per hour. (NHRA Photo)

DOUBLE VISION: KB Racing teammates Jason Line (far lane) and Greg Anderson square off in the second round of NHRA Pro Stock eliminations Sunday in Commerce, Ga. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

DOUBLE VISION: KB Racing teammates Jason Line (far lane) and Greg Anderson square off in the second round of NHRA Pro Stock eliminations Sunday in Commerce, Ga. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

FAMILY LOVE: Ashley Force gets a kiss from father John Force after becoming the first woman to capture a Funny Car victory. Force defeated her fatehr in the final round. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

FAMILY LOVE: Ashley Force gets a kiss from father John Force after becoming the first woman to capture a Funny Car victory. Force defeated her fatehr in the final round. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

FEMALE FIRST: Ashley Force hoists her first Funny Car Wally Sunday at Atlanta Dragway. Force became the first woman to win a Funny Car final. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

FEMALE FIRST: Ashley Force hoists her first Funny Car Wally Sunday at Atlanta Dragway. Force became the first woman to win a Funny Car final. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

DRAMATIC STYLE: Ashley Force (near lane) defeated her father, John, in the final round of Funny Car eliminations Sunday at Atlanta Dragway to become the first woman to win in Funny Car. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

DRAMATIC STYLE: Ashley Force (near lane) defeated her father, John, in the final round of Funny Car eliminations Sunday at Atlanta Dragway to become the first woman to win in Funny Car. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

600 CLUB: Mike Edwards defeated former Pro Stock champ Jason Line on a holeshot to claim Sunday's Pro Stock final at Atlanta Dragway, NHRA's 600th Pro Stock event. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

600 CLUB: Mike Edwards defeated former Pro Stock champ Jason Line on a holeshot to claim Sunday's Pro Stock final at Atlanta Dragway, NHRA's 600th Pro Stock event. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

NEXT GENERATION: Ashley Force does a burn out Sunday at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. (NHRA Photo)

NEXT GENERATION: Ashley Force does a burn out Sunday at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. (NHRA Photo)

TOOLS ON THE GO: Antron Brown defeated Tony Schumacher to take his second Top Fuel final in his sixth event. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

TOOLS ON THE GO: Antron Brown defeated Tony Schumacher to take his second Top Fuel final in his sixth event. (AutoImagery.com Photo)

MONEY STOP: Dan Wheldon wields the No. 10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara-Honda into his pit stall during Sunday’s IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

MONEY STOP: Dan Wheldon wields the No. 10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara-Honda into his pit stall during Sunday’s IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

SPLIT THE GAP: Vitor Meira (4) dodges the wrecked cars of E.J. Viso (33) and Tomas Scheckter during Sunday's IRL IndyCar Series event at Kansas Speedway. (Ivan Veldhuzen Photo)

SPLIT THE GAP: Vitor Meira (4) dodges the wrecked cars of E.J. Viso (33) and Tomas Scheckter during Sunday's IRL IndyCar Series event at Kansas Speedway. (Ivan Veldhuzen Photo)

ALL SMILES: E.J. Viso gets ready for Sunday's IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

ALL SMILES: E.J. Viso gets ready for Sunday's IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

SCENIC VIEW: The field for Sunday's IRL IndyCar Series race at Kansas Speedway flashes under the green flag. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

SCENIC VIEW: The field for Sunday's IRL IndyCar Series race at Kansas Speedway flashes under the green flag. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

RED HOT: Scott Dixon is in deep concentration prior to Sunday's IRL IndyCar Series race. (Dana Garrett/IRL IndyCar Photo)

RED HOT: Scott Dixon is in deep concentration prior to Sunday's IRL IndyCar Series race. (Dana Garrett/IRL IndyCar Photo)

J.R. Hildebrand (Kory L. Hales)

J.R. Hildebrand (Kory L. Hales)

ELATION: J.R. Hildebrand (25) pumps his fist in the air as he leads Robbie Pecorari to the finish line to post his first Firestone Indy Lights victory Sunday at Kansas Speedway. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

LIGHTS TRAFFIC: J.R. Hildebrand leads a pack down the front stretch at Kansas Speedway. He would go on to earn his first career Inday Lights win. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

LIGHTS TRAFFIC: J.R. Hildebrand leads a pack down the front stretch at Kansas Speedway. He would go on to earn his first career Inday Lights win. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

TOURING STAR: Kuno Wittmer sets the pace during Saturday’s Speed World Touring race at Virginia Int’l Raceway. (Mark Weber Photo)

TOURING STAR: Kuno Wittmer sets the pace during Saturday’s Speed World Touring race at Virginia Int’l Raceway. (Mark Weber Photo)

TOW IN: Haulers line turn two at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway for the April 19 Circle K Colossal 100. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)

PULLING AWAY: Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas (01) teamed to win their third Grand Am Rolex Series race of the season Sunday at Virginia Int’l Raceway. (VIR Photo)

PULLING AWAY: Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas (01) teamed to win their third Grand Am Rolex Series race of the season Sunday at Virginia Int’l Raceway. (VIR Photo)

AT THE START: Competitors charge to the start of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race at Virginia Int’l Raceway on Saturday. (VIR Photo)

AT THE START: Competitors charge to the start of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race at Virginia Int’l Raceway on Saturday. (VIR Photo)

TAKE THAT: Scott Pruett sprays the crowd with champagne after he and Memo Rojas captured a third Grand Am Rolex Series victory for Chip Ganassi Racing Sunday at Virginia Int'l Raceway. (Grand Am Photo)

TAKE THAT: Scott Pruett sprays the crowd with champagne after he and Memo Rojas captured a third Grand Am Rolex Series victory for Chip Ganassi Racing Sunday at Virginia Int'l Raceway. (Grand Am Photo)

IN HIS CAR: Lewis Hamilton hangs out on the side of his car following qualifying on Saturday at the Spanish Grand Prix. (Steve Etherington Photo)

IN HIS CAR: Lewis Hamilton hangs out on the side of his car following qualifying on Saturday at the Spanish Grand Prix. (Steve Etherington Photo)

FAST FRIENDS: Kimi Raikkonen (left) and Felipe Massa drove Ferrari to the top two spots on the podium Sunday in Spain. (Steve Etherington Photo)

FAST FRIENDS: Kimi Raikkonen (left) and Felipe Massa drove Ferrari to the top two spots on the podium Sunday in Spain. (Steve Etherington Photo)

RED MACHINE: Kimi Raikkonen led a one-two sweep for Ferrari during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. (Steve Etherington Photo)

RED MACHINE: Kimi Raikkonen led a one-two sweep for Ferrari during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. (Steve Etherington Photo)

ON THE TRACK: Jenson Button speeds around the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. (Steve Etherington Photo)

ON THE TRACK: Jenson Button speeds around the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. (Steve Etherington Photo)

WILD TRAFFIC: Drivers jockey for position three and four wide during Sunday's Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (Phil Cavali Photo)

WILD TRAFFIC: Drivers jockey for position three and four wide during Sunday's Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (Phil Cavali Photo)

MEET THE PRESS: Tony Stewart chats with a throng of media members Friday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (HHP/Rusty Burroughs Photo)

MEET THE PRESS: Tony Stewart chats with a throng of media members Friday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (HHP/Rusty Burroughs Photo)

SPRAY DAY: Kyle Busch celebrates his victory in Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

SPRAY DAY: Kyle Busch celebrates his victory in Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

LAST-LAP DASH: Kyle Busch (18) leads Juan Pablo Montoya (42) and Denny Hamlin on the last lap of Sunday's Aaron's 499. (Phil Cavali Photo)

LAST-LAP DASH: Kyle Busch (18) leads Juan Pablo Montoya (42) and Denny Hamlin on the last lap of Sunday's Aaron's 499. (Phil Cavali Photo)

TO THE YELLOW: Kyle Busch (18) takes the checkered flag under caution Sunday at Talladega (Ala.) Speedway. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

TO THE YELLOW: Kyle Busch (18) takes the checkered flag under caution Sunday at Talladega (Ala.) Speedway. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

CAR STANDER: Kyle Busch celebrates on top of his M&Ms Toyota after winning Sunday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

CAR STANDER: Kyle Busch celebrates on top of his M&Ms Toyota after winning Sunday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

BIG DOG: Nick Smith found victory lane Saturday at I-30 Speedway. (Lonnie Wheatley Photo)

BIG DOG: Nick Smith found victory lane Saturday at I-30 Speedway. (Lonnie Wheatley Photo)

TAKING CHARGE: Scott Speed (2) rallied from a lap down to win Friday’s ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Kansas Speedway. Here, he races away from Jesse Smith (30). (Ivan Veldhuizen Photo)

TAKING CHARGE: Scott Speed (2) rallied from a lap down to win Friday’s ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Kansas Speedway. Here, he races away from Jesse Smith (30). (Ivan Veldhuizen Photo)

MONEY STOP: Dan Wheldon wields the No. 10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara-Honda into his pit stall during Sunday’s IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

MONEY STOP: Dan Wheldon wields the No. 10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara-Honda into his pit stall during Sunday’s IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

HIGH RIDER: Joey Saldana takes the top groove around Rob Chaney (24) during All Star Circuit of Champions sprint-car competition at Ohio’s Eldora Speedway. (Rick Sherer Photo)

HIGH RIDER: Joey Saldana takes the top groove around Rob Chaney (24) during All Star Circuit of Champions sprint-car competition at Ohio’s Eldora Speedway. (Rick Sherer Photo)

OLD HANDS: Veteran sprint-car racers Kenny Jacobs (59) and Rod George battle at Lernerville Speedway in Pennsylvania. (Dan Fennell Photo)

OLD HANDS: Veteran sprint-car racers Kenny Jacobs (59) and Rod George battle at Lernerville Speedway in Pennsylvania. (Dan Fennell Photo)

GREAT SCOTT: Scott Hantz in victory lane Sunday afternoon at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway. (Randy Crist Photo)

GREAT SCOTT: Scott Hantz in victory lane Sunday afternoon at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway. (Randy Crist Photo)

ACTION TRACK: Drivers watch qualifying for Friday's All Star Circuit of Champions race at Lernerville Speedway. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)

ACTION TRACK: Drivers watch qualifying for Friday's All Star Circuit of Champions race at Lernerville Speedway. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)

ENJOY: Ricky Rolfe takes a victory lap Saturday afternoon. (Leif Tillotson Photo)

ENJOY: Ricky Rolfe takes a victory lap Saturday afternoon. (Leif Tillotson Photo)

FINAL ACT: Matt Kenseth (17) leads the field around the 1.017-mile North Carolina Speedway during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ final event at the Rockingham facility in February 2004. (Rich Iceland Photo)

FINAL ACT: Matt Kenseth (17) leads the field around the 1.017-mile North Carolina Speedway during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ final event at the Rockingham facility in February 2004. (Rich Iceland Photo)

REBIRTH: A large rock outside of Rockingham Speedway lists the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers who have visited victory lane at the 1.017-mile track. (Rockingham Speedway Photo)

REBIRTH: A large rock outside of Rockingham Speedway lists the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers who have visited victory lane at the 1.017-mile track. (Rockingham Speedway Photo)

SAVING GRACE: Andy Hillenburg purchased the former North Carolina Speedway for just over $4 million in October. The facility, renamed Rockingham Speedway, will host its first event May 4 in more than four years. (Rockingham Speedway Photo)

SAVING GRACE: Andy Hillenburg purchased the former North Carolina Speedway for just over $4 million in October. The facility, renamed Rockingham Speedway, will host its first event May 4 in more than four years. (Rockingham Speedway Photo)