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Photos: August 27, 2008

Photos from the Aug. 27, 2008 issue of National Speed Sport News

DOWN & DIRTY: Darrell Lanigan (29) battles Josh Richards for track position in Saturday's World of Outlaws Late Model race at K-C Raceway in Chillecothe, Ohio. (D.R. Goodman Photo)

DOWN & DIRTY: Darrell Lanigan (29) battles Josh Richards for track position in Saturday's World of Outlaws Late Model race at K-C Raceway in Chillecothe, Ohio. (D.R. Goodman Photo)

Del Worsham (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

Del Worsham (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

BICYCLING: James Nicely puts his sprint car on two wheels during the feature Saturday at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. (Hein Brothers Photo)

BICYCLING: James Nicely puts his sprint car on two wheels during the feature Saturday at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. (Hein Brothers Photo)

Rick Stewart (Dennis Mattish Photo)

Rick Stewart (Dennis Mattish Photo)

OPENING CEREMONIES: Rookie Joey Logano rides around Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway during prerace ceremonies for Friday's NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250. (Autostock Photo)

OPENING CEREMONIES: Rookie Joey Logano rides around Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway during prerace ceremonies for Friday's NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250. (Autostock Photo)

READY: The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour lines up Saturday for the Whelen 150 at Mansfield (Ohio) Motorsports Park. (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

READY: The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour lines up Saturday for the Whelen 150 at Mansfield (Ohio) Motorsports Park. (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

Kurt Johnson (Ron Lewis Photo)

Kurt Johnson (Ron Lewis Photo)

IN LIMBO? Dan Wheldon prepares for action at Infineon Raceway Saturday, but his 2009 plans have not been finalized. (Ron McQueeney/IRL IndyCar Photo)

IN LIMBO? Dan Wheldon prepares for action at Infineon Raceway Saturday, but his 2009 plans have not been finalized. (Ron McQueeney/IRL IndyCar Photo)

HIGH TIMES: Mario Dominguez gets a high five from the Firestone Firehawk prior to Sunday's Peak Antifree & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Somona (Calif.) County. (Chris Jones/IRL IndyCar Photo)

HIGH TIMES: Mario Dominguez gets a high five from the Firestone Firehawk prior to Sunday's Peak Antifree & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Somona (Calif.) County. (Chris Jones/IRL IndyCar Photo)

THREEPEATER: Joe Amato won three U.S. Nationals titles. (Ron Lewis Photo)

THREEPEATER: Joe Amato won three U.S. Nationals titles. (Ron Lewis Photo)

READY TO RIDE: A preying mantis tries to go for a ride on one of the Team Red Bull helmets Saturday night at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. (Phil Cavali Photo)

READY TO RIDE: A preying mantis tries to go for a ride on one of the Team Red Bull helmets Saturday night at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. (Phil Cavali Photo)

Ashley Force (Ron Lewis Photo)

Ashley Force (Ron Lewis Photo)

Del Worsham (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

Del Worsham (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

FIRED-UP FEMALE: Ashley Force launches her Castrol GTX Ford Mustang off the starting line. (Ron Lewis Photo)

FIRED-UP FEMALE: Ashley Force launches her Castrol GTX Ford Mustang off the starting line. (Ron Lewis Photo)

SPIN TO WIN: Nic Faas (40) overcame an early race spin to win the USAC Western Midget Series/BCRA co-sanctioned event at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., over Bobby Boone. (Matt Sublett Photo)

SPIN TO WIN: Nic Faas (40) overcame an early race spin to win the USAC Western Midget Series/BCRA co-sanctioned event at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., over Bobby Boone. (Matt Sublett Photo)

Jason Johnson (Tim Moran Photo)

Jason Johnson (Tim Moran Photo)

MODIFIED MADNESS: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour competitors line up prior to the racing action in Saturday’s Whelen 150 at Ohio’s Mansfield Motorsports Park. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)

HAPPY GUY: Felipe Massa enjoys victory in Sunday’s European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain. (Steve Etherington Photo)

HAPPY GUY: Felipe Massa enjoys victory in Sunday’s European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain. (Steve Etherington Photo)

OUT FRONT: Helio Castroneves leads the way Sunday at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

OUT FRONT: Helio Castroneves leads the way Sunday at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

STILL ON TOP: Helio Castroneves (3) leads Team Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe in the closing laps of Sunday’s Peak Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County. (Tom Parker Photo)

STILL ON TOP: Helio Castroneves (3) leads Team Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe in the closing laps of Sunday’s Peak Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County. (Tom Parker Photo)

WELL DONE: Helio Castroneves waves the Brazilian flag after winning Sunday’s IRL IndyCar Grand Prix at Infineon Raceway. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

WELL DONE: Helio Castroneves waves the Brazilian flag after winning Sunday’s IRL IndyCar Grand Prix at Infineon Raceway. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

FIGHT TO THE FINISH: Brian Ickler (15) goes to the outside to hold off Matt Kobyluck Saturday in the closing laps of the Mansfield 150 at Mansfield (Ohio) Motorsports Park. (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

FIGHT TO THE FINISH: Brian Ickler (15) goes to the outside to hold off Matt Kobyluck Saturday in the closing laps of the Mansfield 150 at Mansfield (Ohio) Motorsports Park. (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

SEASON OF CHANGE: Richard Childress (center) announced Saturday that next season Casey Mears (right) will drive the No. 07 Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet, currently driven by Clint Bowyer (left). (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

SEASON OF CHANGE: Richard Childress (center) announced Saturday that next season Casey Mears (right) will drive the No. 07 Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet, currently driven by Clint Bowyer (left). (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

TRIUMPHANT: Brian Campbell celebrates his victory in Sunday’s Governor’s Cup 150 at The Milwaukee Mile. (Chuck Gonzalez Photo)

TRIUMPHANT: Brian Campbell celebrates his victory in Sunday’s Governor’s Cup 150 at The Milwaukee Mile. (Chuck Gonzalez Photo)

Lucas Luhr & Marco Werner (ALMS Photo)

Lucas Luhr & Marco Werner (ALMS Photo)

HIGH CLASS: The clubhouse at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville is very luxurious. (New Jersey Motorsports Park Photo)

HIGH CLASS: The clubhouse at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville is very luxurious. (New Jersey Motorsports Park Photo)

SIDEWAYS LEADER: Levi Jones (20) leads Cole Whitt during Sunday’s National Midget Hall of Fame Classic at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. (Jeff Arns Photo)

SIDEWAYS LEADER: Levi Jones (20) leads Cole Whitt during Sunday’s National Midget Hall of Fame Classic at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. (Jeff Arns Photo)

DOUBLE DAY: Don Prudhomme captured four Funny car and three Top Fuel Wallys as a driver at the U.S. Nationals. (Ron Lewis Photo)

DOUBLE DAY: Don Prudhomme captured four Funny car and three Top Fuel Wallys as a driver at the U.S. Nationals. (Ron Lewis Photo)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Caleb Holman takes a victory lap after his first USAR Hooters Pro Cup victory Aug. 20 at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Kathy Bond/USAR Photo)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Caleb Holman takes a victory lap after his first USAR Hooters Pro Cup victory Aug. 20 at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Kathy Bond/USAR Photo)

SUNNY CALIFORNIA: The Wayne Taylor-owned SunTrust Pontiac Dallara, driven by Max Angelelli and Michael Valiante, leads the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series event at California’s Infineon Raceway Saturday. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

SUNNY CALIFORNIA: The Wayne Taylor-owned SunTrust Pontiac Dallara, driven by Max Angelelli and Michael Valiante, leads the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series event at California’s Infineon Raceway Saturday. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

STOCK STAR: Bob Glidden leads the way with U.S. Nationals victories at nine. (Ron Lewis Photo)

STOCK STAR: Bob Glidden leads the way with U.S. Nationals victories at nine. (Ron Lewis Photo)

Through The Lens: Ted Horn

Through The Lens: Ted Horn

ROOKIE: Jimmie Johnson (81) tries to hold off Kyle Busch (51) and Todd Bodine for the lead during the Aug. 20 O'Reilly 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Ronda Greer/NASCAR Photo)

ROOKIE: Jimmie Johnson (81) tries to hold off Kyle Busch (51) and Todd Bodine for the lead during the Aug. 20 O'Reilly 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Ronda Greer/NASCAR Photo)

Rick Stewart (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

Rick Stewart (Mike Gbur/JMS Pro Photo)

AT THE GROVE: Jason Johnson (41) and Tony Stewart (right) are among the cars leading the field during the four-wide salute prior to the Aug. 19 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 360 Challenge race at Williams Grove Speedway. (Tim Moran Photo)

AT THE GROVE: Jason Johnson (41) and Tony Stewart (right) are among the cars leading the field during the four-wide salute prior to the Aug. 19 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 360 Challenge race at Williams Grove Speedway. (Tim Moran Photo)

ALL SMILES: Brad Keselowski (left) celebrates with car owner Dale Earnhardt, Jr. after winning his second NASCAR Nationwide Series race Friday at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

ALL SMILES: Brad Keselowski (left) celebrates with car owner Dale Earnhardt, Jr. after winning his second NASCAR Nationwide Series race Friday at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

CRANK IT UP: Cagnazzi Racing Pro Stock teammates David Connolly (left) and Jeg Coughlin drive through the banner Aug. 20, signifying the opening of zMAX Dragway @ Concord. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

CRANK IT UP: Cagnazzi Racing Pro Stock teammates David Connolly (left) and Jeg Coughlin drive through the banner Aug. 20, signifying the opening of zMAX Dragway @ Concord. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

PAYDIRT: Darren Miller (32d) passes Jeep VanWormer (55) and Josh McGuire en route to victory Friday night at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. (Tim Thomas Photo)

PAYDIRT: Darren Miller (32d) passes Jeep VanWormer (55) and Josh McGuire en route to victory Friday night at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. (Tim Thomas Photo)

PABLO CRUISE: Pablo Donoso (22) leads Logan Gomez (23) en route to becoming the record ninth-different driver to win an Indy Lights event this season Sunday afternoon at California’s Infineon Raceway. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

PABLO CRUISE: Pablo Donoso (22) leads Logan Gomez (23) en route to becoming the record ninth-different driver to win an Indy Lights event this season Sunday afternoon at California’s Infineon Raceway. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

Kurt Johnson (Ron Lewis Photo)

Kurt Johnson (Ron Lewis Photo)

THE KISS: Helio Castroneves gives his winning back-up car a delightful smooch Sunday afternoon at California’s Infineon Raceway. It was Castroneves’ first victory of the season. (Jim Haines/IRL IndyCar Photo)

THE KISS: Helio Castroneves gives his winning back-up car a delightful smooch Sunday afternoon at California’s Infineon Raceway. It was Castroneves’ first victory of the season. (Jim Haines/IRL IndyCar Photo)

TO THE LINE: Felipe Massa leads the way to the finish line during Sunday’s European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain. It was his fourth victory of the season. (Steve Etherington Photo)

TO THE LINE: Felipe Massa leads the way to the finish line during Sunday’s European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain. It was his fourth victory of the season. (Steve Etherington Photo)

BRISTOL STOMPED: The No. 9 team makes repairs to Kasey Kahne’s damaged Dodge. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

BRISTOL STOMPED: The No. 9 team makes repairs to Kasey Kahne’s damaged Dodge. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

HIGH-BANKED DRAMA: Carl Edwards (99) edges Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Kyle Busch (18) and Denny Hamlin Saturday night. (Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

HIGH-BANKED DRAMA: Carl Edwards (99) edges Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Kyle Busch (18) and Denny Hamlin Saturday night. (Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

TOP DOG: Carl Edwards celebrates his victory — his second straight and sixth of the season — in Satruday’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

TOP DOG: Carl Edwards celebrates his victory — his second straight and sixth of the season — in Satruday’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

A BIG MESS: This multi-car accident at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Saturday night included championship contenders Kasey Kahne (9) and Clint Bowyer (07). (Autostock Photo)

A BIG MESS: This multi-car accident at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Saturday night included championship contenders Kasey Kahne (9) and Clint Bowyer (07). (Autostock Photo)

KYLE CAN DO: Kyle Busch races his way toward his second ASA Midwest Tour victory Sunday at The Milwaukee Mile. (Al Graf Photo)

KYLE CAN DO: Kyle Busch races his way toward his second ASA Midwest Tour victory Sunday at The Milwaukee Mile. (Al Graf Photo)

Ashley Force (Ron Lewis Photo)

Ashley Force (Ron Lewis Photo)