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Photos: July 23, 2008

Photos from the July 23, 2008 issue of National Speed Sport News

NEEDING SPACE: Donny Schatz (15), Jason Sides (7s), Bob Felmlee (6) and Kevin Schaeffer prepare to line up for a heat race during the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup July 15 at Pennsylvania's Lerneverville Speedway. (Hein Brothers Photo)

NEEDING SPACE: Donny Schatz (15), Jason Sides (7s), Bob Felmlee (6) and Kevin Schaeffer prepare to line up for a heat race during the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup July 15 at Pennsylvania's Lerneverville Speedway. (Hein Brothers Photo)

GRAND SHOWING: The Grand Am Rolex Series field flashes around Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park Sunday. (Grand Am Photo)

GRAND SHOWING: The Grand Am Rolex Series field flashes around Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park Sunday. (Grand Am Photo)

Cody Darrah at Williams Grove Speedway (Adam Kulikowski Photo)

Cody Darrah at Williams Grove Speedway (Adam Kulikowski Photo)

Cody Darrah at Lincoln Speedway (Rich Kepner Photo)

Cody Darrah at Lincoln Speedway (Rich Kepner Photo)

Cody Darrah (89) at Williams Grove Speedway (Rich Kepner Photo)

Cody Darrah (89) at Williams Grove Speedway (Rich Kepner Photo)

Cody Darrah at Williams Grove Speedway (Julia Johnson Photo)

Cody Darrah at Williams Grove Speedway (Julia Johnson Photo)

Cody Darrah at Lincoln Speedway (Julia Johnson Photo)

Cody Darrah at Lincoln Speedway (Julia Johnson Photo)

Cody Darrah at Lincoln Speedway (Julia Johnson Photo)

Cody Darrah at Lincoln Speedway (Julia Johnson Photo)

BLUEGRASS MAGIC: Victor Lee makes his way around Richmond (Ky.) Raceway during Saturday’s 21st annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial. (Thomas Hendrickson Photo)

BLUEGRASS MAGIC: Victor Lee makes his way around Richmond (Ky.) Raceway during Saturday’s 21st annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial. (Thomas Hendrickson Photo)

AUDI POWER: The Audi R10s lead the ALMS field during Saturday’s Acura Sports Car Challenge at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. (Ted Rossino, Jr. Photo)

AUDI POWER: The Audi R10s lead the ALMS field during Saturday’s Acura Sports Car Challenge at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. (Ted Rossino, Jr. Photo)

WRONG WAY: John Memmer flips his sprint car during USAC Sprint Car action Saturday at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

WRONG WAY: John Memmer flips his sprint car during USAC Sprint Car action Saturday at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

A packed crowd watches the 92nd Indianapolis 500. (Bret Kelley/IRL IndyCar Photo)

A packed crowd watches the 92nd Indianapolis 500. (Bret Kelley/IRL IndyCar Photo)

NUMBERS: A big crowd turned out at Big Diamond Raceway to watch United Racing Company sprint-car action Friday. (Tim Moran Photo)

NUMBERS: A big crowd turned out at Big Diamond Raceway to watch United Racing Company sprint-car action Friday. (Tim Moran Photo)

Tony Stewart has two Brickyard trophies (2005, 2007). (Autostock Photo)

Tony Stewart has two Brickyard trophies (2005, 2007). (Autostock Photo)

CASHING IN: Donny Schatz (15) takes the lead from Craig Dollansky during Saturday’s Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway, ensuring himself the $25,000 winner’s check. (George Levy Photo)

CASHING IN: Donny Schatz (15) takes the lead from Craig Dollansky during Saturday’s Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway, ensuring himself the $25,000 winner’s check. (George Levy Photo)

BANNER ACT: Billy Moyer (21) takes the high road around Brian Shirley during the 50-lap Lucas Oil Late Model race at Tri-City Speedway Friday. (Don Figler Photo)

BANNER ACT: Billy Moyer (21) takes the high road around Brian Shirley during the 50-lap Lucas Oil Late Model race at Tri-City Speedway Friday. (Don Figler Photo)

Travis Kvapil (Autostock Photo)

Travis Kvapil (Autostock Photo)

Jimmie Johnson's crew servies the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway. (Autostock Photo)

Jimmie Johnson's crew servies the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway. (Autostock Photo)

CINEMA SHOWCASE: Graham Rahal paid tribute to team co-owner Paul Newman at Mid-Ohio by sporting a helmet depicting posters from many of Newman’s films. (Steve Snoddy/IRL IndyCar Photo)

CINEMA SHOWCASE: Graham Rahal paid tribute to team co-owner Paul Newman at Mid-Ohio by sporting a helmet depicting posters from many of Newman’s films. (Steve Snoddy/IRL IndyCar Photo)

FAST TIMES: Helio Castroneves notched his second pole in a row Saturday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. (Doug Day Photo)

FAST TIMES: Helio Castroneves notched his second pole in a row Saturday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. (Doug Day Photo)

RED-LETTER DAY: Team Penske crewmembers celebrate as Ryan Briscoe wins Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. (Dan Helrigel/IRL IndyCar Photo)

RED-LETTER DAY: Team Penske crewmembers celebrate as Ryan Briscoe wins Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. (Dan Helrigel/IRL IndyCar Photo)

TRUE FAN: Bentley, a Toy Australian Shepherd complete with protective earmuffs, sits on the hood of Tony Hunt’s sprint car before a USAC Western Sprint Car race. (Philippa Hunt Photo)

TRUE FAN: Bentley, a Toy Australian Shepherd complete with protective earmuffs, sits on the hood of Tony Hunt’s sprint car before a USAC Western Sprint Car race. (Philippa Hunt Photo)

Sam Hornish, Jr. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

Sam Hornish, Jr. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

Mark McFarland (Kathy Bond Photo)

Mark McFarland (Kathy Bond Photo)

Kevin Harvick (and wife Delana) after the 2003 Brickyard 400 (Ron McQueeney/IMS Photo)

Kevin Harvick (and wife Delana) after the 2003 Brickyard 400 (Ron McQueeney/IMS Photo)

P1: Lewis Hamilton races toward the pole Saturday at Hockenheimring. (Steve Etherington Photo)

P1: Lewis Hamilton races toward the pole Saturday at Hockenheimring. (Steve Etherington Photo)

SPECIAL K: Tim Kaeding (83) passes Brent Kaeding on his way to a Golden State Challenge victory at Antioch (Calif.) Speedway Saturday. (Tom Parker Photo)

SPECIAL K: Tim Kaeding (83) passes Brent Kaeding on his way to a Golden State Challenge victory at Antioch (Calif.) Speedway Saturday. (Tom Parker Photo)

David Gilliland (Autostock Photo)

David Gilliland (Autostock Photo)

Memo Rojas and Scott Pruett (Grand Am Photo)

Memo Rojas and Scott Pruett (Grand Am Photo)

Carl Edwards (HHP/Rusty Burroughs Photo)

Carl Edwards (HHP/Rusty Burroughs Photo)

Casey Mears set the qualifying record (48.311 seconds) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Aug. 7, 2004 (Dan Helrigel/IMS Photo)

Casey Mears set the qualifying record (48.311 seconds) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Aug. 7, 2004 (Dan Helrigel/IMS Photo)

CUSHION: Steve Kinser works the cushion at Pennsylvania’s Lernerville Speedway while Jac Haudenschild uses the bottom during heat race action for the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup July 15. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)

CUSHION: Steve Kinser works the cushion at Pennsylvania’s Lernerville Speedway while Jac Haudenschild uses the bottom during heat race action for the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup July 15. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)

DOMINANT: Steve Carlson (66) fights Dan Fredrickson for track position Friday at Iowa’s Hawkeye Downs Speedway en route to his fifth Keith Fleck Miller 100 victory. (Doug Hornickel Photo)

DOMINANT: Steve Carlson (66) fights Dan Fredrickson for track position Friday at Iowa’s Hawkeye Downs Speedway en route to his fifth Keith Fleck Miller 100 victory. (Doug Hornickel Photo)

Jeff Gordon was the inaugural Brickyard 400 in 1994 (IMS Photo)

Jeff Gordon was the inaugural Brickyard 400 in 1994 (IMS Photo)

MIDGET MASTER: Jerry Coons, Jr. powers his midget around Wisconsin’s Angell Park Speedway Sunday. (Roger Hamilton Photo)

MIDGET MASTER: Jerry Coons, Jr. powers his midget around Wisconsin’s Angell Park Speedway Sunday. (Roger Hamilton Photo)

CAISSE CLOSED: Scott Speed (2) makes his move on the outside of Sean Caisse (01) late in the race to win Friday night’s ARCA RE/MAX Series 150 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. (ARCA Photo)

LEADING: The Audi R10 turbo diesels were hard to beat at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Saturday during the American Le Mans Series event. The Audis finished one-two with Marco Werner and Lucas Luhr winning. (Doug Day Photo)

LEADING: The Audi R10 turbo diesels were hard to beat at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Saturday during the American Le Mans Series event. The Audis finished one-two with Marco Werner and Lucas Luhr winning. (Doug Day Photo)

LOOKING FOR MAGIC: Doug Yates (above), along with Max Jones, co-owns Yates Racing, which fields the Fords of David Gilliland and Travis Kvapil. (Autostock Photo)

LOOKING FOR MAGIC: Doug Yates (above), along with Max Jones, co-owns Yates Racing, which fields the Fords of David Gilliland and Travis Kvapil. (Autostock Photo)

Steve Kinser (Hein Brothers Photo)

Steve Kinser (Hein Brothers Photo)

BOON FOR BOEN: Kelly Boen celebrates his World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory at the Belleville (Kan.) High Banks Sunday. (Bob Jones Photo)

BOON FOR BOEN: Kelly Boen celebrates his World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory at the Belleville (Kan.) High Banks Sunday. (Bob Jones Photo)

ALL SMILES: Lewis Hamilton, who started on the pole for Sunday’s German Grand Prix, celebrates his fourth victory of the season. (Steve Etherington Photo)

ALL SMILES: Lewis Hamilton, who started on the pole for Sunday’s German Grand Prix, celebrates his fourth victory of the season. (Steve Etherington Photo)

PODIUM: James Davison (center) earned his first Indy Lights victory Sunday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. He is joined by runner-up Wade Cunningham and Pablo Donoso. (Dan Helrigel/IRL IndyCar Photo)

PODIUM: James Davison (center) earned his first Indy Lights victory Sunday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. He is joined by runner-up Wade Cunningham and Pablo Donoso. (Dan Helrigel/IRL IndyCar Photo)

NO BULL: Sebastian Vettel will replace the retiring David Coulthard (above) next season. (Steve Etherington Photo)

NO BULL: Sebastian Vettel will replace the retiring David Coulthard (above) next season. (Steve Etherington Photo)

GOING FOR GLORY: Levi Jones (20) races Damion Gardner Saturday at Tri-State Speedway. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

GOING FOR GLORY: Levi Jones (20) races Damion Gardner Saturday at Tri-State Speedway. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

Levi Jones (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

Levi Jones (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

Through The Lens: Davey Allison

Through The Lens: Davey Allison

JOHNNY B. GOOD: Johnny Benson celebrates his win in Saturday night’s Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway, the second for Benson this season. (Ronda Greer/NASCAR Photo)

JOHNNY B. GOOD: Johnny Benson celebrates his win in Saturday night’s Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway, the second for Benson this season. (Ronda Greer/NASCAR Photo)

CHECKING OUT: Johnny Benson (23) leads Chad Chaffin (40) and teammate Michael Annett (22) late in Saturday’s Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. (Ronda Greer/NASCAR Photo)

CHECKING OUT: Johnny Benson (23) leads Chad Chaffin (40) and teammate Michael Annett (22) late in Saturday’s Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. (Ronda Greer/NASCAR Photo)

Kyle Busch (Autostock Photo)

Kyle Busch (Autostock Photo)

TWO LANES: Brad Loyet (o5) holds off Dereck King for the first of Loyet’s two POWRi midget victories over the weekend at Macon (Ill.) Speedway. (Kevin Horcher Photo)

TWO LANES: Brad Loyet (o5) holds off Dereck King for the first of Loyet’s two POWRi midget victories over the weekend at Macon (Ill.) Speedway. (Kevin Horcher Photo)

UNDER THE FLAG: Missouri-native Carl Edwards (60) flashes under the checkered flag a winner Saturday night at Gateway Int’l Raceway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

UNDER THE FLAG: Missouri-native Carl Edwards (60) flashes under the checkered flag a winner Saturday night at Gateway Int’l Raceway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

THE TOP DOG: Robert Hight makes a qualifying run en route to becoming the top NHRA Funny Car qualifier Saturday at Pacific Raceways near Seattle. (NHRA Photo)

THE TOP DOG: Robert Hight makes a qualifying run en route to becoming the top NHRA Funny Car qualifier Saturday at Pacific Raceways near Seattle. (NHRA Photo)

TWICE IS NICE: Jason LIne claimed his second NHRA Pro Stock triumph of the season Sunday. (NHRA Photo)

TWICE IS NICE: Jason LIne claimed his second NHRA Pro Stock triumph of the season Sunday. (NHRA Photo)

FIRST ONE: Tony Bartone proudly displaces his first NHRA Funny Car Wally trophy after winning Sunday afternoon at Pacific Raceways near Seattle. (NHRA Photo)

FIRST ONE: Tony Bartone proudly displaces his first NHRA Funny Car Wally trophy after winning Sunday afternoon at Pacific Raceways near Seattle. (NHRA Photo)

Scott Dixon won the 2008 Indy 500 (David E. Heithaus Photo)

Scott Dixon won the 2008 Indy 500 (David E. Heithaus Photo)

RIGHT-ON RYAN: Ryan Briscoe (6) leads a pack of cars around Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio en route to his second triumph of the season. (Dan Helrigel/IRL IndyCar Photo)

RIGHT-ON RYAN: Ryan Briscoe (6) leads a pack of cars around Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio en route to his second triumph of the season. (Dan Helrigel/IRL IndyCar Photo)

SWEET TUNE: Matt Kobyluck takes the checkered flag to win Saturday’s Strutmasters.com 150 at the Music City Motorplex in Nashville. (Grant Halverson/NASCAR Photo)

SWEET TUNE: Matt Kobyluck takes the checkered flag to win Saturday’s Strutmasters.com 150 at the Music City Motorplex in Nashville. (Grant Halverson/NASCAR Photo)

Bill Elliott was 46 years old when he won the 2002 Brickyard 400 (Sheryl Creekmore Photo)

Bill Elliott was 46 years old when he won the 2002 Brickyard 400 (Sheryl Creekmore Photo)

WHEELING: Hunter Schuerenberg (11) and Damion Gardner battle at Tri-State Speedway during the Indiana Sprint Week finale. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

WHEELING: Hunter Schuerenberg (11) and Damion Gardner battle at Tri-State Speedway during the Indiana Sprint Week finale. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

HIGH SIDE: Jerry Coons, Jr. (69) uses the high side of Bloomington Speedway to beat Levi Jones to the USAC Indiana Sprint Week victory Friday. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

HIGH SIDE: Jerry Coons, Jr. (69) uses the high side of Bloomington Speedway to beat Levi Jones to the USAC Indiana Sprint Week victory Friday. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)