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Photos: May 21, 2008

Photos from the May 21, 2008 issue of National Speed Sport News

OUT FIRST: Dick Rathmann, Ed Elisian and Jimmy Reece shared the front row for the 1958 Indianapolis 500. (IMS Photo)

OUT FIRST: Dick Rathmann, Ed Elisian and Jimmy Reece shared the front row for the 1958 Indianapolis 500. (IMS Photo)

TRAGEDY: Pat O’Connor died when his car flipped and caught fire on the first lap of the 1958 Indy 500.

TRAGEDY: Pat O’Connor died when his car flipped and caught fire on the first lap of the 1958 Indy 500.

FATAL LICK: Jerry Unser’s machine goes out of the speedway during the multi-car crash on the first lap that claimed Pat O’Connor. (IMS Photo)

FATAL LICK: Jerry Unser’s machine goes out of the speedway during the multi-car crash on the first lap that claimed Pat O’Connor. (IMS Photo)

IN LINE: Jimmy Bryan (1), George Amick (99) and Tony Bettenhausen race for position. (IMS Photo)

IN LINE: Jimmy Bryan (1), George Amick (99) and Tony Bettenhausen race for position. (IMS Photo)

Chub Frank (Frank Ruefer Photo)

Chub Frank (Frank Ruefer Photo)

FOR THE LEAD: Josh Richards (1) rides the cushion around Chub Frank (1*) Friday night at Ohio’s Attica Raceway Park. (Rick Sherer Photo)

FOR THE LEAD: Josh Richards (1) rides the cushion around Chub Frank (1*) Friday night at Ohio’s Attica Raceway Park. (Rick Sherer Photo)

TOPSY TURVEY: Shane Stewart takes a nasty flip during World of Outlaws action at Lernerville Speedway in Pennsylvania. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)

TOPSY TURVEY: Shane Stewart takes a nasty flip during World of Outlaws action at Lernerville Speedway in Pennsylvania. (Joe Secka/JMS Pro Photo)

PASSING PLAY: Jason Meyers (14) holds off a charge by Jac Haudenschild to grab his fourth series win May 13 at Lernerville Speedway. (Hein Brothers Photo)

PASSING PLAY: Jason Meyers (14) holds off a charge by Jac Haudenschild to grab his fourth series win May 13 at Lernerville Speedway. (Hein Brothers Photo)

FINALLY: Steve Kinser collected his first victory in 2008 Thursday at Williams Grove Speedway. (Hein Brothers Photo)

FINALLY: Steve Kinser collected his first victory in 2008 Thursday at Williams Grove Speedway. (Hein Brothers Photo)

READY TO ROLL: The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series lines up four wide last May at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

READY TO ROLL: The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series lines up four wide last May at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

NOT SO NEW: Rookie Justin Wilson has competed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the 2003 U.S. Grand Prix. (Steve Snoddy/IRL IndyCar Photo)

NOT SO NEW: Rookie Justin Wilson has competed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the 2003 U.S. Grand Prix. (Steve Snoddy/IRL IndyCar Photo)

SPEEDY TEEN: Tanner Swanson (17) battles Nick Rescino, Jr. (11) for the lead Sunday at Altamont Motorsports Park. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

SPEEDY TEEN: Tanner Swanson (17) battles Nick Rescino, Jr. (11) for the lead Sunday at Altamont Motorsports Park. (Dennis Mattish Photo)

NEW WINNERS: USAC saw a pair of new winners during the Midget Maynia swing through Wisconsin and Illinois. (Mark Funderburk Photo)

NEW WINNERS: USAC saw a pair of new winners during the Midget Maynia swing through Wisconsin and Illinois. (Mark Funderburk Photo)

FIRST TIMER: Bradley Galedrige enjoys victory lane at Slinger (Wis.) Superspeedway on Saturday. (Mark Funderburk Photo)

FIRST TIMER: Bradley Galedrige enjoys victory lane at Slinger (Wis.) Superspeedway on Saturday. (Mark Funderburk Photo)

NINE CARS: Dave Darland (9) fights off his teammate Kody Swanson during Friday night’s USAC midget race at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway in Wisconsin. (Phil Rider Photo)

NINE CARS: Dave Darland (9) fights off his teammate Kody Swanson during Friday night’s USAC midget race at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway in Wisconsin. (Phil Rider Photo)

Through The Lens: Jim Hurtubise

Through The Lens: Jim Hurtubise

CALAMITY CORNER: Ron Hornaday, Jr. (33) spins after making contact with Kyle Busch in turn four during Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Phil Cavali Photo)

CALAMITY CORNER: Ron Hornaday, Jr. (33) spins after making contact with Kyle Busch in turn four during Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Phil Cavali Photo)

HERE IT COMES: Todd Bodine (30) pushes Ron Hornaday, Jr. down the frontstretch Friday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

HERE IT COMES: Todd Bodine (30) pushes Ron Hornaday, Jr. down the frontstretch Friday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

LOWE'S LUCK: Matt Crafton celebrates his first-career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory Friday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Autostock Photo)

LOWE'S LUCK: Matt Crafton celebrates his first-career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory Friday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Autostock Photo)

The Borg-Warner Trophy (IMS Photo)

The Borg-Warner Trophy (IMS Photo)

ELUSIVE TITLE: In six Indianapolis 500 starts, Tony Kanaan's best finish is a second in 2004. (Dana Garrett/IRL IndyCar Photo)

ELUSIVE TITLE: In six Indianapolis 500 starts, Tony Kanaan's best finish is a second in 2004. (Dana Garrett/IRL IndyCar Photo)

Ryan Briscoe (Ron McQueeney/IRL IndyCar Photo)

Ryan Briscoe (Ron McQueeney/IRL IndyCar Photo)

POINT: Tommy Archer maneuvers his Dodge Viper to victory Sunday at Miller Motorsports Park during SCCA Pro Speed GT competition. (Mark Weber Photo)

POINT: Tommy Archer maneuvers his Dodge Viper to victory Sunday at Miller Motorsports Park during SCCA Pro Speed GT competition. (Mark Weber Photo)

TO THE FRONT: Warren Johnson claimed No. 1 qualifier in Pro Stock at Bristol Dragway, one week after missing the show at Gateway Int’l Raceway in Madison, Ill. (NHRA Photo)

TO THE FRONT: Warren Johnson claimed No. 1 qualifier in Pro Stock at Bristol Dragway, one week after missing the show at Gateway Int’l Raceway in Madison, Ill. (NHRA Photo)

FUELED FEMALE: With her victory over Mike Neff Sunday, Melanie Troxel became the first woman to win in both Top Fuel and Funny Car. (NHRA Photo)

FUELED FEMALE: With her victory over Mike Neff Sunday, Melanie Troxel became the first woman to win in both Top Fuel and Funny Car. (NHRA Photo)

Marco Andretti (Ron McQueeney/IRL IndyCar Photo)

Marco Andretti (Ron McQueeney/IRL IndyCar Photo)

FAMILY AFFAIR: Brian Birkhofer celebrates his victory in Friday night’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event with his son, Cruz. (Rick Schwallie Photo)

FAMILY AFFAIR: Brian Birkhofer celebrates his victory in Friday night’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event with his son, Cruz. (Rick Schwallie Photo)

EIGHTH WONDER: Eric Gordon celebrates his eighth victory in the Little 500 last year at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway. (David Sink Photo)

EIGHTH WONDER: Eric Gordon celebrates his eighth victory in the Little 500 last year at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway. (David Sink Photo)

HARD KNOCK: A.J. Foyt IV's No. 2 Vision Racing Dallara-Honda skids across the track after wrecking Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Mark Reed/IRL IndyCar Photo)

HARD KNOCK: A.J. Foyt IV's No. 2 Vision Racing Dallara-Honda skids across the track after wrecking Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Mark Reed/IRL IndyCar Photo)

MAKING IT: Buddy Lazier waves to the crowd after bumping his way into the 92nd Indianapolis 500 lineup Sunday. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

MAKING IT: Buddy Lazier waves to the crowd after bumping his way into the 92nd Indianapolis 500 lineup Sunday. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

UNIFIED: Will Power awaits his turn on the Speedway. (Shawn Payne/IRL IndyCar Photo)

UNIFIED: Will Power awaits his turn on the Speedway. (Shawn Payne/IRL IndyCar Photo)

FRONT ROW: Dan Wheldon makes a qualifying run at IMS. (David E. Heithaus Photo)

FRONT ROW: Dan Wheldon makes a qualifying run at IMS. (David E. Heithaus Photo)

FAMILY MEN: Graham and Bobby Rahal talk on pit road during qualifying Saturday. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

FAMILY MEN: Graham and Bobby Rahal talk on pit road during qualifying Saturday. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

FATHER AND SON: Aldo Andretti (left) looks on as his son, John, is intereviewed after qualifying for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Saturday. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

FATHER AND SON: Aldo Andretti (left) looks on as his son, John, is intereviewed after qualifying for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Saturday. (Ginny Heithaus Photo)

FLAMMABLE: Phil Giebler suffered pulmonary contusions after this hard crash into the first-turn wall Saturday. (John Gray/IRL IndyCar Photo)

FLAMMABLE: Phil Giebler suffered pulmonary contusions after this hard crash into the first-turn wall Saturday. (John Gray/IRL IndyCar Photo)

LAPPING IN: Marco Andretti (26) leads Ryan Briscoe during practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (David E. Heithaus Photo)

LAPPING IN: Marco Andretti (26) leads Ryan Briscoe during practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (David E. Heithaus Photo)

ADORNED: Helio Castroneves celebrates his win in the 2001 Indianapolis 500. (IMS Photo)

ADORNED: Helio Castroneves celebrates his win in the 2001 Indianapolis 500. (IMS Photo)

HARD DRIVE: Tim Kaeding (10) makes contact with leader Kyle Hirst during Saturday’s Dave Bradway, Jr. Memorial race at Silver Dollar Speedway. (Shane Muir Photo)

HARD DRIVE: Tim Kaeding (10) makes contact with leader Kyle Hirst during Saturday’s Dave Bradway, Jr. Memorial race at Silver Dollar Speedway. (Shane Muir Photo)

DOWN THE HILL: The BMW-powered Samax Riley Daytona Prototype wheeled by Ryan Dalziel and Henri Zogaib heads down the hill at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca Saturday afternoon. (Jerry Jones Photo)

DOWN THE HILL: The BMW-powered Samax Riley Daytona Prototype wheeled by Ryan Dalziel and Henri Zogaib heads down the hill at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca Saturday afternoon. (Jerry Jones Photo)

Graham Rahal (Chris Jones/IRL IndyCar Photo)

Graham Rahal (Chris Jones/IRL IndyCar Photo)

HER YEAR? Danica Patrick, who became the first woman to win an IndyCar race with her victory in Motegi, Japan, in April, could add the prestige of eing the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 to her record this May. (Dan Helrigel/IRL IndyCar Photo)

HER YEAR? Danica Patrick, who became the first woman to win an IndyCar race with her victory in Motegi, Japan, in April, could add the prestige of eing the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 to her record this May. (Dan Helrigel/IRL IndyCar Photo)

Scott Dixon (Ron McQueeney/IRL IndyCar Photo)

Scott Dixon (Ron McQueeney/IRL IndyCar Photo)

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Dale Jarrett drives the UPS truck around Lowe's Motor Speedway prior to Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Jarrett's final stock-car event. (Autostock Photo)

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Dale Jarrett drives the UPS truck around Lowe's Motor Speedway prior to Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Jarrett's final stock-car event. (Autostock Photo)

THE DEFENDER: Casey Mears scored his first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory in last year's Coca-Cola 600. (David Allio Photo)

THE DEFENDER: Casey Mears scored his first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory in last year's Coca-Cola 600. (David Allio Photo)

TRANSFER AND TRIUMPH: Kasey Kahne enjoys a Budweiser after capturing Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

TRANSFER AND TRIUMPH: Kasey Kahne enjoys a Budweiser after capturing Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

BY POPULAR DEMAND: After being voted in by his fans, Kasey Kahne captured the $1-million-to-win NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Saturday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. (Jason Smith/Getty Images)

BY POPULAR DEMAND: After being voted in by his fans, Kasey Kahne captured the $1-million-to-win NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Saturday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. (Jason Smith/Getty Images)

EMOTIONAL VICTORY: Casey Mears (right) gets a hug from teammate Jimmie Johnson after winning last year's Coca-Cola 600. (Autostock Photo)

EMOTIONAL VICTORY: Casey Mears (right) gets a hug from teammate Jimmie Johnson after winning last year's Coca-Cola 600. (Autostock Photo)

OPEN-WHEEL All-STARS: A.J. Allmendinger (84) and Sam Hornish, Jr. raced their way into Saturday's All-Star Race. (Autostock Photo)

OPEN-WHEEL All-STARS: A.J. Allmendinger (84) and Sam Hornish, Jr. raced their way into Saturday's All-Star Race. (Autostock Photo)

ELECTED: Kasey Kahne celebrates his victory in Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

ELECTED: Kasey Kahne celebrates his victory in Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

NOT TONIGHT: Kyle Busch's crew pushes the No. 18 behind the wall during Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

NOT TONIGHT: Kyle Busch's crew pushes the No. 18 behind the wall during Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

Kyle Busch (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

Kyle Busch (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

SMOKE SHOW: Greg Biffle won the inaugural Pennzoil Platinum Burnout Competition prior to Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

SMOKE SHOW: Greg Biffle won the inaugural Pennzoil Platinum Burnout Competition prior to Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

LAST CHANCE HERO: A.J. Allmendinger celebrates his victory in Saturday's Sprint Showdown at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

LAST CHANCE HERO: A.J. Allmendinger celebrates his victory in Saturday's Sprint Showdown at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

NO BULL: The No. 83 Red Bull crew pushes their Toyota Camry toward the finish line in Thursday's NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge. (John Harrelson/Getty Images)

NO BULL: The No. 83 Red Bull crew pushes their Toyota Camry toward the finish line in Thursday's NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge. (John Harrelson/Getty Images)

ROCKING OUT: 3 Doors Down performs a pre-race concert prior to Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

ROCKING OUT: 3 Doors Down performs a pre-race concert prior to Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

HAPPY PAIR: Legendary car owner Ralph Wilke (left) enjoys victory lane with driver Jerry Coons, Jr. Sunday night at Wisconsin’s Angell Park Speedway. (Jeff Arns Photo)

HAPPY PAIR: Legendary car owner Ralph Wilke (left) enjoys victory lane with driver Jerry Coons, Jr. Sunday night at Wisconsin’s Angell Park Speedway. (Jeff Arns Photo)

Paul Hahn (ARCA Photo)

Paul Hahn (ARCA Photo)

CHECKERED FLAG: Matt Carter (46) leads Patrick Sheltra under the checkered flag to post his first ARCA RE/MAX Series victory Sunday at Toledo (Ohio) Speedway. (ARCA Photo)

CHECKERED FLAG: Matt Carter (46) leads Patrick Sheltra under the checkered flag to post his first ARCA RE/MAX Series victory Sunday at Toledo (Ohio) Speedway. (ARCA Photo)

PORSCHE POWER: The Penske Racing Porsche wheeled by Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas navigates Utah’s Miller Motorsports Park en route to winning Sunday’s American Le Mans Series race. (Keith D. Rizzo Photo)

PORSCHE POWER: The Penske Racing Porsche wheeled by Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas navigates Utah’s Miller Motorsports Park en route to winning Sunday’s American Le Mans Series race. (Keith D. Rizzo Photo)

THE ORIGINALS: Donnie (left) and Bobby Allison broke onto the NASCAR scene in the 1960s and have a combined 94 victories. (NSSN Archives Photo)

THE ORIGINALS: Donnie (left) and Bobby Allison broke onto the NASCAR scene in the 1960s and have a combined 94 victories. (NSSN Archives Photo)

RESUMING HIS ROLE: Jim Nabors, who began singing “Back Home Again In Indiana” on race day in 1972, will return to his traditional role at this year’s Indianapolis 500. (Dave Edelstein/IMS Photo)

RESUMING HIS ROLE: Jim Nabors, who began singing “Back Home Again In Indiana” on race day in 1972, will return to his traditional role at this year’s Indianapolis 500. (Dave Edelstein/IMS Photo)

BUSCHWHACKED: Kyle Busch (left) gets some advice from older brother Kurt last season at Daytona Int’l Speedway. Kurt, the 2004 Sprint Cup Champion, has 17 victories, while Kyle has seven. (Autostock Photo)

BUSCHWHACKED: Kyle Busch (left) gets some advice from older brother Kurt last season at Daytona Int’l Speedway. Kurt, the 2004 Sprint Cup Champion, has 17 victories, while Kyle has seven. (Autostock Photo)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY: The Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder driven by Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas navigates Miller Motorsports Park Sunday. (KEITH D. RiZZO PHOTO)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY: The Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder driven by Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas navigates Miller Motorsports Park Sunday. (KEITH D. RiZZO PHOTO)

Indianapolis 500 Starting Grid

The 33 drivers who will take the green in Sunday's 92nd running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.