California Speedway Collection

Menards Infiniti Pro Series
Travis Gregg (USA) Sam Schmidt Motorsports, finished third in the California 100. California Speedway, Fontana, CA, 16, October, 2005

Menards Infiniti Pro Series
Wade Cunningham (USA) Brian Stewart Racing (R), on his way to winning the California 100. California Speedway, Fontana, CA, 16, October, 2005

Menards Infiniti Pro Series: Travis Gregg Sam Schmidt Motorsports, finished third in the California 100
Travis Gregg (USA) Sam Schmidt Motorsports, finished third in the California 100. California Speedway, Fontana, CA, 16, October, 2005

Menards Infiniti Pro Series: Jeff Simmons Kenn Hardley Racing, finsihed second in the California 100
Jeff Simmons (USA) Kenn Hardley Racing (24), finsihed second in the California 100. California Speedway, Fontana, CA, 16, October, 2005

Infiniti Pro Series: Mark Taylor, Panther Racing, won the race and the 2003 championship
Mark Taylor (GBR), Panther Racing, won the race and the 2003 championship. Infiniti Pro Series, Rd13, California 100, California Speedway, Fontana, USA, 20 September 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Team owner Bobby Rahal (USA) and driver Jimmy Vasser (USA), talk over their options after qualifying only seventeenth for the Yamaha 400 Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Al Unser, Jr. (USA) meets up with his number 1 fan just prior to qualifying ninth for the Yamaha 400. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA. 23 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Jacques Lazier, (USA), gets some advice from his father, former Super-V and Indy car driver Bob Lazier (USA) at the Yamaha 400. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Indy Racing League: Rookie Tomas Scheckter Red Bull Cheever Racing, at speed during practice for the Yamaha 400
Rookie Tomas Scheckter (RSA) Red Bull Cheever Racing, at speed during practice for the Yamaha 400. Scheckter later qualified in 3rd place. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Indy Racing League: Eddie Cheever leaves the pits on a practice run at the Yamaha 400
Eddie Cheever leaves the pits on a practice run at the Yamaha 400. Cheever later qualifed his Red Bull Infiniti on pole. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA. 23 March 2002

Robbie Buhl, (USA), takes shelter from the California sunshine prior to setting fifth fastest practice time for the Yamaha 400. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Helio Castroneves, (BRA), Team Penske prepares for practice at the Yamaha 400. He will start the race on row 8 in 15th position. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Eddie Cheever (USA), foreground, and team mate Tomas Scheckter (RSA), wait in the pit lane before practice for the Yamaha 400

Penske team manager Tim Cindric (centre) listens to his drivers Gil de Ferran(BRA), left, and Helio Castroneves(BRA), second right, after the first round of practice at the Yamaha 400

Felipe Giaffone, (BRA), puts on his gloves prior to practice for the Yamaha 400 Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA. 23 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Laurent Redon, (FRA), Dallara / Infiniti, makes an early pit stop on his way to a career best third place finish in
Laurent Redon, (FRA), Dallara/Infiniti, makes an early pit stop on his way to a career best third place finish in the Yamaha 400 Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California, USA. 24 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Scott Sharp, (USA), leads Helio Castroneves (BRA), Jacques Lazier (USA), and Gil de Ferran (BRA) on the way to an 8th place finish in the Yamaha 400. Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California, USA

Jimmy Vasser (USA), Dallara / Chevrolet, makes his first IRL appearance of the season for Team Rahal at the Yamaha 400
Jimmy Vasser (USA), Dallara/Chevrolet, makes his first IRL appearance of the season for Team Rahal at the Yamaha 400. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA. 23 March 2002

Yamaha 400 race winner Sam Hornish Jr. (USA) leaves the pits for the final time Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California
Yamaha 400 race winner Sam Hornish Jr. (USA) leaves the pits for the final time. Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California, USA. 24 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Eddie Cheever, (USA), Dallara / InfinitI, pits for the final time in the Yamaha 400
Eddie Cheever, (USA), Dallara/InfinitI, pits for the final time in the Yamaha 400. He retired with engine failure after a restart. Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California, USA. 24 March 2002

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"Thrills and Triumphs at California Speedway" The Menards Infiniti Pro Series drivers put on a show at the California Speedway, with Travis Gregg of Sam Schmidt Motorsports finishing third in the intense California 100 race. Not far behind was Jeff Simmons of Kenn Hardley Racing, securing second place in a nail-biting finish. However, it was Mark Taylor of Panther Racing who stole the spotlight by not only winning the race but also clinching the 2003 championship title in an impressive display of skill and determination. Meanwhile, Marlboro Team Penske drivers Gil de Ferran and Helio Castroneves strategized after qualifying seventeenth for their upcoming race. Team owner Bobby Rahal and driver Jimmy Vasser were also deep in discussion as they sought to improve their performance after a disappointing qualifying round. Al Unser Jr. , always a crowd favorite, took time to meet his number one fan before qualifying ninth for the Yamaha 400. Jacques Lazier received valuable advice from his father, former Super-V and Indy car driver Bob Lazier, as he prepared for this high-stakes event. In practice sessions leading up to the race, rookie Tomas Scheckter of Red Bull Cheever Racing showcased his speed while Eddie Cheever left no doubt about his skills as he qualified on pole position with his Red Bull Infiniti car. Robbie Buhl found respite from the scorching California sunshine before setting an impressive fifth fastest practice time for the Yamaha 400. And Helio Castroneves of Team Penske geared up for another thrilling session on this iconic track. As anticipation built among fans and competitors alike, Eddie Cheever and teammate Tomas Scheckter waited patiently in pit lane before hitting the track once again during practice runs. Their strong performances ultimately earned them pole position and third place respectively. California Speedway proved yet again why it is revered as one of racing's most exciting venues.