Category Archives: Sonoma Go Pro Grand Prix

Mormon Meteor at Blackhawk Museum

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I enjoyed learning about the Mormon Meteor III (video by Jay Leno) and hearing historian David Fetherston’s speak (video of lecture) about “Bonneville Then and Now” last Saturday September 10th as part of the Blackhawk Museum’s Speaker Series. Took Meteor will be there for only a few more days before returning to the Price Museum of Speed in Salt Lake City, Utah.

224343_10101824926848780_1538848895_nNext Sunday is annual trek to the Go Pro Grand Prix at Sonoma Raceway. It is the final of this year’s Indy series.and my last chance to see my favorite driver Helio Castroneves race this year.

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Days 2 and 3 – Indy Sonoma Grand Prix

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Dario Franchitti out of racing after a terrible accident but at the track signing autographs for kids and helping his team

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At the garage area pre-race

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Helio emerges from his trailer to meet his fans

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The Number 3 leaving the garage area for the track

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Helio ready for morning practice

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The boss…Roger Penske with his game face on

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Juan Pablo Montoya and son arrive at autograph session.

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Will Power, Ryan Hunter-Ray and others at autograph session

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Top Hitachi official checking out the Number 3 which Hitachi sponsors. Definitely getting the VIP treatment.

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Outside Helio’s trailers. What little girls do when Daddy goes racing.

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Firestone team getting the tires ready.

 

 

Day 1 – Practice Indy Sonoma Grand Prix

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In the garage pre-practice. Helio Castroneves’ Number 3 car. My favorite driver.

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Graham Rahal’s car headed to the inspection area.

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Tristan Vautier’s tribute to Justin Wilson who died in last week’s Indy race.

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The charity established in Justin’s memory

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A Firestone “tattoo” for my granddaughters. One on the other arm as well and the same brought home for them to put on tomorrow morning.

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View from the new terrace built atop Turn 2.

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The view to the Grandstand and paddock from the same terrace.

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Helio’s car in position number one on pit lane. I have a pit pass for tomorrow to get up close and personal.

…Helio taking a short cut at Turn 9 and coming down by the grandstand.