Recordings: 2006 Indy 500 Carb Day

Recordings from Carb Day for the 2006 Indianapolis 500, May 26, 2006. This gallery comprises clips from the IndyCar practice session, the start of the Indy Pro Series Freedom 100, and the Pit Stop Competition, including Danica Patrick vs Bryan Herta and Helio Castroneves’ win over Dario Franchitti in the final round.

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Three Cars Take Off - 0:46
Three cars take off from pit lane to start the final practice session before the Indy 500.

Carb Day Practice - 0:40
Several cars pass by during the final practice session.

Freedom 100 Start - 2:22
The start and first lap of the Indy Pro Series Freedom 100.

Danica Patrick vs Bryan Herta - 4:18
Patrick vs Herta in the pit stop competition. Listen for Dave Calabro’s “It’s Daaannnicaaa” at the beginning, and note how Herta finishes his pit stop well ahead of Danica (her crew had a problem with a wheel nut). There is about a one minute stretch before the pit stops start where not much is going on.

Helio Castroneves Wins - 2:19
Helio defeats Dario Franchitti in the final round of the pit stop competition and climbs the fence.