On the flight out some of the scenery looked like the surface of Mars.

Good view of TMS coming into DFW Airport.

The lines were long at the driver autograph session on Community Day.

On Community Day fans can walk out onto Pit Road.

One of Target cars takes on fuel at the Garage Area fueling station.

One of Tony Kanaan's cars sits out in front of his garage for fans to view.

Crews do final preparations on TK's race car.

One of Hornish's #6 Penske entries.

All crews were doing final work on the race cars on Community Day getting them ready for Carburetion Day and the race.

Brand new Firstone Tires sit ready for their work on race day.

Carmelo Anthony was not the only NBA presence at Indy. The Maloof's, in addition to the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, own the Sacramento Kings NBA team.

The cutaway car shown on the ABC broadcast to give viewers a better idea of inner workings of todays modern Indy Car.

In this photo you can see the shape of the old control tower.

Tire marks are caused by drivers practicing pit road exits.

When you re at Indy you are also at a National Historic Landmark.

It was popular for fans to get their picture taken while kissing the bricks.

Anybody want to spend a 500 Mile Race in this area like some team members do?

Is this the same Forsythe that owns cars in the other series?

The World Famous Yard of Bricks.

Every drivers dream is to be at the top of the Pylon at the end of 500 Miles.

There are hundreds of light bulbs in the tower.

The F1 Bridge looks suspiciously like an updated version of the old wooden backstretch bridge.

An incredible selection of past Indy race cars were on display on the F1 Track also known as Hulman Boulevard. This is Johncock's '82 winner.

Car that was to be driven by Tony Bettenhausen in 1961.

Cockpit shot of Jack McGrath's dirt track car from 1955.

Is it any wonder the Offenhauser motor is one of the most revered powerplants of all time.

No visit to Indy would be complete without a trip around the track. This bus was used in the Helio Castroneves piece on TV.

Union Jacks Restaurant on Crawfordsville Road near the Speedway is a popular and fun place to eat.

The crowd at the IMS Radio Network Radio Show from Brickyard Plaza on Carb day was the largest they had ever had.

Voice of the 500 Mike King interviews Vitor Meira and Arie Lyundyke Jr. on the radio show.

The famous Mug 'n' Bun on 10th Street near Lynhurst is one of the most popular places in town during May. The drive-in features car service.

A monstrous sign near the main entrace to the Speedway welcomed Michael Andretti back for another try at winning the 500.

The Carb Day crowd was huge -- one of the biggest in memory.

The Racing Collectables and Nolgalia show at the Fairgrounds was popular as ever. Guests included Salt Walther, Parnelli Jones and other drivers.

The calm before the storm on Georgetown Road. Police are forced to close down the street to traffic the day before the race because of the crowds.