The musuem featured a fantastic display of a Speedway garage from 1956. Note extreme detail of items on shelves and walls.

The rear view mirror on the Marmon Wasp from 1911 looked quite a bit like the mirrors on the Penske cars of 2006.

Traffic was backed up for miles on Lynhurst five hours before the race started. Building in right background is Kenny Berstein drag racing shop.

The Speedway Gift Shop was crowded on the morning of the race.

A panarama of the festivities before the start of the race. Click lower right to enlarge.

As the final notes of "Back Home Again in Indiana" are sung by Mr. Jim Nabors, the balloons soar skyward.

Tour De France Champion Lance Armstrong leads the 33 cars on the parade lap.

The green flag is ready to be waved and send the 2006 field off for the 500 miles.

The two Penske cars of Hornish and Castroneves boxed in Dan Wheldon as they took the green. Shortly after Wheldon took the lead and dominated.

Hornish and Wheldon carried out a torrid duel during the race.

Kanaan was leading with only a few laps to go but had to come in for fuel.

Michael had his work cut out for him when the green came out with just seven laps to go. All cars were in full race mode ready to eat him alive.

Hornish begins to set up Marco as the last lap begins. Hornish had already failed to pass the young driver in Turn Three. The crowd went wild.

The victory Awards Celebration was held at the Speedway in a large tent. It was a fantastic event.

Danica Patrick speaks at the Awards Dinner after receiving her eighth place prize money. Yes, that is Danica.

Dario did better than he expected after his problems finding speed in practice, but just couldn't claw his way to the front.

Kanaan was disappointed he did not finish higher. But what true race car driver has not said that after every race they did not win.

Scott Dixon peers at his winning check.

A pensive Dan Wheldon speaks to the audience. He dominated the first three quarters of the race only to drop back because of handling difficulties.

A young Marco speaks after receiving rookie of year award (box). It is amazing that a 19 year old placed second. What were you doing at 19 years old?

Everyone listens intently as the great one, Mr. Penske (as he was referred to all evening), speaks to the distinguished audience.

Sam was very emotional during his acceptance speeches. He nearly broke down crying on two occasions.

Sam Hornish shares a moment with emcee Bob Jenkins.

The Penske Team gathers on stage to accept the accolades of their 14th win as Sam addresses the audience.

Following the dinner the attendees were treated to the site of the Pagoda at night.