The IndyCar Grand Prix of Sonoma was held on Sunday afternoon (August 30) under sunny blue skies. Going into the race, six drivers from four different teams were mathematically in contention for the championship title. Scott Dixon in the #9 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet won the race and his forth championship via a tiebreaker with Juan Pablo Montoya. Congratulations to Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing. Looking forward to next years IndyCar season, and excited that a race will be held in my hometown of Boston. Thanks to everyone who has helped me this year. Hope you like the photos.
Pit lane before pre-race festivities
IndyCar did a great job at providing fans with plenty of entertainment before the race ranging from the pit lane walk to a rock concert. Great accessibility for fans is a hallmark of the IndyCar experience
Drivers were introduced to race fans before the race, with each of the six championship contenders being interviewed
“Standing to attention” before walking onto the stage for the National Anthem
In remembrance of Justin Wilson, there was moving tribute, moment of silence, a rousing rendition of God Save the Queen, and the number 25 in the sky
Fireworks and a fly-by before the race
Pole-sitter Will Power in the #1 Team Penske Chevrolet leads the field through the Turn 8 Esses
Oriol Servia in the #25 Andretti Autosport Honda
Tristan Vautier in the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda
Jack Hawksworth in the #41 A.J. Foyt Enterprises Honda
Second place in the race went to Ryan Hunter-Reay in the #28 Andretti Autosport Honda
Juan Pablo Montoya in the #2 Team Penske Chevrolet
Helio Castroneves in the the #3 Team Penske Chevrolet
Through the Turn 10A chicane with Charlie Kimball in the #83 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet who placed third in the race
Graham Rahal in the #15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda
Race winner and 2015 Champion, Scott Dixon in the #9 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet