Sights & Sounds: Getting ready to kiss the bricks at Indianapolis
It is almost time for one of the biggest races of the season, the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fans have been filing into the historic speedway since early this morning, with teams hard at work in the garage preparing for Sunday's race.
The teams have been busy setting up their pit stalls, taking the cars through the NASCAR technical inspection and rolling the cars out on pit road.
Tire prep ✔️✔️ #NW88JR pic.twitter.com/tAu3Ilz7jw
— Nationwide 88 (@nationwide88) July 26, 2015
Your Pole-Sitter, #CarlEdwards is in the @StanleyRacing #Camry today! #NASCAR #Brickyard400 pic.twitter.com/Yg82TmYa50
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) July 26, 2015
#JRNation, enjoy a hot lap around @IMS #NW88JR #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/iGVz2qZMW2
— Nationwide 88 (@nationwide88) July 26, 2015
The drivers, on the other hand, have been making sponsor appearances, hospitality visits and more.
.@RyanJNewman talks with soldiers from @hopeforwarriors before Sunday's race at @IMS. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/FAdt3PYhEF
— Jay W. Pennell (@jaywpennell) July 26, 2015
Lots of fans checking out inspection at the brickyard this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/qYfNVrCwax
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) July 26, 2015
.@MichaelAnnett has been busy with appearances and autographs this morning. pic.twitter.com/adUPCx72Vv
— HSM Team 46 (@TeamHSM46) July 26, 2015
It is very hot at Indianapolis, which will be a challenge for both drivers and crew members throughout the day. Most pit stalls are equipped with large cooling units, but hydration will be key throughout the day.
Science experiment! My pre race weight, I'm planning on taking in 80oz of fluids in the race, we'll see what I lose. pic.twitter.com/QJ0W071Yz3
— landon cassill (@landoncassill) July 26, 2015
One of the most important tools on pit road today. It's a hot one at @IMS & crew members have added fire gear.#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/8QTzztgjqA
— Jay W. Pennell (@jaywpennell) July 26, 2015
As the race nears, the competitors packed into the weekly driver-crew chief meeting before making their way to driver introductions.
Time to play "Where's your favorite driver" in the @IMS Driver/Crew Chief Meeting! #Brickyard400 pic.twitter.com/EkzuQzBNc3
— Miss Coors Light (@misscoorslight) July 26, 2015
Great atmosphere out here at driver introductions at @IMS, @AJDinger works his way to the grid, signing autographs. pic.twitter.com/OwE7hID81q
— JTG Daugherty Racing (@NASCAR47) July 26, 2015
✏️✏️✏️ #NW88JR pic.twitter.com/beX4Zox0Hv
— Nationwide 88 (@nationwide88) July 26, 2015
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