IRL drivers Ryan Briscoe (6), right, and Marco Andretti (26) take practice laps in preparation for the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma auto race Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

IRL drivers Ryan Briscoe (6), right, and Marco Andretti (26) take practice laps in preparation for the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma auto race Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.

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