Alex Zanardi was second fastest during the morning warm-up session.

The closest Greg Moore is able to get to Alex all day.

British driver and last year's winner Mark Blundell was fastest during the morning warm-up session.

Third fastest in warm-up was Scottish driver Dario Franchitti's...

...Team Kool Green Reynard-Honda.

Pole-sitter Bryan Herta's Reynard-Ford.

Alex Zanardi's chief engineer Morris Nunn was persuaded to return for another year after planning to retire at the end of last season.

Al Unser Jr. and Bobby Rahal make their way to the driver introductions.

Greg Moore signs some last minute autographs on his way.

Arnd Meier needs a scooter to make his way from the driver introductions session to his car lying 25th on the grid.

Andre Ribeiro decides he'll take a stroll to his Penske Mercedes in the 17th spot.

Max Papis on his way to his MCI Reynard-Toyota, 22nd on the grid.

Dario Franchitti looks relaxed and confident with his position next to Bryan Herta on the front row.

Jimmy Vasser hangs out with Gary Gerould of ABC/ESPN as the race start approaches.

Bryan Herta is introduced to the crowd, concluding the driver introductions.

Alex is looking happy with his set-up.

He's all suited up, he's got his helmet and he's ready to go!

One last look down the pit road before we take out seats for the start. Why does it look deserted? Because everyone's on the grid!