The action has already started at the 2009 Honda Indy Toronto as the IndyCar morning practice has roared through the streets of Toronto. The weather for the day is perfect, warm and sunny and no hint of rain. The international motor stars share a few laughs between colleagues and teammates (Danica Patrick #7 Andretti Green Racing plays with her hair above).
Tony Kanaan (left, #11) and Marco Andretti (#26) both of Andretti Green Racing talk before the practice.
Raphael Matos (#6 Panther Racing) walks through the paddock.
Justin Wilson (#18 Dale Coyne Racing) gets his helmet on.
Dario Franchitti (#10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing) certainly seems relaxed as he laughs prior to the practice run.
Then they begin the serious work of squeezing into the cockpit of a modern open wheel race car - ladies and gentlemen, get your butter out and get into those cars.
After they get into the car their handlers help with the safety gear then they put in the small, high tech steering wheel and they go racing, or in this case practicing.
Oh, I almost forgot, there was some Girls, Girls, Girls at the race. Here are some friendly Budweiser girls.
