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Large numbers of fans that flocked to Indianapolis this year kept the drivers busy signing autographs.
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Trulli took fourth place in a tremendous effort after starting from the pits on a one-stop strategy – now looking for a strong 2nd half of the season.
Ralf Schumacher got up to 5th position at one point and looked ready to join Trulli for a double points finish until a wheel bearing blew and took him out of the race.
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Suspension trouble brought qualifying to an abrupt end for Jarno in the first period.
The familiar banking turn of the Indy Car that extends for about 20 seconds between the final corner and the first.
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The infield section of the Indianapolis oval course. It features high- and low-speed sections, both of which call for a high-speed setup.
Fitted with the best-matched Bridgestone tyres, Ralf Schumacher clinches a solid 8th in qualifying. He's now looking good for the 2nd half of the season.
Trulli fell just short of a podium finish, but ended the North American round with back-to-back points finishes to put him in good shape heading back to Europe.
