The Indianapolis Formula 1 Grand Prix took place on September 30th, 2001. It was the first international event following September 11th. Security was very tight and everyone had their belongings checked. It turned out to be a great day and Mikka Hakkinnen won his last Grand Prix before retiring from motor racing. Place your mouse on each thumbnail picture to see captions. You can also enlarge a picture by clicking on it!
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There are many memorials in Indianapolis. This is the War Memorial.
Look at me standing in front of a Ferrari with a Schumi Reg! I wonder if it belonged to him?
We walked past this flag on the way back to our B&B every evening. It looked very proud.
Indianapolis has many wonderful fountains. Stuart enjoyed a look at this one.
We sat on the steps underneath this War for the Union Memorial 1861-1865 in Indianapolis city centre and watched the crowds go by.
The Formula 1 team mates are ready to do a vintage car lap.
To the left, Mika Hakkinnen with David Coulthard waving. He didn't see me wave back!
Rubens Barrichello to the left and Michael Schumacher to the right proudly wave the American flag.
A Tifosi! That's Italian for Ferrai fan.
Juan Montoya's BMW engine failed a little after he exited the pit lane. He walked back to the pits waving all the way. He was looking directly at me here. Honest!
Pit crew working on Heinz Harold Frentzen's car.
Heinz Harold Frentzen exits the pit lane.
Eddie Irvine kicks up some exhaust fumes!
Following September 11th, all of the drivers were protected by State Troopers. Here Coulthard acts as he doesn't notice! He thinks he is cool!
The top three Indianapolis 2001 F1 GP winners hit the podium
Mikka Hakkinen first, Michael Schumacher second and David Coulthard third!
Michael Schumacher proudly holds up his trophy
Champagne waste!
The boys hold up the winner on his last race before retirement.
Ms. Ferrari fan. What am I like?