Qualifying Day for NASCAR Sprint Cup at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas photographer Erik Kabik sent us some great shots of qualifying day for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, also known as the Shelby 427, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Pictured above: Jeff Gordon and fans – Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com).
Scroll down to see photos of the first and second place qualifying cars, plus close up shots of Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards, Jimmy Johnson, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch and the legend himself, Carroll Shelby.
#18 - Kyle Busch qualifies for first place but will start last due to engine change
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#2 - Kurt Busch qualifies for second place
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Kyle Busch team installs a new engine into his car just before qualifying
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Jeff Gordon talks with team members
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Jeff Gordon and #24 in the NEON Garage
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Jimmy Johnson and team member
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Carl Edwards, winner of last year's race
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Carl Edwards being interviewed
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Carl Edwards checks out the competition
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Carl Edwards, strapped in and ready to race
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#29 and other cars in the Neon Garage
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Carroll Shelby, the legend of racing
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