He had just taken the lead from Greg Ray, who became the second race leader to bow out a few laps later.

Greg Ray (225.887 mph) ran the fastest lap of the day.

Greg Ray once again led the speed chart at 225.124 mph.

Greg Ray once more led the speed chart (224.843 mph).

Greg Ray was back on top of the speed chart at 227.192 mph, fastest of the month.

The final full day of practice saw Greg Ray (227.175 mph) once again top the speed chart.

The last car with a likely shot at the pole was Greg Ray.

Greg Ray shook down his car for a few laps.

Greg Ray, who had been among the fastest cars all week, qualified second.

In the previous year's race, the same fate had befallen Greg Ray.