Pole day weekend photos for the 1996 Indianapolis 500
Photos from practice and time trials by Bob Ray

Roberto Guerrero is ready to practice the Pagan Racing entry.
He finished fifth despite being involved in a late race accident.

Tim Wardrop (red jacket on left) tells Arie he has a couple of more ideas to reach 237. They worked.

Larry Curry explains something to Eddie Cheever.

Eddie looks satisfied with the explanation.

Tony George was very hands-on the first year of the IRL.

Davy Jones and Tony share a laugh. Davy would finish 2nd to Buddy Lazier.

Mark Dismore's Buick gets towed out to pit lane for some practice laps.

Lyn St. James would finish 14th in 1996.

Mike Groff wheeled the Derrick Walker car to a 20th place finish.

Tony Stewart endures his first Month of May at Indianapolis. He qualified 2nd fastest to teammate Scott Brayton.

John Paul Jr. suited up and ready to go. He had a short race day, finishing 31st.

Stephan Gregoire only managed a 27th place finish.

Donna and Mark Dismore, along with Eddie Cheever.

Michele Alboreto was another who had a disappointing month, finishing 30th.

Eliseo Salazar liked the Speedway. In 6 starts he had 4 finishes of 7th or better, including a 6th in '96.

Scott Brayton would win his second consecutive Indy 500 pole the next day.

Michele Alboreto gets a tow back to Gasoline Alley.

Michel Jourdain, Jr. would start 8th, finish 13th.

Thankfully, Mark Dismore got to return to the Speedway after his 1991 crash.

Arie rolls out looking for a hot one.