A race official sets up on a platform as a warm day dawns over the course of the 35th annual Grand Prix of Long Beach. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Driver Graham Rahal gets prepared. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A member of Graham Rahal’s pit crew uses a blower to keep the IndyCar driver cool during a practice run at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
So-called umbrella girls who shade race car drivers from the heat momentarily shelter themselves at the 35th annual Grand Prix of Long Beach. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Umbrella girls line up at the Grand Prix. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A member of E.J. Viso’s pit crew shades the Indy driver during a practice run. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Driver Danica Patrick had a tough time qualifying for the 35th annual Grand Prix of Long Beach. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Will Power will be in the pole position at the start of the 35th annual Grand Prix of Long Beach. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Helio Castroneves gives a thumbs up to race fans before the start of the Grand Prix. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
