MIS Qualifying

Drivers took practice laps, raced for poll position, and visited with fans Aug. 17, 2012, at Michigan International Speedway on the first day of the racing weekend. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge Matt Kenseth checks out his car during the first day of the three-day NASCAR weekend at Michigan International Speedway. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Driver Greg Biffle takes a picture with fan Chelsea Ciba from Olivet, Mich. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Jeff Gordon is swarmed by fans wanting autographs. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Fans look out over the track during the qualifying laps. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Jimmie Johnson takes a practice lap to qualify for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his garage. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Ty Dillon qualifies for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Kurt Busch gets ready to qualify. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Jeff Burton stands atop his truck. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Paul Menard takes a practice lap. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Carl Edwards takes qualifies at Michigan International Speedway. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Brad Keselowski takes a practice lap. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge James Buescher speaks to a crew member. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Matt Kenseth speaks during a press conference. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Timothy Peters, #17, and Parker Kligerman, #7, qualify at MIS. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Ty Dillon waits to qualify. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Matt Kenseth takes a practice lap. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Driver Juan Pablo Montoya, center, is escorted through the crowd of fans. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Parker Kligerman outside of his garage. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes a practice lap at MIS. BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT