The mechanics are busy making last minute tweaks to the cars, the near 100 degree temperatures overbearing when compounded with the heat of the hard run engines. The drivers are wearing game face, conversations are brief and focused. In minutes the final qualifications will take place leading to this afternoon’s finals.
Ken Block’s Hoonigan Racing Division tech team goofs off a bit while Ken’s out doing some laps.
#43 Ken Block prepares for some test laps around the track.
#11 Sverre Isachsen gets a little shade in the Subura Rally Team USA car.
Steve Arpin in the #00 Royal Purple Racing/OSME2 car gives the Automotive Addicts team the thumbs up.
Ken Block gets a little hands-on in prepping the #43 Hoonigan Racing Division Ford Fiesta ST.
Tanner Foust talks to his crew chief about the #34 Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross car.
Rhys Millen pulls the #67 Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Veloster Turbo into the paddock area.
Tanner gets a little push to bump start the engine.
Ken Block’s Fiesta gets a little attention from a crew member.
Tanner talks with the crew.
Emma Gilmour’s wheels get a little R&R before the big day begins.