2006 Mike Feltenberger NASCAR Images

Photos by Mike Feltenberger of Strapped In Magazine

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Elliott Sadler acknowledges the fans during driver drive around

Steve Park gets ready for a qualifying effort in the Whelen #31 Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Mark Martin checks the scoreboard prior to his qualifying effort

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Aaron Fike blows up before he even had a chance to see lap 10 during DHP 200

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 JJ Yeley (18) and Jeremy Mayfield were never a top 10 factor during the Dodge Charger 500 at Darlington

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Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Denny Hamlin (11) was on cruise control during the late stages of the DHP 200 as he passes Johnny Sauter

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 The rubber is rolling as the Kasey Kahne team make the needed changes during his pit stop

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Getting a prime spot aside of Ray Evernham on the Evernham Pit Truck was Erin Crocker

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Steve Park(31) takes his battered bodied #31 under David Green in turn 2

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Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 3 wide 2nd turn action at Darlington with Dale Jr. (8),Casey Mears (42) and Jeff Burton

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 The Evernham #9 crew service driver Kasey Kahne as NASCAR Official looks on

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 A sellout crowd watched another NASCAR thriller at Darlington

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Carl Edwards and Kasey Kahne continue the Buschwhacking at Darlington

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 David Reutimann gets the nod to drive the Waltrip #99 Aaron's Dream Machine Busch ride

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Mark Martin's # 6 Busch ride sits in the garage awaiting some minor body repairs after getting a Darlington stripe

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Jeff Gordon (24) takes the low road under team mate Kyle Busch

Darlington Speedway May 12-13, 2006 Jimmie Johnson chillin' before the Dodge 500 at Darlington

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA Sitting in the Auto Zone #22 waiting out the rain showers is Kenny Wallace

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA Appearing quite relaxed before the start of the Circuit City 250 is Steven Wallace

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May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA Denny Hamlin(11) was a front runner for most of the race along with Brian Vickers (25) and Jeff Burton

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA Getting lapped are Kasey Kahne (9) and Greg Biffle as high flying Kevin Harvick was a man on a mission

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA Finally seeing a checkered flag was Ryan Newman (12) as he takes a spot for former Richmond winner Jeff Gordon

Proudly standing with the Sunoco 260 OC Chopper was Paul Tuetel, Sr. May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA Jason Leffler found some speed to earn the Circuit City 250 Pole position

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA The UPS 88 of Dale Jarrett is being looked at by NASCAR tech inspectors in Elliott Sadler's garage space

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA 3 wide at Richmond are Dave Blaney (22),Jamie McMurray and Martin Truex,Jr. on the high side

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA Dale Jr. passes Ken Schrader and sets his sights on the Crown Royal 400 victory lane

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA Even teammate Tony Stewart (20) was no match for rookie Danny Hamlin's 2nd place finish

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA All eyes were on the Pirate of the Carribean as he was escorted down pit lane prior to Crown Royal qualifying

May5-6, 2006 Richmond, VA Leaving plenty of racing room for Carl Edwards (99) are Clint Bowyer (07) and Jeff Gordon

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The 2006 NASCAR Nextel Chase Drivers after the final Chase race at Richmond. From L to R

Back Row:Dale,Jr. Mark Martin Matt Kenseth Jeff Gordon Jimmie Johnson Kevin Harvick

Front Row: Kasey Kahne Jeff Burton Kyle Busch Denny Hamlin