Comments after qualifying source: paddocktalk.com SCOTT DIXON (No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Panoz/Honda/Firestone, qualified second): "We made some drastic changes on the car after the single lap qualifying, and the car improved tremendously. I think our car right now is in a great race set up, and I think we'll be up front tomorrow. I really like this race track, and we've been fast all week. They had some problems with Dan's car today, and I guess I'm a little surprised he's not a little higher. I thought Helio might jump up there with us, because he's always strong on road courses. Dario will be fast tomorrow, as he's been all week." TONY KANAAN (#11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda/Firestone, qualified third): "This type of qualifying format is fun and I think (Scott) Dixon got us right at the end. It's going to be a long race but the #11 Team 7-Eleven car is very good this weekend. I'm very happy for Dario (Franchitti) and the entire AGR team; it's our second straight pole at this race track. We had our moment that will last for the rest of our lives at this track last year and hopefully it will bring us more luck tomorrow. The crowd is great, they love what they are watching and it's just the perfect environment." SAM HORNISH JR. (No. 6 Marlboro Team Penske Dallara/Honda/Firestone, qualified fourth): "Our first run went really well, and the car felt great. During the Firestone fast six, I was quick enough to probably move up a couple of times, but then I got loose in the last corner and lost a little bit of time. I actually like the single car run better because we always seem to move backwards when we get out in the fast six. Overall, I'm pretty happy with how things have gone this weekend. I'm really looking forward to the race and hope to bring the Marlboro Team Penske car home in the top five."
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