Day 3 Toronto Indy: Race Day.

Race day is over, and the day did not go without its fair share of incidences. Hometown favourite, Paul Tracy collided with Helio Castroneves, resulting in an early end to the weekend for Tracy, and drawing a chorus of boos from the crowd for Castroneves. Tracy was not the only one with bad luck – of the 23 drivers that started to race, only 15 crossed the finish line. But it wasn’t all bad. Danica Patrick moved up the grid from 18th to 6th, quashing any doubts about her lack of strength to handle the rough Toronto road course.

Dario Franchitti smiles to the crowd before race start.

Franchitti inspects his tires before the start of today’s Honda Indy.

Gene Simmons of Kiss, and race marshall, waves to the crowd on the parade lap.

Canadian Paul Tracey and E.J. Viso waves to the crowed during the parade lap.

Dario Franchitti, wife Ashley Judd, and team take a moment as the Canadian National Anthem is played.

A member of Will Power’s Penske Racing pit crew makes last minute modifications inside the left nacelle.

Dario Franchitti takes turn 11 into the home stretch.

Paul Tracy speeding through turn 5.

Tracy follows Justin Wilson into turn 5.

Paul Tracy trails fellow Canadian Alex Tagliani into turn 5. Tagliani and Tracy would come to briefly hold the one and two positions.

Tracy trailing Tagliani.

Tagliani exits turn 3 followed by Tracy.

Paul Tracy's car is towed off the track after a collision with Helio Castroneves.

Alex Tagliani's #34 Conquest Racing. Tagliani returned to race this weekend after a brief hiatus due to team financial problems.

Ryan Briscoe exits turn 4. Briscoe would later finish second.

Dario Franchiti leads the pack and would later finish first.

Franchitti is interviewed after crossing the finish line first.

Franchitti's confetti covered car.

Franchitti steps onto the podium to receive his trophy.

First Place, Dario Franchitti (centre), second place, Ryan Briscoe (left), and third place Will Power (right) are blasted with confetti.

Dario during his post-race press conference.