The first attempt at a start was greeted with a yellow flag because the cars weren't lined up correctly. Does this second attempt, which did get the green, look any better?

Surprisingly, all the cars made it through the Andretti Hairpin at the start.

Bryan Herta in the PK Racing Lola leads Roberto Moreno through the Corkscrew.

Patrick Carpentier held onto his pole position at the start and continued to take an aggressive line through the Corkscrew.

Patrick's teammate Paul Tracy hounded him through the early laps of the race.

Bruno Junqueira was one of the few drivers that took a very direct line through the Corkscrew, making a fantastic noise as he drove over the curb.

Tiago Monteira passes Geoff Boss at the top of the Corkscrew.

Paul Tracy is still there, trying to get by race leader Patrick Carpentier.

Bruno Junqueira catches up with Carpentier and Tracy.

Tiago Monteira tries to pass Roberto Moreno.

Tiago Monteira is back behind Roberto Moreno.

Patrick Carpentier celebrates his win of a fast-paced and hard-fought Grand Prix of Monterey.

The podium: Patrick Carpentier celebrates his win alongside second-place Bruno Junqueira and Paul Tracy lucky to survive to be third.