AGR PRE-RACE QUOTES - EDMONTON

Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "I have heard great things about the race in Edmonton. I have heard that the course is challenging, but I am looking forward to going to a new race circuit. I know that there are a lot of Canadian IndyCar fans. It should be a good race this weekend."

Tony Kanaan, #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda/Firestone "We've reached the end of a very tough stretch of races and I think Edmonton will be another difficult race. It appears to be an exciting and fun place to race and I'm looking forward to the challenge. The Team 7-Eleven guys are still fighting for a championship so we are going to do our best to shrink (Scott) Dixon's lead."

Marco Andretti, #26 Blockbuster Dallara/Honda/Firestone "I think I will enjoy racing at Edmonton. I've heard a lot of good things about the track and the atmosphere. The fan support is terrific and the Blockbuster team is looking forward to going up there. I think it's great that we're able to expand into Canada and I'm looking forward to a successful weekend."

Hideki Mutoh, #27 Formula Dream Dallara/Honda/Firestone "This will be my first time in Edmonton. I am very excited to race there. I don't know what to expect from the weekend, but hopefully I can learn quickly and finish in a good position. I think we will be able to put on a good performance for the fans in Edmonton."