Paul Choinere / Jeff Becker plan strategy before the start of SS1 in their Hyundai Tiburon.

A helicopter carrying ESPN2 cameraman Doug Plumer passes the cars and drivers awaiting the stage start.

Paul Choinere / Jeff Becker at speed near the start of SS1 in their Hyundai Tiburon.

The David Summerbell / Mike Fennell Mitubishi Lancer Evo IV goes into the first hard corner of SS1.

The Mike Whitman / Paula Gibeault Ford Sierra Cosworth at speed near the start of SS1.

The Noel Lawler / Charles Bradley Hyundai Elantra at speed near the start of SS1.

The Hiroyuki Genta / Kazmasa Takata Subaru Impreza near the start of SS1.

The Steve Gingras / Eric Carlson Eagle Talon leaves the start of SS1.

Ralph Kosmides / Joe Noyes blast away from the start of SS1 in their Toyota Supra Turbo.

Ralph Kosmides / Joe Noyes at speed over a mile away in their Toyota Supra Turbo.

The Dave White / David Watts VW GTI leaves the start of SS1.

The Bill Malik / Christian Edstrom Volvo 240 awaits the start of SS1.

Dave White / David Watts VW GTI are at speed in the background.

The Bill Malik / Christian Edstrom Volvo 240 blasts away from the start of SS1.

The Tony Takaori / Ken Cassidy Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III leaves the start of SS1.

The first smaller cut headed to the start of SS1.