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swept the pole and the race victory. With the dissolution of the

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and

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relief efforts.

Qualifying results

Race

Caution flags

Notes

* New Race Record

1:26:22.636 * Average Speed 172.962 mph

Championship standings after the race

;Drivers' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included.

External links

Champ Car launches hurricane relief initiative

Qualifying Results

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Hurricane Relief 400, 2005

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