Peter J , Feb 16, 2008; 11:23 a.m.
This downloaded photo from Sports Illustrated illustrates how this photo was
taken of race car driver Danica Patrick for their 2008 Swimsuit edition.
Canon and Danica Patrick Sports Illustrated Model
Matt Laur 

, Feb 16, 2008; 11:31 a.m.
Vroom!
My first thought, though, was, "Huh... a monopod."
My second thought was, "Hmm. SI may not appreciate having their image posted here." It's better to mention it, and link to it, and thus avoid putting PN in an awkward spot, copyright-wise.
Peter J , Feb 16, 2008; 12:03 p.m.
Matt Laur 

, Feb 16, 2008; 12:15 p.m.
Didn't mean to sound like a nag, Peter (and I'm glad you linked to it - it's always interesting to see what one beefy strobe and softbox can do outdoors!). But there's been much said on this site in the last week about member photographers' images being used on other web sites without permission and out of context - so it's sort of a sore point. Better to take the high road, that's all.
Peter J , Feb 16, 2008; 12:57 p.m.
Thanks Matt. You are correct. Better to be safe than sorry. The downloaded photo was just to give some freebie advertising to Canon and to alwo illustrate how Danica was photographed especially a lightbox and battery pack.
Ellis Vener
, Feb 16, 2008; 02:30 p.m.
Have you looked at the photos from that shoot? Not exactly the best lighting job I've ever seen. Look through the selections at the tinyurl link Peter Jung posted.