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Simona De Silvestro Looking To Recapture Momentum At Watkins Glen
Press Release
Despite never having raced at the 3.37 mile track, located in picturesque upstate New York, Simona is hoping to power the No. 78 Stargate Resistance Dallara/Honda entry to a good race finish. With the 2010 Rookie of the Year award still up for grabs, the race is an important step towards achieving the prestigious award.
During the 2-weeks between races, Simona maintained her workout regiment and helped promote the IndyCar Series races this weekend and traveled north to Edmonton to help in the promotion of the upcoming Honda Grand Prix Edmonton, which takes place July 25th. She is now looking forward to getting back on the track and doing what she does best, competing.
Simona De Silvestro, Driver No. 78: “Well we’re back to the road courses again and I am really excited about it. While I have never been to Watkins Glen before I have heard that it’s an unbelievable track and a lot of fun to drive, so I can’t wait to get back in the car and drive again! Not only is it a historical place, filled with a lot of rich history, but the track itself has a lot of elevation changes and is fast, which I enjoy a lot. I’m hoping to have a very successful race this weekend.”
Keith Wiggins, HVM Racing Team Principal: “We have had a tough last two races, so now we plan to start racking up some points going forward. The competition is at a high and we are not in a position to go testing, so we have a stiff challenge, but we have proven resourceful on these types of tracks and with strategies, so we will take the opportunities and stay consistent to the end of Sunday. This should achieve something good.”
Imran Safiulla, Team Stargate Worlds Team Principal: “We are glad to be heading to the Glen. The last couple of ovals have been fairly unkind and we look to generate some positive momentum during these next few races. We have shown some strength on the road courses and hope to pick up where we left off.”
About HVM Racing:
HVM is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In its nine years of competition, the team has earned six wins, two pole positions, and an additional 16 podiums. The team finished fourth and third, respectively, in the Champ Car championship standings in 2006 and 2007, and earned drivers Mario Dominguez and Robert Doornbos Rookie of the Year honors in 2002 and 2007, respectively. Since joining the IRL Championship in 2008, the team has earned nine top-10 finishes with drivers E.J. Viso and Robert Doornbos. For 2010 HVM Racing has partnered up with Team Stargate Worlds and driver Simona De Silvestro for its IndyCar program. You can follow HVM Racing on twitter at www.twitter/HVMracing.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HVMRacing
About Team Stargate Worlds:
Team Stargate Worlds enters the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series in collaboration with HVM Racing. Simona De Silvestro will be the driver for the team, referred now as Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing. In the 2009 Atlantic Championship season De Silvestro won four races and four poles in the Atlantics, and led the most laps, thereby becoming the first woman in series history to lead those categories in a single season. The 2010 season marks the team’s 6th year of competition in North American open wheel. For more information about Team Stargate Worlds please visit www.teamstargateworlds.com. The Team Stargate Worlds Twitter page can be found at www. twitter.com/TeamSGW
- Team Stargate Worlds / HVM Racing Press Release
Article Tags: Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen, HVM Racing, Imran Safiulla, IZOD IndyCar® Series, Keith Wiggins, Mario Dominguez, Robert Doornbos, Simona De Silvestro, Team Stargate Worlds, Watkins Glen International, WGI
