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Simona de Silvestro Shows Courage Can Be as Important as Results
Press Release
De Silvestro endured a massive crash during a week-one practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, injuring her hands and destroying her primary racecar. However, she overcame the odds to qualify her backup car P23 on Pole Day.
Starting the race, de Silvestro was cautiously optimistic. Her goal was as much about gaining confidence in the cockpit as it was about gaining positions. The tremendous roar from the crowd during driver introductions indicated that de Silvestro has quickly become a fan favorite. Unfortunately, contact with the wall in turn two early in the race forced her and the team to contend with several issues.
“The car sustained suspension and upright damage from an early brush with the wall,” said de Silvestro. “We were able to repair the suspension, but we still had an issue with the upright. It’s disappointing, but we’ve come a long way this month. I’m so thankful for all the work my team has done to make the No. 78 Nuclear Clean Air Energy car feel good.”
Reflecting on her month at the historic racetrack and P31 finish, de Silvestro adds, “I have to thank my sponsors, team and family. They supported me through this whole process and stood by me as I made some tough decisions. Even though we didn’t have the finish we were hoping for, I think we can be happy with what we accomplished this month.”
In two weeks, the IZOD IndyCar Series heads to Texas Motor Speedway. De Silvestro and her team at HVM Racing aim to get back on track with a confidence-building performance and successful finish. The race will be live on Versus on Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. ET.
About HVM Racing
HVM Racing was founded by Keith Wiggins and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. HVM enters 2011 as its tenth year of competition since forming in 2001 and has earned six victories, two pole positions, and an additional 16 podiums. They earned “Indianapolis Rookie of the Year” honors with driver Simona De Silvestro at the 2010 event and since joining the IZOD INDYCAR Series in 2008, the team has earned nine top-10 finishes. HVM finished fourth and third, respectively, in the Champ Car World Series in 2006 and 2007, and earned drivers Mario Dominguez and Robert Doornbos Rookie of the Year honors in 2002 and 2007, respectively. Follow HVM Racing at www.hvmracing.com, on twitter at www.twitter.com/HVMracing, and on facebook at www.facebook.com/HVMRacing.
About Entergy
Entergy is the second largest owner and operator of U.S. nuclear energy plants. They operate or provide management services to 12 reactors at 10 sites. Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity and delivers electricity to 2.7 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of more than $11 billion and more than 15,000 employees.www.entergy-nuclear.com
- HVM Racing, Press Release
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