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HVM Racing Focuses Forward with Test at Milwaukee Mile
Press Release
The No. 78 Nuclear Clean Air Energy car was one of twelve to hit the track. It was de Silvestro’s first run on the historic oval and after 154 laps of testing, the team felt it went well. She quickly found her stride in the morning and was able to improve as the day went on, ending up as one of the quickest of the group.
“This was my first time at the Milwaukee Mile and other drivers have told me that it’s a really fun track. For the first couple of laps, I was a little hesitant but it didn’t take long before I started pushing the car, and it felt much better. The whole team did an unbelievable job getting the car ready, especially after the month of May that we had. I think we have a good setup and the car feels really good. I’m happy with how the day ended.”
In regards to her confidence in the cockpit after her massive crash in practice at IMS, de Silvestro smiled and said, “I feel pretty comfortable right now back in the car, especially on those last few laps. I was able to push the car and it was great.”
When the IZOD IndyCar Series heads to The Milwaukee Mile on Father’s Day weekend, de Silvestro will compete for a podium finish in her inaugural race at the legendary track. Fans can tune in to see the race, broadcast on ABC, on Sunday, June 19 at 3:30 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
Article Tags: HVM Racing, IndyCar, IZOD, IZOD IndyCar Series, No. 78 Nuclear Clean Air Energy Dallara / Honda, Simona De Silvestro, The Milwaukee Mile
