HVM RACING TEST REPORT – SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
MARCH 25, 2009 Sebring, Florida
HVM Racing completed Day One of a two-day test at Sebring International Raceway. The team ran driver Ryan Hunter-Reay for 50 laps on two sets of tires in the No. 13 HVM Racing Honda Dallara. The car was the fastest on the track at one point in the afternoon before the team made a set-up change.
Team Owner Keith Wiggins comments:
“Today was the day Ryan drove the car. It was good to use his experience and confirm that we have a good car. In the last couple of years, since we last worked with Ryan, he has definitely matured and developed into a stronger driver.
“Ryan was able to give us some good input to further develop the car and we’re pleased with the results. We expect E.J. to benefit from this and have a good test tomorrow.”
Driver Ryan Hunter-Reay comments:
“It went really well considering I haven’t been in a car since Australia. It felt great to be in the car again. We hit the ground running. The team put together a really good racecar, one I feel I could be fast in.
“It was a good reunion with HVM. Thanks to Keith Wiggins and everybody at HVM for giving me the opportunity to test with them. I hope we can come to an agreement that leads to racing at St. Pete.”
Driver E.J. Viso comments:
“It was great to have another good driver in the car. With Ryan working alongside me, it will really help us develop the car. I’m looking forward to testing tomorrow.”
HVM is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In its eight years of competition, the team has earned six wins, two pole positions, and an additional 16 podiums since 2001. The team finished fourth and third, respectively, in the Champ Car championship standings in 2006 and 2007, and earned its drivers Mario Dominguez and Robert Doornbos Rookie of the Year honors in 2002 and 2007, respectively. In 2008 with driver E.J. Viso, the team earned seven top-10 finishes, including a fourth at St. Petersburgin its inaugural year in the IRL Championship.
