Indianapolis, Indiana (May 7, 2009) – Racing fans will get an all-access look at how a team prepares on race day when KNBC-TV follows HVM Racing behind the scenes on this week’s episode of “Whipnotic.” The automotive-themed show airs Saturday in the Los Angeles area and online.
A TV crew from L.A.’s NBC affiliate followed the HVM crew for the entire race-day morning at the Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 19. The crew captured all the meticulous work that went into preparing the No. 13 PDVSA HVM Racing Honda Dallara from the moment the car was rolled off the truck to its arrival on pit road. The crew interviewed members of the team and driver E.J. Viso to paint a comprehensive picture of all that goes into getting a car ready for the green flag.
“I don’t think the average fan knows just how much work goes into preparing a car for a race,” said Keith Wiggins, HVM Racing’s team principal and owner. “Our crew spends long hours in the shop and long hours in the paddock at the track. And each person plays a very specific and important role in the success of the team.”
The episode of “Whipnotic” featuring HVM Racing airs Saturday, May 9, at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 a.m. in the Los Angeles area. Fans outside the L.A. area can watch the episode on Whipnotic.com after the broadcast.
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.
