Crazy stuff going on and rumored to be going on at the HVM Racing shop recently -- signs posted, locks changed, guards patrolling etc. etc. -- were an "unfortunate misunderstanding," according to the team leader.
Here's a statement by Keith Wiggins of HVM:
"The situation with the landlord was an unfortunate misunderstanding and has since been resolved. We are in full swing in preparation for the season finale, at Homestead Miami Speedway, and we will be releasing exciting news of a new partner soon. Thank you for your interest in setting the record straight."
Thanks Bill for getting this sorted out. It is puzzling why no statements were issued to clear the air before now.
Posted by: Andy Bernstein | September 27, 2010 at 06:01 PM
I think this (coupled with HVM's awful cars on ovals) suggests to Simona that in 2011, she NEEDS to come back with a differant team. KV, Panther, DDR, Newman Haas, even Coyne is a better team!
Posted by: Dylan | September 27, 2010 at 06:55 PM
GOOD.
"and we will be releasing exciting news of a new partner soon."
If that means a new car/equipment then BETTER.
Posted by: Nathan | September 27, 2010 at 09:39 PM
This news made my day. I hope there are better days ahead for Simona.
Posted by: Mike Silver | September 28, 2010 at 08:26 AM
Thanks Baghdad Bob, I mean Pressdog.
Posted by: ThatGuy | September 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM
HVM's cars aren't awful. Their funding was. They have arguably the best engineer in the IICS in Mike Cannon. With a reasonable degree of funding, they'd fare far better. Regarding oval performance, it has to be acknowledged that Simona had NO prior oval experience. That shouldn't be disregarded when assessing the performance of the team.
Simona rocks. If Keith (or anyone) is bringing a sponsor who can honestly float the team, I don't think she needs to go anywhere else.
Posted by: Mike R | September 28, 2010 at 08:29 PM