HVM Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes

Sao Paulo, Brazil Driver: Simona de Silvestro Car: #78 Nuclear Clean Air Energy Primary sponsor: Entergy Nuclear

Event title: Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle Location: Streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil Track: 2.536-mile temporary street circuit

Practice sessions: Saturday, April 30 from 8:30-9:45 a.m. and 12-1 p.m. Qualifying: Saturday, April 30 from 3-4:15 p.m. Race: Sunday, May 1 from 1:20-4 p.m. (airing on Versus) - 75 laps

Driver quote:

"I'm excited to be here in Sao Paulo. The race here last year was my first ever IndyCar race. We did pretty well and even got into lead for a few laps.

I really like the racetrack - it's a lot of fun and the Brazilian fans are awesome. They're extremely supportive and that's something pretty cool, so I can't wait to get out there."