Simona De Silvestro and HVM Racing Sign New Sponsor, Barnett Pro Contractor Supplies, Heading into Season Finale

Indianapolis, September 30, 2010: Simona De Silvestro, who finds herself just 18 points out of the lead for IndyCar “Rookie of the Year”, heads to the season finale this Saturday with a new partner. HVM Racing has signed new sponsor, Barnett, one of the nation’s leading distributors of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and hardware products.

This new partnership will launch at Homestead Miami Speedway this Saturday, and focus on building upon Barnett’s strong brand equity, developing new and strengthening existing business relationships with contractors and suppliers, and showcasing Barnett’s strong technology capabilities through the new e-barnett.com.

Barnett’s General Manager, Patrick Dussinger, commented, “Service is the cornerstone of our business: from the rapid delivery of products, to knowledgeable sales people and innovative supply chain management and technology solutions. Simona’s approachability and speed, combined with HVM Racing’s knowledge, innovation and proven partnership capabilities, makes this a perfect fit.”

“I am thrilled to have Barnett join the team. This is an exciting new partnership going into our final race of the season and building momentum for 2011,” says Simona De Silvestro.

“Barnett is a leader in their industry and known for reliable service and support of their business partners. They value long term business relationships and so do we. The two companies will work well together,” says Keith Wiggins, Owner of HVM Racing.