Shane Hmeil Indy Lights Racing at Chicago

3WideLife · 8/4/10, 11:11 AM

In their continued efforts to grow their reach within the motorsports community, 3 Wide Life has joined forces with Alliance Motorsports and Rotondo Weirich, to go Indy Lights racing with Shane Hmiel. Hitting the grid at Chicagoland Speedway August 28th, Hmiel has been an integral part of the 3 Wide Life television show and this was the not so obvious direction to take the racing program. However, 3 Wide Life is a brand that represents "real racing" and this is a move to solidify that mentality. In a series with mostly foreign born drivers, Hmiel represents the old school American racer that can drive anything, anywhere, anytime - living the 3 Wide Life.

3 Wide Life Productions will be there to document everything. Catch the highlights and all the behind the scenes action on the upcoming fall season of the nations #1 Motorsports Television Program- 3 Wide Life.

Official Release from Alliance Motorsports:

Alliance Signs Standout Shane Hmiel for Chicagoland 100

BROWNSBURG, IN (August 4, 2010) - Alliance Motorsports, the Brownsburg, Indiana based Firestone Indy Lights team announced today the signing of Shane Hmiel to pilot the #24 Rotondo Weirich/Three Wide Life entry for the upcoming Chicagoland 100 event held at the Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday, August 28. Hmiel, hailing from Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, will make his debut in the Firestone Indy Lights Series for Alliance Motorsports, which is in its third year of competition in the series.

Hmiel may be new to the series, but he is no stranger to the racing world. In four years of NASCAR competition, he competed in twenty-nine Camping World Truck Series races (with a win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway), eighty-three Nationwide Series races (twenty-three top ten finishes), and seven Sprint Cup races. Most recently, Hmiel has been competing in all three major open wheel categories in the United States Auto Club. In 2009, Shane scored his first USAC National Sprint Car Series win at Iowa Speedway, collected USAC's "Most Improved Driver" award, and won the 2009 "Rookie of the Year" honor at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. This year, Hmiel has scored one win in the MOPAR Midget National Series (Hickory Motor Speedway), two wins in the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship (O'Reilly Raceway Park), and one win in the Silver Crown Series (Indiana State Fairgrounds).

"I am super excited to race for the guys at Alliance Motorsports, and I can't wait to run a rear engine car in such a great series," exclaimed Hmiel. "I am surrounded by some great people at Alliance, and hopefully we can do well enough to excite our current sponsors, as well as attract future sponsors so that we can chase the championship next year."

Team Co-owner Jeff Matthews expressed his thoughts on the signing of Hmiel. "This is such a fantastic opportunity for us to be affiliated with someone as talented as Shane, and we look forward to building our relationship with him, along with the great people at Rotondo Weirich and Three Wide Life." Matthews went on to say, "At a high level of success, Shane has proven to be an exciting and versatile driver, and for us to be able to be associated with him in this phase of his career progression is a privilege. We believe that he will adapt quickly and will be competing towards the front of the field."

Alliance Motorsports will also have support at the Chicagoland 100 event from their longtime partnership with AgriGold, as well as a new affiliation with Genuity™ SmartTrax™ Corn. In addition, Alliance Motorsports will continue to support the Indiana Blue Star Salute program by displaying the banner on the car, as well as educating race fans across the country about the program. Today, Blue Star Service Banners are displayed by families who have a loved one serving in the armed forces including the National Guard and Reserves of all military departments. The banner displayed in the front window of a home shows a family's pride in their loved one serving in the military, and reminds others that preserving America's freedom demands much. It is our duty to recognize the families of the men and women serving our country. They deserve our unconditional support.

The Chicagoland 100 is scheduled for Saturday, August 28th at 12 PM, and can be followed by logging onto IndyCar.com.

-more-

About Rotondo Weirich:

Rotondo Weirich Enterprises, Inc. is the leading precast module manufacturer in the United States. For over 15 years, The RW Team has been dedicated to creating the precast modular solution that best fulfills the needs of each of their clients. During the last two years, RW's Project teams have produced over 5000 precast units for federal, state and private clients. Over the company's history, they have produced more than 50,000 modular units for their clients. RW takes pride in their product, their team and the relationships they build through the design and construction process. Rotondo Weirich is headquartered in Lederach, Pennsylvania, and has operations across the country and around the world. To learn more about the company, log onto www.rotondweirich.com.

About Three Wide Life:

Three Wide Life is an entertaining and informative TV show about the people who make the green flag drop week to week. The show examines life inside the garage, targeting the hard-core race fan. Three Wide Life is meant not only to entertain the race fans, but to also educate new viewers about the drivers, the business, and the people behind the teams.

For years race fans have been asking for real behind-the-scenes content they can't get anywhere else. The nationally syndicated series is created and produced by Charlotte-based motorsports agency LVRG Marketing & Media, who knew they could successfully provide the fans with exactly what they were looking for. Three Wide Life cuts to the core of true racing fans, whether stock car, open wheel, dirt or anything in between. To learn more about the show, log onto www.3widelife.com.

Additional information regarding Alliance Motorsports can be found at www.alliancemotorsportsllc.com.

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openwheelKT · 8/26/10, 8:19 AM

I saw the entry list yesterday and it had TBA next to car #24. I had a bad feeling when I saw that.

Today Luyendyk Jr is listed as the driver. I was heading to Chicago anyway, but this was going to be a bonus. Disappointing.

Seadog · 8/26/10, 8:28 AM

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Originally Posted by openwheelKT

I saw the entry list yesterday and it had TBA next to car #24. I had a bad feeling when I saw that.

Today Luyendyk Jr is listed as the driver. I was heading to Chicago anyway, but this was going to be a bonus. Disappointing.

I hear ya brother. I had a warm and fuzzy feeling about Shane in that race Saturday afternoon. What's up with Arie in the car? Is it $$$?

Well, at least Brandon Wagner is/was a midget driver, right? And that car is owned by Davey Hamilton.

Geoff Kaiser · 8/26/10, 10:41 AM

Heard a health issue kept him out of the seat.

Seadog · 8/26/10, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff Kaiser

Heard a health issue kept him out of the seat.

I hope your're not saying what I think you're saying.

jjones776 · 8/26/10, 1:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Seadog

I hope your're not saying what I think you're saying.

i think you're reading too far into it gregg. no need to get anything started. i've heard he's having back trouble and is trying to get that straightened out.

short track scott · 8/26/10, 8:10 PM

LaJoie said Shane has a broken back found during IndyCar physical. Happened sometime last year. Spooky stuff. Hard to believe not found earlier. Like last year???

Also heard Shane has a full deal for IPS for 2011...
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Vukie · 8/27/10, 3:18 PM

From TSO
"That Alliance entry was originally to be driven by Shane Hmiel, but the required test he needed before he raced was cancelled. What we've heard is that a back injury was discovered during his physical, and the IndyCar Series medical staff wants that injury healed before he drives an IndyCar. Hmiel has been driving despite the injury and recently locked up the pavement portion of the USAC Amsoil Sprint Car championship. There are hopes that Hmiel will be healed in time to run at Homestead."

Seadog · 8/27/10, 4:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jjones776

i think you're reading too far into it gregg. no need to get anything started. i've heard he's having back trouble and is trying to get that straightened out.

This shows the problems with message boards. Somebody posts some sort of cryptic message and it is misinterperited by someone. My bad. I have no intention of getting anything started. I am a big fan of Shane's and always wish nothing but good things for him. I apologize for any misunderstanding.

sc96 · 8/27/10, 5:08 PM

I am looking forward to seeing Shane in a indy car!!!!!! He will bring alot of talent to that series. It will be nice to see a beer and bologna sandwich guy put an a$$ whoopin on those wine and cheese folks.

8/4/10, 11:11 AM	#1 Shane Hmeil Indy Lights Racing at Chicago
3WideLife Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 46	In their continued efforts to grow their reach within the motorsports community, 3 Wide Life has joined forces with Alliance Motorsports and Rotondo Weirich, to go Indy Lights racing with Shane Hmiel. Hitting the grid at Chicagoland Speedway August 28th, Hmiel has been an integral part of the 3 Wide Life television show and this was the not so obvious direction to take the racing program. However, 3 Wide Life is a brand that represents "real racing" and this is a move to solidify that mentality. In a series with mostly foreign born drivers, Hmiel represents the old school American racer that can drive anything, anywhere, anytime - living the 3 Wide Life. 3 Wide Life Productions will be there to document everything. Catch the highlights and all the behind the scenes action on the upcoming fall season of the nations #1 Motorsports Television Program- 3 Wide Life. Official Release from Alliance Motorsports: Alliance Signs Standout Shane Hmiel for Chicagoland 100 BROWNSBURG, IN (August 4, 2010) - Alliance Motorsports, the Brownsburg, Indiana based Firestone Indy Lights team announced today the signing of Shane Hmiel to pilot the #24 Rotondo Weirich/Three Wide Life entry for the upcoming Chicagoland 100 event held at the Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday, August 28. Hmiel, hailing from Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, will make his debut in the Firestone Indy Lights Series for Alliance Motorsports, which is in its third year of competition in the series. Hmiel may be new to the series, but he is no stranger to the racing world. In four years of NASCAR competition, he competed in twenty-nine Camping World Truck Series races (with a win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway), eighty-three Nationwide Series races (twenty-three top ten finishes), and seven Sprint Cup races. Most recently, Hmiel has been competing in all three major open wheel categories in the United States Auto Club. In 2009, Shane scored his first USAC National Sprint Car Series win at Iowa Speedway, collected USAC's "Most Improved Driver" award, and won the 2009 "Rookie of the Year" honor at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. This year, Hmiel has scored one win in the MOPAR Midget National Series (Hickory Motor Speedway), two wins in the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship (O'Reilly Raceway Park), and one win in the Silver Crown Series (Indiana State Fairgrounds). "I am super excited to race for the guys at Alliance Motorsports, and I can't wait to run a rear engine car in such a great series," exclaimed Hmiel. "I am surrounded by some great people at Alliance, and hopefully we can do well enough to excite our current sponsors, as well as attract future sponsors so that we can chase the championship next year." Team Co-owner Jeff Matthews expressed his thoughts on the signing of Hmiel. "This is such a fantastic opportunity for us to be affiliated with someone as talented as Shane, and we look forward to building our relationship with him, along with the great people at Rotondo Weirich and Three Wide Life." Matthews went on to say, "At a high level of success, Shane has proven to be an exciting and versatile driver, and for us to be able to be associated with him in this phase of his career progression is a privilege. We believe that he will adapt quickly and will be competing towards the front of the field." Alliance Motorsports will also have support at the Chicagoland 100 event from their longtime partnership with AgriGold, as well as a new affiliation with Genuity™ SmartTrax™ Corn. In addition, Alliance Motorsports will continue to support the Indiana Blue Star Salute program by displaying the banner on the car, as well as educating race fans across the country about the program. Today, Blue Star Service Banners are displayed by families who have a loved one serving in the armed forces including the National Guard and Reserves of all military departments. The banner displayed in the front window of a home shows a family's pride in their loved one serving in the military, and reminds others that preserving America's freedom demands much. It is our duty to recognize the families of the men and women serving our country. They deserve our unconditional support. The Chicagoland 100 is scheduled for Saturday, August 28th at 12 PM, and can be followed by logging onto IndyCar.com. -more- About Rotondo Weirich: Rotondo Weirich Enterprises, Inc. is the leading precast module manufacturer in the United States. For over 15 years, The RW Team has been dedicated to creating the precast modular solution that best fulfills the needs of each of their clients. During the last two years, RW's Project teams have produced over 5000 precast units for federal, state and private clients. Over the company's history, they have produced more than 50,000 modular units for their clients. RW takes pride in their product, their team and the relationships they build through the design and construction process. Rotondo Weirich is headquartered in Lederach, Pennsylvania, and has operations across the country and around the world. To learn more about the company, log onto www.rotondweirich.com. About Three Wide Life: Three Wide Life is an entertaining and informative TV show about the people who make the green flag drop week to week. The show examines life inside the garage, targeting the hard-core race fan. Three Wide Life is meant not only to entertain the race fans, but to also educate new viewers about the drivers, the business, and the people behind the teams. For years race fans have been asking for real behind-the-scenes content they can't get anywhere else. The nationally syndicated series is created and produced by Charlotte-based motorsports agency LVRG Marketing & Media, who knew they could successfully provide the fans with exactly what they were looking for. Three Wide Life cuts to the core of true racing fans, whether stock car, open wheel, dirt or anything in between. To learn more about the show, log onto www.3widelife.com. Additional information regarding Alliance Motorsports can be found at www.alliancemotorsportsllc.com. ### _________________________________________________ Last edited by 3WideLife; 8/4/10 at 11:14 AM.

8/26/10, 8:19 AM	#2 Re: Shane Hmeil Indy Lights Racing at Chicago
openwheelKT Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 73 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 742	I saw the entry list yesterday and it had TBA next to car #24. I had a bad feeling when I saw that. Today Luyendyk Jr is listed as the driver. I was heading to Chicago anyway, but this was going to be a bonus. Disappointing.