SONOMA, Calif — IndyCar® Series driver E.J. Viso beat the odds and took the win over fellow drivers Justin Wilson and Scott Dixon in a one-of-a-kind competition today, claiming the victory in a “Daddy Boot Camp Challenge.”
Viso, a bachelor with no children, was an unlikely winner of the challenge, which tested the drivers’ abilities at diaper changing and swaddling. Dixon, the father of a one-month old daughter, and Wilson (Dale Coyne Racing), who has a one-year old daughter, were certainly the favorites entering the competition, but Viso took the early lead and the win in the fun-filled activity. The drivers were in town in advance of this weekend’s Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon Raceway, Aug. 21-23.
Viso credited his skills and victory to helping out with his seven nephews.
“I’m very excited about the win. I think this might be a sign,” said Viso, who drives for HVM Racing. “I actually have a lot of practice (in diaper changing) because I have seven nephews, so I’ve probably changed more diapers than these two guys put together.”
The drivers took to the challenge under the watchful eye of Expectant Father Educator Armin Brott at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
IndyCar Series points leader Dixon, who finished second in the challenge, will look for a better finish and his second victory on the Infineon Raceway road course this weekend.
“This was a lot of fun, and I probably learned a thing or two that I can use long after I finish racing,” said Dixon, who drives for Target Chip Ganassi Racing. “But I sure hope I fair better on the track. We’re looking to take home our own trophy this weekend.”
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Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Weekend
WHAT: Big O Tires Racing Season Presents: Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma
WHEN: Aug. 22-23
CIRCUIT: 12-turn road course
2008 POLE WINNER: Helio Castroneves (Team Penske)
2008 WINNER: Helio Castroneves (Team Penske)
NOTABLE: The weekend will also feature Formula DRIFT, as well as the Firestone Indy Lights Series, featuring Sausalito native J.R. Hildebrand.
TICKETS: $10-$65 single day/$65-$85 weekend; parking is FREE and kids 12 and under are FREE (Saturday only). Garage passes are available for purchase.
INFORMATION: 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com, www.ticketmaster.com
