This is the fourth and final in a series of stories from Mid-Ohio Race Car Course in Lexington and focusing on the HVM Racing team.By PAUL BINIONSpecial to The Daily RecordAfter a brutally disappointing qualifying effort, the HVM Racing Team was positive and upbeat Sunday morning as they ran second-fastest in the field during the pre-race practice. It was sunny, warm, and the team had every reason to think their setup was good to go. The complexion of the day changed when the skies opened just before the beginning of the Indy Lights race. As the IndyCar race approached, there were alternating periods of heavy rain, and sunny skies. Perhaps the teams had better information than the fans, but to the drenched crowds seeking shelter anywhere they could, it was looking like the rain was going to stay. When asked how the race would play out with the rain looming, HVM Team manager Vince Kremer responded, "1-7-32, black, red, maybe even green." As he walked away, he smiled and said, "Perhaps I gamble too much!"Though a bit cryptic, the comment sums up a large part of auto racing. You play the hand you are dealt, roll the dice, spin the wheel, and if you are lucky and good you end up in the front at the end of the day. Throughout the race, the team seemed to have a pretty good hand to play, their strategy was working, and they were moving right up the field. Prior to pitting for the last time, HVM had moved up from 17th position to fourth, and the outlook was bright. When driver E.J. Viso pulled in for the team's final pit stop on lap 57, they had a mechanical failure -- an issue with the clutch that resulted in the team working for several minutes getting the car restarted. Viso was able to re-join the race, and continue to the end, but finished in 22nd place, five laps down from the leaders. It proved to be a frustrating end to a weekend that spanned high hopes, and bitter disappointment. This series was based on the "Transition Team" premise, and while there is still clear evidence that the merger is not quite complete, the "Transition Teams" are starting to look a lot like IndyCar teams. One only has to look at the pit stalls at the near end of the pits, (Penske, Andretti Green, and Target) and remember that not all so long ago; they were the "Transition Teams."Next season the term "Transition" will likely cease to have any meaning.HVM Racing, and indeed all teams now have a quick turnaround to get to Edmonton, just shy of 2,000 miles from Lexington.The merger of the two series has provided IndyCar racing a full field of cars, and the golden opportunity to make Open Wheel Racing once again something that people talk about Monday morning. The only question remains is whether they can capitalize on the opportunity, and are the fans willing to come back? If the attendance at recent races is any indication, they might just pull it off.