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201020101616-102 W. Cape Coral Pkwy., PMB-2711616-102 W. Cape Coral Pkwy., PMB-271

Cape Coral, Florida 33914Cape Coral, Florida 33914Tel: 239-910-3361Tel: 239-910-3361

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.ASR-INDY.com Website: www.ASR-INDY.com

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American Spirit RacingAmerican Spirit Racing

• Based in Cape Coral, Florida, American Spirit Racing (ASR) was established in Based in Cape Coral, Florida, American Spirit Racing (ASR) was established in 1987 by professional driver Jon Lewis. Since its inception, ASR has operated 1987 by professional driver Jon Lewis. Since its inception, ASR has operated front-running teams in IndyCar, IMSA GTP & GT2, Exxon Supreme Series front-running teams in IndyCar, IMSA GTP & GT2, Exxon Supreme Series GTS, IMSA SuperCar, Trans-Am, Formula BMW, Firestone Indy Lights Series GTS, IMSA SuperCar, Trans-Am, Formula BMW, Firestone Indy Lights Series and American Le Mans Series LMP1 & 2, including the 2004 12 hours of and American Le Mans Series LMP1 & 2, including the 2004 12 hours of Sebring winning P2 entry.Sebring winning P2 entry.

• Not only is ASR a prominent race operation, but it is also a well-respected Not only is ASR a prominent race operation, but it is also a well-respected marketing company that has developed, implemented and managed successful marketing company that has developed, implemented and managed successful marketing and promotional programs while assisting in the development of marketing and promotional programs while assisting in the development of strong business to business relationships for numerous high-level corporations.strong business to business relationships for numerous high-level corporations.

• In 2007, ASR blasted onto the Indy Lights Series scene taking victory at the In 2007, ASR blasted onto the Indy Lights Series scene taking victory at the Nashville Superspeedway while claiming 4 top-five and 8 top-ten finishes in its Nashville Superspeedway while claiming 4 top-five and 8 top-ten finishes in its inaugural season with rookie-driver Robbie Pecorari. inaugural season with rookie-driver Robbie Pecorari.

• In 2010In 2010,, American Spirit Racing returns to the company’s roots, competing in American Spirit Racing returns to the company’s roots, competing in IMSA’s American Le Mans Series. IMSA’s American Le Mans Series.

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American Spirit RacingAmerican Spirit Racing in IMSA history in IMSA history

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American Spirit Racing: Team Owner / Manager American Spirit Racing: Team Owner / Manager

Jon LewisJon Lewis

Birthplace: Los Angeles, CaliforniaBirthplace: Los Angeles, CaliforniaResidence: Cape Coral, Florida Residence: Cape Coral, Florida

• Veteran Driver and Team Owner Jon Lewis has a 22 year Veteran Driver and Team Owner Jon Lewis has a 22 year history of proven top-level performance in numerous series, history of proven top-level performance in numerous series, including: Indycar, American Le Mans, IMSA GTP & GT2, including: Indycar, American Le Mans, IMSA GTP & GT2, Trans-Am, NASCAR, Formula BMW, Firestone Indy Lights Trans-Am, NASCAR, Formula BMW, Firestone Indy Lights Series and the Firestone Firehawk Endurance ChampionshipSeries and the Firestone Firehawk Endurance Championship

• Professional driver and Motor Sport Marketing entrepreneur. Professional driver and Motor Sport Marketing entrepreneur. Founded American Spirit Racing in 1987Founded American Spirit Racing in 1987

• Over the years, American Spirit Racing has claimed numerous race wins while Over the years, American Spirit Racing has claimed numerous race wins while consistently generating powerful promotional programs for its sponsorsconsistently generating powerful promotional programs for its sponsors

• A well-established track record of on-track performance and off-track marketing A well-established track record of on-track performance and off-track marketing success. Has developed, implemented and managed successful marketing success. Has developed, implemented and managed successful marketing programs for numerous high-profile companies in various racing seriesprograms for numerous high-profile companies in various racing series

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American Spirit Racing: Driver & Consultant American Spirit Racing: Driver & Consultant

Derek BellDerek BellBirthplace: EnglandBirthplace: EnglandResidence: Florida Residence: Florida

• 5 time overall winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans5 time overall winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans (4 with Porsche)(4 with Porsche)

• 3 time overall winner of the 24 hours of Daytona3 time overall winner of the 24 hours of Daytona (all with Porsche)(all with Porsche)

• 2 time World Sports Car Champion2 time World Sports Car Champion (both with Porsche)(both with Porsche)

• Formula 1 driver for Ferrari, McLaren, Brabham & Formula 1 driver for Ferrari, McLaren, Brabham & SurteesSurtees

• Voted as one of the most liked and respected drivers by his peersVoted as one of the most liked and respected drivers by his peers

• Derek is a Driver and Consultant for American Spirit Racing’s American Le Mans Derek is a Driver and Consultant for American Spirit Racing’s American Le Mans Team. Derek is the Primary Driver Coach for the American Spirit Racing Patron Team. Derek is the Primary Driver Coach for the American Spirit Racing Patron GT3 Challenge Series Team.GT3 Challenge Series Team.

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American Spirit Racing: Driver American Spirit Racing: Driver

Robbie PecorariRobbie PecorariBirthplace: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBirthplace: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaResidence: Aston, PennsylvaniaResidence: Aston, Pennsylvania

• Firestone Indy Lights Series: Firestone Indy Lights Series: Winner, Nashville Super Speedway. Winner, Nashville Super Speedway. 2nd in 2007 Rookie of the Year points. 2nd in 2007 Rookie of the Year points. Six top-5 & twelve top-10 finishes.Six top-5 & twelve top-10 finishes.

• ChampCar Atlantic Championship: ChampCar Atlantic Championship: Winner, Toronto Grand Prix. Winner, Toronto Grand Prix. Numerous top five finishes.Numerous top five finishes.

• Formula Pro Mazda Championship: Formula Pro Mazda Championship: 2nd in Championship by only 11 points.2nd in Championship by only 11 points.

• Personable and dedicated, Robbie has been Personable and dedicated, Robbie has been an American Spirit driver since 2007. Robbiean American Spirit driver since 2007. Robbie brings a wealth of experience to the ALMSbrings a wealth of experience to the ALMS operation.operation.

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American Spirit Racing: Crew ChiefAmerican Spirit Racing: Crew Chief

Michael GaglioneMichael GaglioneBirthplace: Boston, Massachusetts Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts Residence: Naples, Florida Residence: Naples, Florida

• Crew Chief for American Spirit Racing in the American Crew Chief for American Spirit Racing in the American Le Mans Series, Trans-Am Series & Formula BMWLe Mans Series, Trans-Am Series & Formula BMW since 1998.since 1998.

• When the Team decided to enter IndyCar in 2007, When the Team decided to enter IndyCar in 2007, Michael chose to remain in IMSA racing with the Michael chose to remain in IMSA racing with the American Le Mans Series prototype teams of Autocon American Le Mans Series prototype teams of Autocon and Intersport Racing.and Intersport Racing.

• From 1998 to 2006, Michael has maintained AmericanFrom 1998 to 2006, Michael has maintained American Spirit Racing’s cars with a dedication to detail and performance unmatched by Spirit Racing’s cars with a dedication to detail and performance unmatched by most in the world of motor sport. Michael returns to American Spirit Racing atmost in the world of motor sport. Michael returns to American Spirit Racing at the conclusion of the 2009 season.the conclusion of the 2009 season.

• A proven record of on-track performance and a no-nonsense approach to car A proven record of on-track performance and a no-nonsense approach to car preparation, Michael has been an instrumental part of American Spirit Racing’s preparation, Michael has been an instrumental part of American Spirit Racing’s on-track success.on-track success.

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American Le Mans SeriesAmerican Le Mans Series

The American Le Mans Series is the premier sports car The American Le Mans Series is the premier sports car racing series in the world with events that include racing series in the world with events that include the prestigious Petit Le Mans and the 12 hours of the prestigious Petit Le Mans and the 12 hours of Sebring, which was won by American Spirit Racing Sebring, which was won by American Spirit Racing (P2 class) in 2004. (P2 class) in 2004.

In 2009, the American Le Mans Series adopted a new In 2009, the American Le Mans Series adopted a new class specifically for the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge class specifically for the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge cars. This new class (GTC) will encompass all cars. This new class (GTC) will encompass all American Le Mans Series events in 2010.American Le Mans Series events in 2010.

American Le Mans races are televised live on CBS and American Le Mans races are televised live on CBS and Speed Channel with a worldwide television Speed Channel with a worldwide television audience of over 650 million households.audience of over 650 million households.

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2010 AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES SCHEDULE2010 AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES SCHEDULE

Date Event / LocationDate Event / Location Race LengthRace Length

March 20 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of SebringMarch 20 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring 12 hours12 hours Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, FL Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, FLApril 17April 17 Tequila Patron Grand Prix of Long Beach Tequila Patron Grand Prix of Long Beach 1 hr, 40 min.1 hr, 40 min.

Streets of Long Beach, Long Beach, California Streets of Long Beach, Long Beach, CaliforniaMay 22May 22 Monterey Sports Car Championship Monterey Sports Car Championship 6 hours6 hours

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA July 10 Utah Grand PrixJuly 10 Utah Grand Prix 2 hrs, 45 min.2 hrs, 45 min. Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, Utah Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UtahJuly 24 Northeast Grand PrixJuly 24 Northeast Grand Prix 2 hrs, 45 min. 2 hrs, 45 min. Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, Connecticut Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, Connecticut Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Acura Sports Car Challenge of Mid-Ohio Acura Sports Car Challenge of Mid-Ohio 2 hrs, 45 min.2 hrs, 45 min.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio Aug 22 2009 Road Race Showcase Aug 22 2009 Road Race Showcase 2 hrs, 45 min. 2 hrs, 45 min. Road America , Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Road America , Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Aug. 29 Mobil 1 Grand Prix of Mosport Aug. 29 Mobil 1 Grand Prix of Mosport 2 hrs, 45 min.2 hrs, 45 min.

Mosport International Raceway, Canada Mosport International Raceway, Canada Oct. 2 Petit Le Mans Oct. 2 Petit Le Mans 10 hrs / or 10 hrs / or Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga. Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga. 1,000 miles1,000 miles

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2010 Porsche GT3 Cup Cars2010 Porsche GT3 Cup Cars

American Spirit Racing campaigns new American Spirit Racing campaigns new 2010 Porsche GT3 Cup cars in the IMSA 2010 Porsche GT3 Cup cars in the IMSA American Le Mans Series. American Le Mans Series.

The all new 2010 GT3 Cup Car features The all new 2010 GT3 Cup Car features numerous technological advancements numerous technological advancements beyond previous year models. beyond previous year models.

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Porsche 997 GT3 Cup RacecarsPorsche 997 GT3 Cup Racecars

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) racecars were introduced for the 2006 Carrera The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) racecars were introduced for the 2006 Carrera Cup. The previous model (Type 996) was used in the Carrera Cup GB since the Cup. The previous model (Type 996) was used in the Carrera Cup GB since the championship was introduced in 2003. The combination of evocative sports coupe championship was introduced in 2003. The combination of evocative sports coupe styling and characteristic rear-engine design makes the Porsche 911 a favorite for styling and characteristic rear-engine design makes the Porsche 911 a favorite for drivers seeking a precisely engineered, powerful race car, and one that is immediately drivers seeking a precisely engineered, powerful race car, and one that is immediately recognizable by spectators and sponsors alike.recognizable by spectators and sponsors alike.

The EngineThe EngineThe 2010 engine is 3.8 liter version of the well-known six-cylinder boxer that has been The 2010 engine is 3.8 liter version of the well-known six-cylinder boxer that has been the base for successful motorsport with near-standard vehicles for the last six years. It is the base for successful motorsport with near-standard vehicles for the last six years. It is an extremely free-revving unit that develops 450 HP at 7500 rpm. An air-collector an extremely free-revving unit that develops 450 HP at 7500 rpm. An air-collector located under the rear wing uses pressure built up there to supply extra intake air to the located under the rear wing uses pressure built up there to supply extra intake air to the engine at high speeds, so that it reaches its maximum power output quicker and easier.engine at high speeds, so that it reaches its maximum power output quicker and easier.

BodyworkBodyworkHigh downforce, low weight and the best possible cooling had priority when the classical High downforce, low weight and the best possible cooling had priority when the classical body silhouette of the 911 was modified for racing. The 2010 GT3 Cup car is wider, body silhouette of the 911 was modified for racing. The 2010 GT3 Cup car is wider, stronger and faster than its predecessors. The adjustable rear wing of the new GT3 Cup stronger and faster than its predecessors. The adjustable rear wing of the new GT3 Cup gives a clear indication of the purpose of this vehicle. The carbon fiber wing is 2.34 gives a clear indication of the purpose of this vehicle. The carbon fiber wing is 2.34 inches wider and 1.37 inches higher than the wing of the 2009 911 GT3 Cup model. It inches wider and 1.37 inches higher than the wing of the 2009 911 GT3 Cup model. It increases downforce at the rear significantly.increases downforce at the rear significantly. An intake on the carbon fiber rear lid An intake on the carbon fiber rear lid

directs air through a filter directly to the throttle.directs air through a filter directly to the throttle.

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Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Racecars (cont.)Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Racecars (cont.)

The cockpit and dashboard feature a new layout with a central information display which The cockpit and dashboard feature a new layout with a central information display which informs the driver about all important functions. The light and ignition switches as well as informs the driver about all important functions. The light and ignition switches as well as the data recording control are positioned on the centre console with the starter button left the data recording control are positioned on the centre console with the starter button left of the steering wheel. The fuse-box can now be found in the place of the glove-box of the steering wheel. The fuse-box can now be found in the place of the glove-box instead in the legroom area of the driver's side.instead in the legroom area of the driver's side.

Sequential 6-speed gearboxSequential 6-speed gearboxThe sequential six-speed dog-type box of the latest 911 GT3 Cup features a power shift The sequential six-speed dog-type box of the latest 911 GT3 Cup features a power shift system with ignition cut for very quick up shifting at full throttle. Very close ratios ensure system with ignition cut for very quick up shifting at full throttle. Very close ratios ensure that the engine is used in its optimum rev range with the transmission being considerably that the engine is used in its optimum rev range with the transmission being considerably shorter than in the road-going 911 GT3 RS. Top speed is reached at approx. 169 mph. shorter than in the road-going 911 GT3 RS. Top speed is reached at approx. 169 mph. Thanks to tailor-made gears, a single mass flywheel and the use of a 5.5 inch triple-disc Thanks to tailor-made gears, a single mass flywheel and the use of a 5.5 inch triple-disc sintered metal clutch, the rotating masses of the transmission are reduced. An oil-water-sintered metal clutch, the rotating masses of the transmission are reduced. An oil-water-heat exchanger provides the reliable cooling of the system.heat exchanger provides the reliable cooling of the system.

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2010 Driver Program 2010 Driver Program (American Le (American Le Mans)Mans)

Driver ProgramDriver Program$350,000 Full Season $350,000 Full Season

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2010 Driver Program 2010 Driver Program (Full-Season)(Full-Season)

American Le Mans Series American Le Mans Series

2010 American Le Mans Series - Full Season Program includes:2010 American Le Mans Series - Full Season Program includes:

• All races and promoter test days on the 2010 IMSA American Le MansAll races and promoter test days on the 2010 IMSA American Le Mans Series schedule Series schedule • Extensive Testing Schedule availableExtensive Testing Schedule available• Race and Year-end prize purse (70% split equally between co-drivers)Race and Year-end prize purse (70% split equally between co-drivers)• Fuel, tires, brakes, consumables, normally scheduled replacement parts Fuel, tires, brakes, consumables, normally scheduled replacement parts • Professionally prepared and engineered 2010 Porsche GT3 Cup racecarProfessionally prepared and engineered 2010 Porsche GT3 Cup racecar• Professional, experienced crew and engineerProfessional, experienced crew and engineer• Top-flight support equipmentTop-flight support equipment• Team apparel Team apparel • Transportation of race car & crew, including crew accommodations & mealsTransportation of race car & crew, including crew accommodations & meals• At-track Hospitality (large groups available)At-track Hospitality (large groups available)• Marketing and PR support, Autograph Cards and Media KitsMarketing and PR support, Autograph Cards and Media Kits• On-track damage insurance includedOn-track damage insurance included

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Contact:Contact:

Jon Lewis – Team ManagerJon Lewis – Team Manager

American Spirit RacingAmerican Spirit Racing1616-102 W. Cape Coral Pkwy, PMB-2711616-102 W. Cape Coral Pkwy, PMB-271

Cape Coral, Florida 33914Cape Coral, Florida 33914Tel: 239-910-3361Tel: 239-910-3361

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.ASR-INDY.comWebsite: www.ASR-INDY.com