THE CAR

Infiniti Pro Series Car Specifications Engine Size: 214 cubic inches (3.5 liters) Maximum Number of Cylinders: 8 Maximum RPM: 10,700 (with rev limiter) Horsepower: Approximately 450 Turbocharging: Forbidden Wheel Size (front): 15" diameter, 11.2" wide Wheel Size (rear): 15" diameter, 15" wide Tire Size (front): 26" max., 25" min. @ 35psi Tire Size (rear): 27.5" max., 26.5" min. @ 35psi Minimum Weight (front): 13.48 pounds Minimum Weight (rear): 14.70 pounds Minimum Car Weight: 1,550 pounds Maximum Car Height: 38 inches Maximum Car Width: 78.5 inches Fuel: 117 Octane Forward Gears: 6 Top Racing Speed: Approximately 210 mph Race Distances: 100 miles Track Lengths: 1.0 to 2.5 miles

THE CHASSIS

Dallara Automobili Founded in 1972 by Dr. Gian Paolo Dallara, Dallara Automobili has enjoyed major success as a racecar constructor in numerous categories of motorsports, including Formula 3, sports car and Indy Racing. Dallara has also designed, manufactured and collaborated on racing programs for numerous automotive companies. The organization's state-of-the-art facilities include two wind tunnels, one seven-post dynamic test rig and an ultra-modern machine shop as well as CAD, FEA and CFD design capabilities.

THE ENGINE PROGRAM

Infiniti, supplier of the IRL Infiniti Indy engine since 1997, is proud to be the sole engine manufacturer of the Indy Racing Infiniti Pro Series. The series will use a 3.5-liter racing version of the engine found in the all-new Infiniti Q45 performance luxury sedan. The Q45 V8 engine produces a class-leading 340 horsepower in production form. Engine builder TWR will adapt the production engine for oval racing use, with the horsepower of the racing version reaching an estimated 450 hp. Infiniti is supported by a network of approximately 150 retailers throughout North America and offers a range of luxury vehicles including the Infiniti QX4 luxury Sport Utility Vehicles, G20 sports sedan, I35 luxury sedan, and flagship Q45 luxury performance sedan. For more information on the complete line of Infiniti luxury vehicles and the Total Ownership Experience (TOE) philosophy, visit Infiniti on the Web at www.infiniti.com.

THE TIRE PROGRAM

Bridgestone/Firestone Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, agriculture and other tires to its customers in North America.