Logical Becomes Official Information Technology Partner to Team Rahal; Technology Requirements for Racing Continue to Trend up as Racers Compete to Go Faster More Safely

    CHICAGO--March 11, 2003--Logical, one of the largest integrators of high-performance, high-availability solutions in the United States, announced today its technology partnership with Team Rahal one of the leading open-wheel racing teams in North America, which fields cars in Champ Car World Series and the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series.
    "We are excited to provide the technology support that helps Team Rahal win races," said Jeff Reed, PhD, chief marketing and technology officer, Logical. "This is truly an example of technology in action in a mission-critical environment. The trend in racing is more high-performance technology utilized to keep racers safe while going faster. Telemetry and racing simulations require enhanced technology and represent a complex environment that helps racers push beyond traditional speed boundaries."
    As the official IT Partner to Team Rahal, Logical will provide the backend technology that is utilized to help support the entire Rahal business from high-end servers, storage and networking infrastructure and IT consulting to managed services for the Team Rahal Web site.
    "It's the technology behind the racing that can make the difference in a winning race," said Bobby Rahal, 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time CART champion. "It takes a team of racing and technology professionals working together to deliver success on the track. Team Rahal chose Logical for the high level of service it provides and its ability to provide high-performance, high-availability technology services and consulting that keep us running as a racing and business organization."

    About Logical

    Logical is an international provider of high-performance, high-availability information technology solutions, and one of the largest Unix, high-end storage, IP/telephony and applications integrators in the United States. Logical's specific, deep expertise with the world's leading technology suppliers combined with its strong integration proficiency in servers, storage, networks and software infrastructures makes it the perfect partner for customers that want and need to achieve a competitive advantage through computing excellence. With its U.S. headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, MI, Logical has more than 25 offices around the country to serve its clients in their own geographic regions. Logical has revenues in excess of $400 million and employs 1,200 people in more than 10 countries around the world. For more information on Logical's presence and programs in the U.S., visit www.us.logical.com.

    About Team Rahal

    Team Rahal is now in its second decade as one of the leading open-wheel racing teams in North America. Based in Hilliard, Ohio, the team is co-owned by three-time CART champion and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal and CBS LATE SHOW host David Letterman. Currently the team campaigns cars in the Bridgestone presents the Champ Car World Series powered by Ford, the IRL IndyCar Series and the Toyota Atlantic Championship. The 65-member team enjoys primary sponsorship from the Gigante Group in the Champ Car World Series, Pioneer Electronics and the Miller Brewing Company in the IndyCar Series and Argent Mortgage Company in the Toyota Atlantics Championship.