Future Electronics Joins Justin Marks in Speed GT

NEWS FROM BMW TEAM PTG

WINCHESTER, Va. (July 17, 2003) - Future Electronics will be an associate
sponsor on Justin Marks¹ No. 80 BMW Team PTG M3 for the remainder of the
2003 SCCA Pro Racing Speed GT Championship.

"I am thrilled to announce a partnership with Future Electronics," said
Marks, who joined BMW Team PTG at the series¹ second round at Mosport
International Raceway this year. "We share a commitment to excellence that
makes Future Electronics a great fit with Justin Marks and the No. 80 BMW
Team PTG M3." 

Having served the electronics industry for more than 32 years, Future
Electronics is a world-class leader and innovator in the marketing and
distribution of semiconductors and passive, interconnect and
electro-mechanical components, operating from 155 offices in 35 countries in
The Americas, Europe and Asia. "Future Electronics values its involvement in
professional motorsports and is enthusiastic about this new partnership,"
said Gerry Duggan, President and COO of Future Electronics. "We wish Justin
Marks success in his pursuit of victory."

With half of the 10-race season completed, Marks stands sixth in the GT
driver¹s standings. The Chico, Calif., driver has scored a top-10 finish in
every race with a season-best fourth place at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville,
Conn., in May, and has been instrumental in establishing BMW¹s lead in the
Speed GT Manufacturer¹s Championship.

Round 6 of the Speed GT Championship takes place on Sunday, July 27, at
Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., and is scheduled for broadcast on the
Speed Channel on Saturday, August 2, at 5:00 pm ET.