Daytona Test Report

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Specter Werkes #24 Cauley Corvette GTR
presented by The Highlander Damaged in Fire
Driver, Tom Bambard, escapes unharmed

Daytona Beach, Fla. January 5, 2004:  The final session of testing for 
the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona was cut short on Monday afternoon when 
the Specter Werks/Sports #24 Cauley Corvette GTR presented by The 
Highlander caught on fire. The Corvette was witnessed with flames as it 
came down the backstretch and flamed up when driver Tom Bambard pulled 
off in the horseshoe.

Bambard was able to get out of the car on his own, and after a visit to 
the infield care center, he was transported to Halifax Medical Center 
as a precaution for smoke inhalation.  He was later released from 
Halifax with a clean bill of health.

“I’m not sure how the sequence unfolded,” remarked Bambard. “I recall a 
bump or thump and then feeling the car take a violent dive to the 
inside… and then spinning. I saw the flames and tried to control the 
spin and guide the car to a run-off area. By that time, it was apparent 
that I needed to exit the car as quickly as possible. With the bulk of 
the fire engulfing the driver’s side, I made my way across to the 
passenger window and was able to struggle free.”

Co-driver and owner of Specter Werkes/Sports, Jeff Nowicki, made the 
following statement:

“First and foremost, we are thankful that Tom was not harmed in anyway. 
Our team is highly focused and committed to the safety aspects of our 
endeavor. Our people come first.”

“With respect to the car, it is too early to determine the cause of the 
fire. Hearing the comments of witnesses and putting together Tom’s 
remarks, it’s obvious something triggered the bizarre sequence. We will 
know more once we get the car back to shop and do a complete analysis.”

“Overall, we were very happy with the week of testing,” continued 
Nowicki. “Needless-to-say, this will be a set back and we face a very 
difficult timeline to have the car ready for the Rolex 24 Hour race. 
Every member of our team has personally pledged his or her full support 
to rebuild the car and put it on the starting grid in Daytona January 
31. I’ve got a hunch we’ll be there.”

Cauley Chevrolet, Inc.
For over 20 years Cauley Chevrolet has been servicing the needs of 
Southeastern Michigan. Recently voted #1 in GM Customer Service, the 
company prides itself on customer satisfaction. Located in West 
Bloomfield, Michigan, Cauley Chevrolet is known as "America's Corvette 
Dealer" ranking in the top 10 nationally in Corvette sales.

Anchor Bay Entertainment
Know as a haven for some of the world's greatest filmmakers, Anchor Bay 
Entertainment is dedicated to releasing outstanding films, committed to 
detail and utilizing the finest elements in bringing film to the home 
video market. Anchor Bay sells to major retail customers such as Kmart, 
Wal Mart, Best Buy, Musicland, Transworld, Target, Borders, and many 
more. The company is located in Troy, Michigan and is an operating unit 
of IDT Entertainment, a subsidiary of IDT Corporation
Specter Werkes/Sports Inc.
Specter Werkes/Sports is an automotive prototype facility based in 
Troy, Michigan. SWS specializes in designing and building accessories 
for the Corvette. The company's current flagship project is the 
Corvette GTR performance street car. The car was recently featured in 
Road and Track, Vette Magazine and Super Chevy, to name a few.