Klein Tools/Jim Beam Driver Dan Wheldon Wins at Motegi

       MOTEGI, Japan (April 17, 2004) - Klein Tools/Jim Beam driver Dan Wheldon
became the first Englishman to win in the Indy Racing LeagueŽ IndyCarŽ Series with his
dominating victory today at the Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 in Motegi, Japan.  The win is
also Honda's first win in seven major open wheel events at its Twin Ring Motegi.
       The 2003 IndyCar Series Rookie-of-the-Year started from the pole and led 192 of
the 200 laps, relinquishing the lead only during green flag pit stops.  After a final pit stop
on lap 171 where the Klein Tools/Jim Beam crew provided lightning fast service, the 25-
year-old Wheldon held off his teammate, Team 7-Eleven driver Tony Kanaan, to secure
Andretti Green Racing's (AGR) first one-two finish. It is also AGR's second-consecutive
win, following Kanaan's triumph in Phoenix three weeks ago.  The win also gives
Wheldon the IndyCar Series points lead, marking the first time he has led the
championship.
       Helio Castroneves finished third, just ahead of Darren Manning in fourth.  Alpine
driver and AGR teammate Dario Franchitti finished seventh.  XM Satellite Radio driver
Bryan Herta finished 14th after mechanical problems ended his day on lap 183.
       The 88th running of the Indianapolis 500 marks the next event on the IndyCar
Series calendar.  Practice begins on Sunday, May 9, with the race on Sunday, May 30.

Dan Wheldon, Driver, #26 Klein Tools/Jim Beam Dallara/Honda/Firestone
       "It's awesome for Honda, and it's awesome for the team.  The Klein Tools/
Jim Beam crew did a great job today.  My boys did awesome today.  The Firestone tires
were great, because if you can beat (Tony) Kanaan around this place you know you're
doing okay.  This race was very difficult and the team and Honda did just a great job.  The
Japanese fans were awesome and I love racing here. I love being a part of this team and
it's just fantastic to win my first IndyCar Series race here for Honda."

Tony Cotman, Team Manager, #26 Klein Tools/Jim Beam Dallara/Honda/Firestone
       "What an exceptional day and exceptional week for Dan and the Klein Tools/
Jim Beam team.  That was dominating at its best, and it's a total team effort from Honda,
Firestone and everybody at Andretti Green Racing.  I'm extremely happy that Honda got
its first win here and I'm proud that we could do it for them."