Klein Tools/Jim Beam Indy 500 Practice Report May 12, 2004

Driver:  Dan Wheldon
Car:  #26 Klein Tools/Jim Beam Dallara/Honda/Firestone

                   Dan Wheldon                                                          Dan Wheldon
                       May 12                                                       All Practice Sessions
      Position               2nd                                           Best Speed             221.953 mph
      Speed                  221.953 mph                                   Best Time              40.5491 sec
      Time                   40.5491 sec                                   Total Laps             149
      Laps                   55

                                                      IndyCar Series
                                               Practice Speeds - May 12
                                        1  Tony Kanaan                 222.668 mph
                                        2  Dan Wheldon                 221.953 mph
                                        3.  Roger Yasukawa             221.248 mph
                                        4.  Adrian Fernandez           221.195 mph
                                        5.  Scott Dixon                220.941 mph

Dan Wheldon, #26 Klein Tools/Jim Beam Dallara/Honda/Firestone
          "I think this place can make you chase it sometimes.  I think everyone wanted to make sure today
was a good day.  We had sort of a disappointing day yesterday and obviously there is a set plan we have to
work through.  I think the Klein Tools/Jim Beam car is very good but you have to make sure you're on top of
it for that particular day because Wednesday doesn't count towards qualifying.  The only day that matters is
Saturday."

Dan Wheldon Facts
       Wheldon is the current Indy Racing LeagueŽ IndyCarŽ Series points leader with 123 points placing
       him ahead of his Andretti Green teammate Tony Kanaan with 117.
       Wheldon is the IndyCar Series' most recent winner, claiming his first IndyCar Series victory at the
       Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 on April 17.
       Wheldon has also claimed the last two IndyCar Series pole positions, earning the top starting spot at
       Phoenix and Japan.
       Wheldon started fifth and finished 19th in last year's Indianapolis 500.

Eddie Jones, Race Engineer, #26 Klein Tools/Jim Beam Dallara/Honda/Firestone
          "We were confident coming in that we had the basis for a quick setup and we were just out there
confirming where we are with the Klein Tools/Jim Beam car.  Obviously after a day like today we are quite
happy.  We know there is more to come but we had a very good day and we are very pleased."