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INDY LIGHTS: Dorricott Members Dominate C.A.M. Awards

30 September 2000

HOUSTON, Texas (Sept. 29, 2000) - Eight "behind the scenes" heroes
from Dorricott Racing were honored at the annual Championship Association
of Mechanics (CAM) Crewmember Awards, presented by Snap-On, Thursday, Sept.
28.

        CAM celebrated its 11th season in 2000 and once again recognized
outstanding performances from its members working within the Toyota
Atlantic, Indy Lights, and CHAMP car series.' A total of 15 Indy Lights CAM
members were honored including four for their line of specialty and a
11-member "All-Star" team. As in past years, the CAM Awards were voted by
peers where each candidate's performance was strictly based on each award's
required merit.

        Shane Seneviratne, of Pasadena, Calif., was named PI Research/CAM
Data Specialist of the Year. Seneviratne was distinguished from among his
peers for outstanding performance in data acquisition. Seneviratne also
received a selection of software valued at $1,000.

        Kerry Dunn, of Bakersfield, Calif., was honored with the Air
Products/CAM High Pressure Award. The award is voted upon by CAM member
Chief Mechanics who wish to recognize the chief mechanic who has admirably
performed despite adversity under pressure situations. Dunn was presented
with a $1,000 award check from Air Products.

        Mike Wagner, of Bakersfield, Calif., was voted the Dayton/CAM Indy
Lights Tire Specialist of the Year. Dayton tire specialists, technicians
and engineers recognized Wagner for his high standard of professionalism.
Dayton Tires presented Wagner with a $1,000 award check.

        Five Dorricott teammates were named to the Snap-On/CAM Indy Lights
All Star Team, which is composed of 11 crew members, and was voted by the
member Chief Mechanics. Fritz Kroyer, of Bakersfield, Calif., was named the
series all-star Fabricator for a second consecutive year. Rick Wagner, of
Bakersfield, Calif., was named all-star Tire Specialist. All-star honors in
Data/Engineering were bestowed to Burke Harrison, of Sebastopol, Calif. 

        Ethan Brown, of Santa Rosa, Calif., was voted to the all-star team
as one of three chosen mechanics, while Sam Goldsmith, of Barstow, was
named all-star Chief Mechanic.