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	NEWS ARCHIVES May 10, 2007 Phoenix Race Works, LLC Extends F1000 Contingency Program PHOENIX, AZ (May 10, 2007) --- Phoenix Race Works, LLC announced today an extension to its 2007 Contingency Program, which was introduced on January 25th of this year. The program will now extend through the 2008 SCCA racing season. "Because there are so many potential F1000 competitors looking at the 2008 season for entry into the F1000 class, we thought it would be appropriate to extend our program" said Matt Conrad, General Manager of Phoenix Race Works, LLC. "We believe this class offers grassroots motorsports with a considerable amount of growth potential and we would like to contribute to that growth as well." The program rewards drivers of the Phoenix F1K.07 cars for setting track records and winning races at SCCA Regional & National events. No other manufacturer offers such a program. In total, there is over $50,000 in available cash awards nationwide in the contingency plan. The breakdown of cash rewards is as follows: > Regional Race Win $100 > Track Record $100 > National Race Win $200 > Regional Championship $250 > Division Championship $500 > June Sprints Win $2,500 > National Championship $5,000 Details on the program and official rules may be obtained by visiting www.phoenixraceworks.com or by contacting Matt Conrad at 623-581-3222. Contingency Program Rules: > Only Phoenix Race Works F1K-07 cars are eligible. > Only SCCA sanctioned events are currently eligible. > Minimum of two (2) F1000 (FB) cars must start each race to qualify for "Win". > Track Record must be during official qualifying or race event. >All wins, track records, and championships must be verified by sending official SCCA documentation to: Matt Conrad Phoenix Race Works, LLC 1725 W. Williams Dr, Suite 48 Phoenix, AZ 85027 ********************************************************************** May 1, 2007 Phoenix Race Works, LLC announces new pricing. PHOENIX, AZ (May 1, 2007) --- Effective May 15, 2007 pricing for the Phoenix F1K.07 will change. The new pricing for our "Roller" version of the car will be $34,995 and complete cars with a George Dean prepared GSX-R1000 engine and AIM dash package will start at $47,500. Our specifications for the car have not changed and all "non-kit" cars come with the following standard features. Our competitors offer these as "options" or not at all - providing even more reason to choose the Phoenix F1-K: · Penske 8300 Double-Adjustable Shocks & Hyperco Springs · Pennon Fiberglass multi-element wings Front & Rear · Anti-Roll Bar assemblies Front & Rear · Impact Racing 6-Point Harness "Even with our price increase, I'm confident that when you compare us to the competition you will find our pricing several thousands of dollars less." stated Matt Conrad, General Manager of Phoenix Racing Works. Phoenix is also the only manufacturer to offer a comprehensive contingency program that rewards drivers of our cars for setting track records and winning races in SCCA Regional and National competition. Current pricing will be honored on all current orders and any contracted order placed prior to May 15th. For details, call or contact us via email. ******************************************************************** April 28 , 2007 Phoenix F1K-07 Completes Another Successful Test of Prototype F1000 The Phoenix Race Works F1K-07 performed beyond expectations in its initial test. (spy photo & video clips: Phoenix Race Works) VIDEO CLIP #1 VIDEO CLIP #2 PHOENIX, AZ (May 5, 2007) --- The initial tests of the F1K-07 comes following several months of development and production in the Phoenix Race Works shop. Utilizing the 1.25-mile Firebird International Raceway east track configuration, the goal of the first test was to ensure everything was operational. As expected, the opening sessions on-course featured several minor problems, which were all quickly corrected. With Phoenix Race Works owner and amateur racer Matt Conrad behind the wheel, the pace was steadily increased each time on-track. Encountering an extremely stable and balanced car, Conrad was soon posting some very quick times without pushing the car to its limits. At the conclusion of the full-day test at Firebird, over 100 laps had been completed, with Conrad posting a fast time a full two seconds quicker than his previous fastest time at the track, set in a Formula Continental car. Phoenix Race Works has already received orders for the new F1K-07, with production scheduled to begin at the Arizona race shop in June. This story courtesy of www.eformulacarnews.com. ******************************************************************** January 25, 2007 Phoenix Race Works Announce 2007 F1000 Contingency Program PHOENIX, AZ (January 25, 2007) --- Phoenix Race Works, LLC has announced today their contingency award program for the upcoming racing season. The program allows owners of the Phoenix F1K-07 (Formula 1000) racecar to earn cash prizes for winning races in SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) events. Drivers are eligible for these incentives by winning races and championships in SCCA National and Regional competition, as well as by setting official track records. "We have been an innovator by offering a contingency program as an added value to our DSR and CSR customers," said Matt Conrad, General Manager of Phoenix Race Works. "We were the first Sports Racer manufacturer to offer such a program and we wanted to be the first manufacturer to offer a similar program for our new F1000 customers. This segment is hugely important for us as we believe strongly in the F1000 concept." In total, there is over $50,000 in available cash awards nationwide in the contingency plan. The breakdown of cash rewards is as follows: > Regional Race Win $100 > Track Record $100 > National Race Win $200 > Regional Championship $250 > Division Championship $500 > June Sprints Win $2,500 > National Championship $5,000 Details on the program and official rules may be obtained by visiting www.phoenixraceworks.com or by contacting Matt Conrad at 623-581-3222. Contingency Program Rules: > Only Phoenix Race Works F1K-07 cars are eligible. > Only SCCA sanctioned events are currently eligible. > Minimum of two (2) F1000 (FB) cars must start each race to qualify for "Win". > Track Record must be during official qualifying or race event. >All wins, track records, and championships must be verified by sending official SCCA documentation to: Matt Conrad Phoenix Race Works, LLC 1725 W. Williams Dr, Suite 48 Phoenix, AZ 85027 ******************************************************************** January 23, 2007 Phoenix Race Works Now Offering CRATE ENGINE PROGRAM for F1000** PHOENIX, AZ (January 23, 2007) --- Phoenix Race Works, LLC is proud to announce a "Crate Engine Program" for the Suzuki GSX-R1000 engines specifically built for SCCA F1000 competition rules. This program provides "on the shelf" engines ready to be shipped within 48 hours of ordering and fast, economical shipping to most major US markets. "We have seen a major growth in interest in the F1000 project, not only from potential buyers of new cars, but also from those interested in converting their formula continental cars into F1000 spec," said Matt Conrad, General Manager of Phoenix Race Works. "We have ramped up our efforts, with the assistance of George Dean Racing Engines, to offer a reliable and competitive engine package ready to fit into their car build or as a back-up." The first engines are scheduled to be ready for delivery on February 1, 2007. All motor work is being done by reputable builder, George Dean Racing Engines, and will be supplied complete with dyno sheet. Two packages are currently being offered, the '03-'04 989cc spec and the '05-'06 999cc spec Suzuki GSX-R1000 engine. Specifications are below: 2003-04 Based Engine Core (989cc) Complete tear-down and inspection Complete re-build with new bearings, seals, gaskets, etc. New Billet Clutch Basket, Heavy Duty Clutch Springs Re-Mapping of ECU Tuned and Broken in on the Superflow Dyno (Dyno sheet provided) Approximately 160 Rear Wheel Horsepower* $4,995 (Includes $2,000 Refundable Core Charge) 2005-06 Based Engine Core (999cc) Same as the 2003-04 Model except: Larger (1mm) Titanium Valves Improved Cam Timing Higher Compression Dual Injector Set-Up Improved Electronics Approximately 165 Rear Wheel Horsepower* $5,995 (Includes $3,000 Refundable Core Charge) * These numbers are using a stock exhaust system and stock airbox. When comparing horsepower...please ask the supplier to provide you a Rear Wheel Horsepower number. Several other entities are advertising 175-180 HP numbers, but those are NOT Rear Wheel Horsepower numbers, but a theoretical number at the crankshaft. The company will also offer all replacement parts and components you might need for your F1000 racecar, including: Oil Fitting Adaptors (-8 AN) $50/set Complete Custom Car Wiring Harness $500 Custom Wet Sump Pans $400 - $600 Dry Sump Pump and Pan Assembly $1,295 Spare Starters (NEW...not USED) $275 ea. For more information or to place an order, please contact us at 623-581-3222 or e-mail to matt@phoenixracecars.com. More information regarding the engine program will be available on our website soon. ********************************************************************** January 1 7 , 2007 Phoenix Race Works, LLC bring on engineer, Dustin Wright and enter 2007 with new name and focus PHOENIX, AZ (January 17, 2007) --- Phoenix Race Works, LLC is proud to announce the addition of aerospace & mechanical engineer, Dustin Wright to the operation. Wright was instrumental in the design of the all-new Phoenix F1K-07 F1000 racecar and will be involved in the design and refinement of any new products that are offered. The company enters 2007 with a revised name and focus as well. Formerly known as Phoenix Race Cars, Inc., the marque was well known for competitive & affordable DSR and CSR Sports Racer packages. With the popularity of the new F1000 category, the company has begun shifting gears to incorporate their F1000 design as a large part of their business operations, while also making a shift from just building cars to offering car kits, engines, components and turn-key cars for the class. Phoenix Race Works will also support the current DSR and CSR cars and maintain an inventory of replacement parts for the existing customers. Plans for a newly designed Sports Racer, based on the F1000 chassis, will be released later in the year and will incorporate updated aerodynamics. "We see a great deal of potential in the F1000 class and have made several steps to be able to provide the best, most economical and competitive package available," said General Manager of Phoenix Race Works, Matt Conrad. "We are developing our business to be able to offer the most for our customers. We can provide a car kit that can be assembled by the buyer all the way up to complete race-ready cars, plus we are offering on-the-shelf Suzuki GSX-R1000 "Crate Engine" packages complete with dyno-sheets to those converting F2000 cars over to F1000 spec." Phoenix Race Works is very close to debuting their 2007 F1K-07 and will also offer a solid contingency program for customers of their cars. Details of the program will be offered soon. With the change in name, a new website will follow. The current site, www.phoenixracecars.com is still currently active and up to date, though it will undergo some updates over the next couple of weeks. Information regarding the F1K-07 is available on the site including specifications. ******************************************************************** October 27 , 2006 Phoenix Race Cars Announces All New Formula 1000 Racecar PHOENIX, AZ (October 25, 2006) --- Phoenix Race Cars has announced their latest creation for the newly formed F1000 formula car SCCA class. The Phoenix F1K-07 will be the marque's first-generation formula car powered by a motorcycle-derived power plant similar to what has been used reliably in SCCA's D-sports Racer category. The Phoenix, AZ based constructor has had previous successes with both their C & D Sports Racer cars and is already deep in the development stage with this new project. "I'm extremely excited for this new class as my racing background is in formula cars and I've always thought the marriage of a motorcycle engine to a formula car would be awesome," said General Manager of Phoenix Race Cars, Matt Conrad. "I'm confident our car provides the best value in this class because we're giving buyers the tools they need to be competitive right from the start. In fact, the first production car is already spoken for as I plan to move from DSR to racing in the new SCCA F1000 class." Designed by aerospace & mechanical engineer, Dustin Wright, The F1K-07 comes standard with a long list of features compared to similarly priced cars for this class. Some of the standard equipment include race-proven multi-element wing package from Pennon Composites, Penske 8100 double-adjustable shocks custom-valved by Chris Harrison of Harrison Auto Dynamics of Phoenix (Penske 8760, triple-adjustable units are available as an upgrade) and an adjustable anti-roll bar for the front and rear of the car (cockpit adjustable is an option). "We felt it was imperative that we offer customers many features as standard on the F1K-07," said Conrad. "When someone buys a new racecar, they should get a competitive package right from the start and we feel we have accomplished that goal compared to our competitors." Images of the Phoenix F1K-07 Formula 1000 car are now available for viewing on the Phoenix Race Cars website at www.phoenixracecars.com as well as a preliminary specifications sheet. The pricing for the roller version of the car starts at $32,995. A "kit" version is planned and, as in the D/CSR cars, George Dean prepared engines built to F1000 specifications are available to be installed from the factory. These turn-key cars start at $42,995. For more information please call 623-581-3222, 602-799-1922 or email us at info@phoenixracecars.com. ******************************************************************** April 13, 2006 Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. Announces Updated Sports Racer Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. has announced its newest entry into the highly competitive Sports Racer market. The new car, dubbed the Phoenix SR-07, is the next-generation Sports Racer from the manufacturer based in Phoenix, AZ. Changes to the new car are extensive and are the result of over a year of evaluation and re-engineering, culminating in a car which will be competitive at any level of racing. The car is being made available in two configurations designed for the SCCA Club Racing market. The SRD-07 is ready to enter the SCCA DSR category and comes equipped with an approximately 175hp, race-prepped Suzuki GSX-R1000 engine built by George Dean's Racing Engines. For the CSR crowd, the SRC-07 is available with a 200hp, race-prepped Kawasaki ZX-12R engine also built by George Dean's Racing Engines. A roller, dubbed the SRX-07 can also be made available for those that wish to install their own engine package. "We have put a considerable amount of time in developing the Phoenix SR-07 and we think potential buyers will see the value in the car right away," said General Manager of Phoenix Race Cars, Matt Conrad. "We targeted several aerodynamic and chassis improvements for this car and are very pleased with the results." Major breakthroughs in the car have come in a significant weight reduction, dramatic improvements in the aerodynamics package as well as a minor update to the chassis to improve overall handling characteristics and to also increase rigidity and strength. "Essentially, we've nearly doubled the downforce on the car with only a 10% increase in drag," said Conrad. "Combine that with a stronger, lighter and more rigid chassis and we clearly have a car that will be easily competitive against other brands that are out there at a significantly lower price." A full list of updates and a detailed spec sheet with pricing is coming soon and will be available at www.phoenixracecars.com, or contact Matt Conrad at Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. at 623-581-3222. Larger images may be seen by clicking on the photo. ******************************************************************** February 15 , 2006 Howarth Captures National Win at Fontana, Receives $250 Phoenix Contingency Award John Howarth, in his George Dean powered Phoenix DSR, took the win at the CalClub National at California Speedway on January 22, 2006. It was the second national win this season for a Maloy/Phoenix driver and Howarth is the first driver to cash in on the Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. 2006 Contingency Program. Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. was the first Sports Racer manufacturer to offer drivers the opportunity to earn cash awards for their racing efforts. The 2006 program is also the first, and only, to offer prize money for both Regional and National competitors. "We initiated this contingency program as an incentive to our customers to get their cars out there and race," said Matt Conrad, General Manager of Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. "We were the first Sports Racer manufacturer to offer such a program and we are definitely proactive in making sure we provide the best incentives possible." The breakdown of cash rewards is as follows: Regional Race Win $100 National Race Win $250 Regional Championship $500 Division Championship $1,000 June Sprints Win $2,500 National Championship $5,000 In total, there is over $50,000 in available cash awards nationwide. Details on the program can be obtained by visiting www.phoenixracecars.com or by contacting Matt Conrad at 623.581.3222. ******************************************************************** November 4, 2005 Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. Announces 2006 Contingency Program Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. has announced today their contingency award program for the 2006 racing year. The program allows drivers of the Phoenix DSR-1 and CSR-1 Sports Racers to earn cash prizes for winning races in SCCA (Sports Car Club of America). Not only do the incentives reach out to SCCA National competition, but also now includes prizes for winning SCCA Regional races. "We initiated this contingency program as an incentive to our customers to get their cars out there and race," said Matt Conrad, General Manager of Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. "We were the first Sports Racer manufacturer to offer such a program and we are definitely proactive in making sure we provide the best incentives possible." The breakdown of cash rewards is as follows: Regional Race Win $100 National Race Win $250 Regional Championship $500 Division Championship $1,000 June Sprints Win $2,500 National Championship $5,000 Last year Jeremy Treadway was the only driver that cashed in on the program, earning $1,000 for his efforts in the Northeast Division. Unfortunately, while leading the CSR race at the Runoffs, an electrical gremlin in his Stonebridge Sports & Classics prepared CSR-1 scuttled his chances to earn the $5,000 prize for a SCCA National Championship victory. In total, there is over $50,000 in available cash awards nationwide. Details on the program can be obtained by visiting www.phoenixracecars.com or by contacting Matt Conrad at 623.581.3222. ******************************************************************** October 25, 2005 Jeremy Treadway Comes Close To SCCA RunOffs Victory In Phoenix CSR-1** Electrical gremlin sidelines Treadway in C-Sports Racer while leading Jeremy Treadway could smell victory in this year's C-Sports Racer (CSR) class at the SCCA RunOff's at Mid-Ohio, but luck prevented the talented driver from getting into victory lane in his new Phoenix CSR-1 Sports Racer. After taking the lead on lap 2, Treadway led until lap 9 before an electrical gremlin shut off the car on lap 10, forcing him to pull off. He ultimately ended up 11th in his Stonebridge Sports and Classics Phoenix CSR-1. Though the team was up against converted Toyota Atlantic cars with more downforce and horsepower, Treadway qualified in 7th as was able to lead and still be in contention for a win or at least a podium. "We are obviously disappointed with what could have been a much better finish, but I can't really complain too much," said Matt Conrad, General Manger of Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. "This was our first ever CSR effort and Treadway and his team held their own, leading the race and showing very well. This was not a factory effort by Phoenix Race Cars either, which really makes me proud of Treadway and the guys at Stonebridge Sports & Classics. We have plenty of positives to build on now going into the off-season." The performance of the car was very positive until the mysterious electrical problem. After avoiding a first lap incident, Treadway put himself into the lead, running the fourth fastest lap of the race in the process. In addition to the on-going development with the Phoenix CSR-1 car, the team was also sorting out the new Kawasaki ZX-12 powerplant now available from Phoenix Race Cars and George Dean Racing Engines. The engine was shown to be potent and very fast down Mid-Ohio's long straight. For more information, contact Matt Conrad at Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. at 623-581-3222 or visit us online at www.phoenixracecars.com. ********************************************************************** October 24, 2005 Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. Announce "Race Ready" Engine Program** Partnership with George Dean Racing Engines expands engine program Phoenix Race Cars, Inc., manufacturer of the Phoenix DSR-1 and CSR-1 Sports Racer, has announced availability of "race ready" engine programs from George Dean Racing Engines. "This is an exciting step for us to be able to provide these powerplants through our shop," said Matt Conrad, General Manger of Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. "We have utilized these same engines with great success in our racing machines and George Dean has done a fantastic job of developing this package for sports car racing." Four different packages for CSR and DSR sports car racing will be available and on-hand for quick turn-around. As always, custom designed engines are available as well. For more information, contact Matt Conrad at Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. at 623-581-3222 or visit us online at www.phoenixracecars.com. ************************************************************************ October 23, 2005 Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. Announce Name Change For DSR & CSR Sports Racers; New Logos Phoenix DSR-1 & CSR-1 name to replace the Maloy brand name Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. announced today that the Maloy name that has been used by the company for their D & C - Sports Racers will now be replaced with "PHOENIX". The chassis names, however, will remain DSR-1 and CSR-1. New logos and signage have also been released to reflect this change. "We needed to do something that informed potential customers of the substantial changes that have been made to our cars up to this point," said Matt Conrad, General Manger of Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. "Even though the carbon fiber skin of the car may still look the same, the changes underneath are numerous." Some of these updates include a fully redesigned under-tray that has improved down-force while limiting drag. A considerable amount of time went into re-engineering the hubs and axle assemblies as well as lightening and improving suspension components on the car. The DSR-1 and CSR-1 now features a re-engineered chassis that allows larger engine packages to fit while allowing for easier servicing and maintenance. "The name change is really symbolic of the changes we are making as a company to an already great car," said Conrad. "We hope to be able to showcase a car that is a quality piece and very competitive while giving the customer value, something that many of the other manufacturers are not able to provide." ********************************************************************** May 1, 2005 Treadway claims Incentive cash! Jeremy Treadway claimed the first Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. incentive payment of $500 for his SCCA National win this weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway. Treadway's Kawasaki ZX-12R powered Maloy CSR ran away from the field due to some excellent driving and a great decision to go out on slick tires on a damp but drying track. The Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. contingency prize program will award any driver of a Maloy CSR or DSR sports racer $500 for each SCCA National event win, a $2,500 payout for a win at the June Sprints, and a $5,000 award for a National Championship win at the SCCA Runoffs. ******************************************************************** April 18, 2005 Phoenix Race Cars Officially Announces CSR Engine Program Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. has announced that it has mated the proven Maloy chassis with a George Dean-built Kawasaki ZX-12R to deliver a very potent entry into the SCCA CSR class. The powerplant is built by George Dean's Racing Engines in Seattle Washington and has already shown great promise on the dyno. "The combination of the Maloy car and this engine is going to be a very potent combination on the track" said Dean. Matt Conrad, Phoenix Race Cars, Inc.'s General Manager states that "we chose this engine because it is very reliable and has a great deal of potential when it comes to delivering power. The dyno results were pretty impressive and we really haven't even started working on the 'serious' version of the motor yet." The ZX-12R engines are available with a wide variety of performance-enhancing options that will allow the customer to choose the right engine for their application and budget. All engines are equipped with a complete dry-sump system and a custom Jet-Hot coated exhaust. ******************************************************************** April 9 , 2005 Phoenix Grand Opening Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. is proud to announce the Grand Opening of their new manufacturing facility on Saturday, April 9, 2005. The public is welcome to attend and view the several cars that will be on display. There will be food and beverages available so please contact us if you plan on attending. ******************************************************************** April 1, 2005 Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. Launches All New Website www.phoenixracecars.com offers completely new design and features Phoenix, AZ - March 30, 2005 - Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of their new website, phoenixracecars.com, to the public effective immediately. The site features a more updated corporate look and showcases the new direction the DSR and CSR Sports Car manufacturer is taking entering into the 2005 season. "We wanted to provide a completely new look so people fully understand that Phoenix Race Cars is a completely new and different company," said General Manager, Matt Conrad. "Our goal is to put as much effort into creating and maintaining a great website as we do in building a great race car." The site was designed by MMP Design, the firm also responsible for the new corporate logo for Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. and the subtle re-design of the Maloy racecar logos. The site, when completely functional, will offer potential customers detailed information on the company, the cars, and the Sports Racing class as a whole. "I chose Marc mainly because he's also a racer. He understands our customer. I'd seen some of his graphic design work when I was racing in the Formula Continental class, and I thought he would be perfect for this project." "Matt contacted me months ago about doing a bit of updating to his logo," said Marc Miller, owner of MMP Design. "What started as a logo revamp turned into a complete corporate re-branding project. This just showed me how devoted he is in making Phoenix Race Cars a major player in D & C Sports Car racing." Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. may be contact via their new website at www.phoenixracecars.com or by contacting them by phone at 623-581-3222 or email: matt@phoenixracecars.com. To learn more about MMP Design, visit www.mmpdesign.com. ******************************************************************** February 1, 2005 Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. Announces Engine Program for its Maloy DSR-1 Race Car Phoenix, AZ - February 1, 2005 - Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. has announced that it intends to offer its Maloy DSR-1 race car with a Suzuki GSX-R1000 engine installed and ready to race. Several different standard engine packages will be available in both wet-sump and dry-sump versions. All engines for the Phoenix, AZ based company are being built by George Dean Racing Engines in Seattle, WA. Each engine will be completely disassembled, inspected, blueprinted and reassembled as specified in the package selected by the buyer. Each engine will come with a dyno sheet and a short video clip of the dyno run as well. "George has over 29 years experience building high performance motorcycle engines for racing applications" says Matt Conrad, General Manager of Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. "I'm very pleased that he will be working with us to bring a truly race-ready Maloy DSR car to the market." The first engine has been delivered and installed in a new Maloy DSR-1 and additional in-car testing will begin shortly. Final pricing for the turn-key Maloy DSR-1 cars will range from $48,000 with a fairly stock wet-sump engine to over $55,000 for a highly modified version with a custom dry sump system. "This is a great opportunity for me to achieve my goal of winning the SCCA runoffs with one of my engines. The combination of our Suzuki GSX-R1000 engines and the Maloy DSR-1 will be tough to beat on the track. I'm really looking forward to this relationship!" says George Dean. Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. was recently formed to take over the manufacturing and distribution of the Maloy DSR/CSR race car from Maloy Racing in Albuquerque, NM. Contact Matt Conrad, General Manager at 623-581-3222 or matt@phoenixracecars.com. George Dean Racing Engines provides engines to many successful DSR competitors and is located in Mountlake Terrace, WA. George Dean can be reached at 425-778-4431. ******************************************************************** December 30, 2004 Planned Changes at Maloy Racing** Phoenix, AZ -As many Club Racing competitors across the country are spending the winter updating and preparing their cars for the upcoming season, Maloy Racing is also making plans that will bring major changes to its operations. A newly formed company, Phoenix Race Cars, Inc., based in Phoenix, AZ, will take over all future operations from the management team of Maloy Racing in Albuquerque as of the first of the year. "Mike's team, armed with hard work, innovation and dedication has produced a highly competitive race machine that gives any racer a chance to go out and have a blast at a local or regional race event, or take the next step up to the National stage and compete for a National Championship", said Matt Conrad, General Manager of Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. According to Conrad there are no immediate design changes anticipated for the Maloy DSR1 car, but "we have some great things planned, and we'll be sharing those plans in the upcoming weeks and months. We are looking forward to a very exciting season in 2005 and beyond". Current customers can be assured of the same reliable, reasonably priced parts, continuous innovation, and expansion of the successful dealer network. Maloy Racing was started in 2001, by three partner/shareholders including Mike Maloy, Alan Mertens and Al Unser, Jr. Their goal was to build a highly successful car for national Sports Car Club of America's amateur auto racing events. In the last year, their car built up an impressive win record, with numerous DSR track records and first overall finishes. The 2004 season saw Al Beasley, Jr.'s podium finish at the SCCA Runoffs - in only the car's second appearance there. Weighing approximately 850 pounds and powered by 6-speed, sequential shift "superbike" motors, these carbon fiber rocket ships can pull over 2g's in a corner, shift at over 12,000 rpm and barrel down the straights at close to 160 mph. Maloy originally created their car to fill a growing interest in the SCCA's Sports Racing class. "Not to be over simplistic, but these cars look cool, sound cool, and they are extremely fast…what more could ask for in a race car?" said Conrad. "I'm extremely excited to become involved in the DSR community!"