2007/08 Asian Formula 3 Series Driver Proposal

THE TEAM Aran Racing was established in January 2006 by Noel Thompson, Manuel Borja and John O’Hara with the aim of bringing a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals together to give our drivers the best chance of success. Dedicated race team with experienced staff overseen by Aran Racing’s Executive Director Manuel Borja. Engineering is headed by Formula Nippon team vice president Norimitsu Yoshida. Driver development is handled by John O’Hara, twice runner up in the AF3 series and A1 team Ireland driver. Team Principal Noel Thompson is responsible for the commercial and marketing division.

Asian Formula 3 The Asian Formula 3 Corporation was organized for the sole purpose of bringing professional motorsport to a new level in Asia. The Asian Formula 3 series has already generated a number of talented individuals who have received numerous accolades for their racing prowess and brought prestige and honor to their country. The AF3 racing series is staged in Asia’s premier circuits in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and China. Asian Formula 3 is designed to be an event not just another race. Extensive media coverage, with several races broadcast live on television, radio and the internet combined with an entertaining race meeting with all the razzmatazz of a Grand Prix, makes it a series in which sponsors can maximize brand exposure on a regional level.

2007/08 Schedule* NOVEMBER SEPANG MALAYSIA - A1GP SUPPORT DECEMBER ZHUHAI CHINA - A1GP SUPPORT JANUARY BATANGAS PHILIPPINES FEBRUARY SENTUL INDONESIS – GP2 SUPPORT MARCH ZHUHAI CHINA APRIL SHANGHAI CHINA - FIA GT SUPPORT *Subject to confirmation Weekend Format Thursday: 3x30 min practice sessions Friday: 2x30 min practice and 1x30 min qualifying sessions Saturday: 2 20 min races Sunday: 1x10 min warm-up and 2x20 min races * Schedule may change at support races

Media All events shall be broadcast (live or delayed telecast) on terrestrial TV. An article about the teams’ performance during each event shall be posted on the official Aran Racing website and its partner websites. Testing / Practice The package includes all official practice. Additional practice sessions may be arranged. Tires Package includes all race and official test tires as per AF3 regulations. One set of new rain tires will be provided for each race meeting. Personnel Services of 2 dedicated mechanics per car, an overall race engineer and a Team Manager. An experienced driver coach / data analyst will likewise be available at all race meetings.

Spares Aran Racing are prepared with a wide array of spares to meet any on- track demand during race meetings. Hotel Although the driver is fully responsible for his own costs, we are able to assist and coordinate the hotel requirements of the driver (and his companions). Series Prize Series Champion will receive a fully funded drive at the Macau F3 GP in Nov 08. All prize money, if any, will remain to the benefit of the driver.

For further inquiries, please contact: John O’Hara Noel Thompson Manuel Borja Aran Racing. CTC Building, 2232 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines. Web: Aran Racing. Roseville Aviation House, Roseville Business Park, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co.Dublin, Ireland.