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Mayer Motorsports Driver Jim Ferguson Clinches Jim Russell Karting Championship Series
Team MMI drivers finish first and fourth in premier six-race regional karting series

LIVERMORE, Calif., October 24, 2003 – Mayer Motorsports Inc., (MMI) a leading northern California karting shop, announced today that Team MMI drivers Jim Ferguson won the TaG Heavy class and Brian Ferrario finished fourth in points in the 2003 Jim Russell Karting Championship Series, which was held exclusively at the Infineon Raceway Karting Center.

Ferguson managed to best an average of 17 drivers per race in one of the most competitive classes in the series to take the six-race points championship. Ferguson earned the coveted top prize that includes a three-day Russell Racing Techniques of Racing course valued at $2,695. By finishing fourth in the TaG heavy class championship, Ferrario earned his spot among the other second through fifth place drivers for each class who will be entered into a lottery for the remaining nine Techniques of Racing course scholarships.

"We're thrilled with the results of our drivers and the first season tuning the Rocket Kart to be competitive on the track, said Bill Mayer, CEO of Mayer Motorsports. "I don't think people outside of Northern California understand how much it means to win the Jim Russell Karting Championship Series, especially in the competitive TaG class, which includes Parilla and BM engines, especially for a karting shop that focuses on the grass-roots racer. The class boasts some of the best up and coming and veteran drivers, including regional and national talent. Jim Ferguson proved to be an outstanding adaptable driver and Brian Ferrario shined in his rookie season in karting."

About Mayer Motorsports
Founded in 2000, Mayer Motorsports Inc. (MMI) operates out of a 4000 sq. ft. facility in Livermore, CA that houses a huge selection of karting specialty products and motorsports accessories. MMI’s commitment to every customer includes set-up and driving advice to shorten your learning curve and trackside support, including an onsite mobile kart shop at supported races. MMI was nominated for Shifter Kart Illustrated’s “Team of the Year” in 2001, captured the S1 Supernationals Championship in 2002, and has helped customers with numerous local and regional victories in 2003, including 2002 USAC Formula Russell Champion Jason Kritikos, SKUSA ProMoto West Tour S1 points leader Wesley Boswell, and the youngest Super Nationals Formula S1 Champion Tad Funakoshi. Mayer Motorsports is located at 6254 Preston Ave., Livermore, CA 94550. Tel: 925.443.5278. Web: www.teamMMI.com.

About the Jim Russell Karting Championship Series
For 2003, the Jim Russell Karting Championship Series will continue to be one of the premier regional series in the United States with a prize package that ranks as one of the largest ever offered – $75,000 worth of series prizes. Similar to 2002, Jim Russell will award free Techniques of Racing Courses to sixteen of the top performers in each eligible class. Winners of each class with a participation of ten or more will win a Techniques of Racing Course automatically. Remaining Techniques of Racing Courses will be awarded through a lottery style system at the end of the season. All drivers who earn year-end awards are eligible for the lottery. For more information go to www.russellracing.com.