2007/08 Asian Formula 3 Series2007/08 Asian Formula 3 SeriesDriver ProposalDriver Proposal

THE TEAMTHE TEAM

Aran Racing was established in January 2006 by Noel Thompson, Aran Racing was established in January 2006 by Noel Thompson, Manuel Borja and John O’Hara with the aim of bringing a team of Manuel Borja and John O’Hara with the aim of bringing a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals together to give our drivers highly qualified and motivated individuals together to give our drivers the best chance of success.the best chance of success.

Dedicated race team with experienced staff overseen by Aran Dedicated race team with experienced staff overseen by Aran Racing’s Executive Director Manuel Borja. Racing’s Executive Director Manuel Borja.

Engineering is headed by Formula Nippon team vice president Engineering is headed by Formula Nippon team vice president Norimitsu Yoshida.Norimitsu Yoshida.

Driver development is handled by John O’Hara, twice runner up in the Driver development is handled by John O’Hara, twice runner up in the AF3 series and A1 team Ireland driver.AF3 series and A1 team Ireland driver.

Team Principal Noel Thompson is responsible for the commercial and Team Principal Noel Thompson is responsible for the commercial and marketing division.marketing division.

Asian Formula 3Asian Formula 3

The Asian Formula 3 Corporation was organized forThe Asian Formula 3 Corporation was organized forthe sole purpose of bringing professional motorsport tothe sole purpose of bringing professional motorsport toa new level in Asia.a new level in Asia.

The Asian Formula 3 series has already generated a number of The Asian Formula 3 series has already generated a number of talented individuals who have received numerous accolades for their talented individuals who have received numerous accolades for their racing prowess and brought prestige and honor to their country. The racing prowess and brought prestige and honor to their country. The AF3 racing series is staged in Asia’s premier circuits in the AF3 racing series is staged in Asia’s premier circuits in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and China.Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and China.

Asian Formula 3 is designed to be an event not just another race. Asian Formula 3 is designed to be an event not just another race. Extensive media coverage, with several races broadcast live on Extensive media coverage, with several races broadcast live on television, radio and the internet combined with an entertaining race television, radio and the internet combined with an entertaining race meeting with all the razzmatazz of a Grand Prix, makes it a series in meeting with all the razzmatazz of a Grand Prix, makes it a series in which sponsors can maximize brand exposure on a regional level.which sponsors can maximize brand exposure on a regional level.

2007/08 Schedule*2007/08 Schedule*

NOVEMBER 22-25 2007 SEPANG MALAYSIA - A1GP SUPPORTNOVEMBER 22-25 2007 SEPANG MALAYSIA - A1GP SUPPORT

DECEMBER 13-16 2007 ZHUHAI CHINA - A1GP SUPPORTDECEMBER 13-16 2007 ZHUHAI CHINA - A1GP SUPPORT

JANUARY 17-20 2008 BATANGAS PHILIPPINESJANUARY 17-20 2008 BATANGAS PHILIPPINES

FEBRUARY 21-24 2008 SENTUL INDONESIS – GP2 SUPPORTFEBRUARY 21-24 2008 SENTUL INDONESIS – GP2 SUPPORT

MARCH 13-16 2008 ZHUHAI CHINA MARCH 13-16 2008 ZHUHAI CHINA

APRIL 17-20 2008 SHANGHAI CHINA - FIA GT SUPPORTAPRIL 17-20 2008 SHANGHAI CHINA - FIA GT SUPPORT*Subject to confirmation*Subject to confirmation

Weekend FormatWeekend Format

Thursday: 3x30 min practice sessionsThursday: 3x30 min practice sessionsFriday: 2x30 min practice and 1x30 min qualifying sessionsFriday: 2x30 min practice and 1x30 min qualifying sessionsSaturday: 2 20 min racesSaturday: 2 20 min racesSunday: 1x10 min warm-up and 2x20 min racesSunday: 1x10 min warm-up and 2x20 min races**Schedule may change at support racesSchedule may change at support races

MediaMediaAll events shall be broadcast (live or delayed telecast) on terrestrial TV.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 An article about the teams’ performance during each event shall be posted on the official Aran Racing website and its partner websites.official Aran Racing website and its partner websites.

Testing / PracticeTesting / PracticeThe package includes all official practice. Additional practice sessions may be The package includes all official practice. Additional practice sessions may be arrangedarranged..

TiresTiresPackage includes all race and official test tires as per AF3 regulations. One set of new 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.rain tires will be provided for each race meeting.

PersonnelPersonnelServices of 2 dedicated mechanics per car, an overall race engineer and a Team 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 Manager. An experienced driver coach / data analyst will likewise be available at all race meetings.race meetings.

SparesSparesAran Racing are prepared with a wide array of spares to meet any on-Aran Racing are prepared with a wide array of spares to meet any on-track demand during race meetings.track demand during race meetings.

HotelHotelAlthough the driver is fully responsible for his own costs, we are able to 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 assist and coordinate the hotel requirements of the driver (and his companions).companions).

Series PrizeSeries PrizeSeries Champion will receive a fully funded drive at the Macau F3 GP in 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.Nov 08. All prize money, if any, will remain to the benefit of the driver.

For further inquiries, please contact:For further inquiries, please contact:John O’Hara John O’Hara +63 918 7958787 +63 918 7958787 joh@aranracing.comNoel ThompsonNoel Thompson+353 87 2373200+353 87 2373200nt@aranracing.com Manuel Borja Manuel Borja +63 917 8999998+63 917 8999998mb@aranracing.com

Aran Racing.Aran Racing.CTC Building,CTC Building,2232 Roxas Boulevard,2232 Roxas Boulevard,Pasay City, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines. Manila, Philippines.

Web: www.aranracing.comWeb: www.aranracing.com

Aran Racing.Aviation House, RosevilleRoseville Business Park,Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co.Dublin, Ireland.