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DREW BROWN Team Lowe’s Racing 1435 W. Morehead St, Ste 190 Charlotte, NC 28208 Tel: 704.714.4305 Cell: 704.650.0428 Email: [email protected]

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OFFICIAL TEAM NAME: Lowe’s Fernández Racing FOUNDED: December 2005 OWNERS: Fernández Racing (Adrián Fernández, Tom Anderson) HEADQUARTERS: 6835 Guion Road IN 46268 317.299.5100 317.280.3051 Fax DRIVERS: Adrián Fernández and ENTRY: No. 12 Lowe’s Fernández Racing Pontiac Riley KEY PERSONNEL: Tom Anderson, Managing Director Steve Miller, Team Manager Mike Sales, Chief Mechanic John Ward, Race Engineer Lowe’s Fernández Racing to Compete for 2006 Rolex Series Championship

LOWE’S AND FERNÁNDEZ RACING ANNOUNCED the creation of of Key Biscayne, Fla., is a former British Formula 3 champion, who made Lowe’s Fernández Racing on January 4 of this year. The team will field the his US racing debut in the contesting the 2003 No. 12 Lowe’s Fernandez Racing Pontiac Riley for and 2004 seasons. drivers Adrián Fernández and Mario Haberfeld in the 14-race Grand “This is an honor for me to join Adrián Fernández, who I have admired American . my entire driving career, along with a company like Lowe’s, whose racing “This is exciting for all of us,” Fernández said. “I am honored that I can involvement is so extensive,” said Haberfeld. “It gives me great confidence continue my relationship with Lowe’s and build something new with them that this is going to be a successful team on and off the race track.” in Grand American. Last year, we established the foundation of our The Lowe’s Fernandez Racing team is a new addition to Lowe’s relationship in NASCAR and now we will build something new together in involvement in . Lowe’s sponsors the No. 48 Nextel Cup car the Rolex Sports Car Series. I’m looking forward to getting the No. 12 driven by and the No. 5 Busch Series car driven by Kyle Lowe’s Pontiac to victory lane.” Busch. In addition to the Hendrick entries, Lowe’s owns the Fernández, 42, a City native who now resides in Phoenix, made his naming rights at Lowe’s Motor Speedway near Charlotte, N.C. mark as an open-wheel star through a 12-year career at the top levels of “Lowe’s is proud to have Adrián back behind the wheel and to welcome the sport. In 2005, he branched out to NASCAR running six races with Mario to Team Lowe’s Racing,” said Bob Gfeller, Lowe’s senior vice in the Busch Series. president of marketing and advertising. “Adrián’s fans, many of whom are Fernández noted he sees tremendous growth potential with the Grand also Lowe’s customers, have demonstrated their passion for Adrián and American Rolex Series. Lowe’s is proud to support the sport our customers care about. We look forward to supporting Adrián and this team both on and off the track.” “Grand American Rolex Series competition is growing in popularity, and I expect it to keep growing in the coming years. I like the direction Fernández Racing was formed in 2000 by Fernández and motorsports this series is headed. Hopefully we will bring a lot of new veteran Tom Anderson. The team has grown to encompass the Super fans to the sport.” Aguri Fernández Racing and Delphi Fernández Racing teams, which currently contest the IndyCar Series Haberfeld, 30, a native of Sao Paulo, with drivers and Scott , and current resident Sharp respectively. #12 Lowe’s Adrián Fernández, Driver Fernández Racing Pontiac Riley

AGE: 42 BIRTHDATE: April 20, 1963 BIRTHPLACE: Mexico City, Mexico RESIDENCE: Paradise Valley, Arizona FAMILY: Wife – Catalina Adrián Fernández embarks on a new chapter of his racing career in 2006, partnering with Lowe’s – the world’s second-largest home improvement retailer – to contest a full season in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series under the Lowe’s Fernández Racing banner. Fernández made his mark at the top levels of open-wheel competition in the CART and IndyCar Series, enjoying a 12-year career that made the Mexico City native a familiar name to racing fans worldwide. He added to his extensive resume in 2005, making his debut in the NASCAR Busch Series with six starts for Team Lowe’s Racing and Hendrick Motorsports. Alongside his accomplishments on the race track, Fernández began carrying the dual moniker of owner/driver in 2000, when he teamed with motorsports veteran Tom Anderson to launch Fernández Racing. Today, Fernández Racing has grown to include Delphi Fernández Racing and Super Aguri Fernández Racing, both of which compete in the IndyCar Series with drivers and Kosuke Matsuura respectively, in addition to the newly-formed Lowe’s Fernández Racing team. Fernández’s professional racing career spans over 20 years, and his achievements have garnered numerous awards including “Athlete of the Year” in Mexico, a nomination for Mexico’s National Sports Award (Premio Nacional del Deporte) for his career achievements in auto racing and recognition at the U.S. Premios Fox Sports Awards for his contributions to Latin American auto racing. CAREER 2005 NASCAR Busch Series Best finish of 10th in six starts for Team Lowe’s Racing and Hendrick Motorsports 2004 IRL IndyCar Series Debut season included three wins and fifth place in the championship in 16 starts 1993 - 2003 CART Champ Car Eight wins, four pole positions and 21 podiums in 178 starts with a career-best finish of second in the championship standings 1992 Rookie of the Year in American racing debut 1990 - 1991 International Formula 3 Championship (Mexico) 1991 Formula 3 champion 1989 RAC British 1600 Championship Fifth in the championship with six podium finishes 1987 - 1988 British Championship Finished 11th in the 1988 championship while working as a mechanic and driving instructor at the historic circuit to further his racing career 1984 - 1986 Formula K Series (Mexico) Earned Rookie of the Year honors and finished second in the championship 1983 - 1984 Championship (Mexico) Formula Vee champion both years 1982 Formula Vee Class (Mexico) Rookie of the Year and fourth in championship 1981 Entered first auto race – the 24 Hours of Mexico – at age 16 1973 Began racing motocross at age eight #12 Lowe’s Mario Haberfeld, Driver Fernández Racing Pontiac Riley

AGE: 30 BIRTHDATE: January 25, 1976 BIRTHPLACE: Sao Paulo, Brazil RESIDENCE: Key Biscayne, Florida FAMILY: Wife - Ana Son - Roberto, born December 2005 Mario Haberfeld moves from open-wheel competition to in 2006, teaming with Adrián Fernández and Lowe’s Fernández Racing to contest his first season in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series. Haberfeld made an impressive debut on the American racing scene in 2003. A veteran of the Brazilian and European racing ranks, Haberfeld finished fourth in his first-ever race in the Champ Car World Series. His two-year campaign was highlighted by four top-five finishes and 18 top-10 finishes. He was also the series leader in laps completed in 2004 despite being saddled with less-than-competitive equipment. Haberfeld left his native Sao Paulo for at the age of 19 following triumphs in the Brazilian karting ranks and two championships. As Haberfeld gained experience, successes included the prestigious British Championship crown in 1998 on the heels of six wins and six pole positions. The following four years in International F3000 competition proved to be character-building for the talented Brazilian. More often than not, it was passion that fueled Haberfeld as he was plagued by a of mechanical failures and accidents. He finished seventh in the championship in his final year of F3000 competition punctuating his potential with his first podium, a second-place finish, in his homeland event at Interlagos. CAREER 2005 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Contested season finale in Mexico City 2003 - 2004 Champ Car World Series Recorded 18 top-10 and four top-five finishes 1999 - 2002 FIA International F3000 Championship Finished seventh in the 2002 championship 1997 - 1998 British Formula 3 Championship 1998 Formula 3 champion 1996 Formula Eurocup Finished fifth in the championship posting one win 1995 British Formula Ford 1800 Championship Finished fourth in the championship claiming four wins, and finished second at the prestigious Brands Hatch 1994 Brazilian Formula Ford Championship Limited number of races 1992 - 1993 Karting Won the Paulista and Formula Pakalolo Championships in 1993, finished third in the Pan American Formula K Championship in 1992 1991 Began competing in karts at age 15 Tom Anderson, Managing Director and Steve Miller, Team Manager

TOM STEVE ANDERSON MILLER AGE: 56 AGE: 47 BIRTHDATE: February 16, 1949 BIRTHDATE: May 1, 1958 BIRTHPLACE: Modesto, California BIRTHPLACE: London, England RESIDENCE: Indianapolis, Indiana RESIDENCE: Franklin, Indiana FAMILY: Wife – Cheryl FAMILY: Wife - Debra Daughter – Kristie Tom Anderson brings his vast Steve Miller assumes the role of team motorsports experience to Lowe’s manager for Lowe’s Fernández Racing Fernández Racing as managing – familiar territory to the veteran of director, while continuing his dual over 20 years in motorsports. Miller’s role of co-owner/managing director extensive resume has evolved from for Fernández Racing. Anderson will mechanic to engineer to team be at the helm of the team’s programs in the IndyCar Series, which fields director. Most recently, Miller served as general manager for Fernández drivers Scott Sharp and Kosuke Matsuura, as well as the Rolex Series. Racing following four years as production manager for the team. Anderson’s successful career has spanned over 30 years and has included Growing up in England, a hotbed for motorsports, Miller became “hooked” six CART championships, 53 major open-wheel victories and three on racing at the age of 15 and, starting out as a volunteer gofer for teams, wins. He moved into the team ownership ranks in 2000, has not been away from the sport since. partnering with Adrián Fernández to form Fernández Racing. After attending technical college for three years in his homeland, Miller He is widely recognized for his decade-long role at Target/ accepted a mechanic’s role with Racefax in 1982. The team Racing. After joining Ganassi in 1990 as team manager, Anderson was competed in the British Formula Ford 1600 and Formula Ford 2000 promoted to managing director prior to the start of the 1996 season, Championships fielding a variety of drivers including 1998 IndyCar Series overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the 90+ member team. champion Kenny Brack. In 1987, Miller moved into the British Formula 3 During the ensuing four years, Target/Chip Ganassi became the first team ranks as a mechanic for , who went on to win two British Touring in CART history to win four consecutive championships (1996-1999). Car titles, and Oswaldo Negri, a current competitor in the Rolex Series. CAREER In 1990, Miller headed to Mexico where he spent the next eight years 2005 – PRESENT Co-Owner/Managing Director – Delphi Fernández Racing working as an engineer in Mexican Formula 3, winning the championship six years consecutively, and competition. In 1999, he accepted the 2002 – PRESENT Managing Director – Super Aguri Fernández Racing (IRL) position of team director with Team Mexico Quaker Herdez, also known as 2001 – PRESENT Co-owner/Managing Director – Fernández Racing (CART/IRL) Team GO, which fielded Mario Dominguez, Luis Diaz and Derek Higgins in 1990 – 2000 Managing Director/Team Manager - Target/ (CART) the 1999 and 2000 Dayton Indy Lights Championships. 1988 – 1989 Chief Mechanic – (CART) RACING CAREER 1987 Team Member – (ARS/Indy Lights) 2005 General Manager – Fernández Racing 1986 Team Member – TEAMKAR and Team Cahill (ARS/Indy Lights) 2001 – 2004 Production Manager – Fernández Racing 1985 Team Member – (CART/Winston Cup) 1999 – 2000 Team Director – Team Go (Indy Lights) 1983 – 1984 Owner – European Auto in Midland, Texas 1990 – 1998 Engineer – Mexican Formula 3 and Formula 3000 1982 Chief Mechanic – Randy Lewis Racing (Can-Am) 1982 – 1989 Mechanic – Racefax Motorsport (British FF 1600, FF 2000 and F3) 1981 Engine Builder – VDS Racing 1980 Team Member – Chaparral Racing (CART) 1972 – 1979 Chief Mechanic – (/Can-Am) 1971 Team Member – Roy Woods Racing (Can-Am) 1970 Team Member – Lothar Motschenbacher Racing (Can-Am) 1969 Team Member – McLaren Cars (Can-Am) Mike Sales, Chief Mechanic and John Ward, Race Engineer

MIKE SALES JOHN WARD AGE: 50 AGE: 58 BIRTHDATE: June 12, 1955 BIRTHDATE: December 16, 1947 BIRTHPLACE: London, England BIRTHPLACE: Pampa, Texas RESIDENCE: Carmel, Indiana RESIDENCE: Costa Mesa, California FAMILY: Wife - Lee FAMILY: Married to Jutta and has three children – Amanda, As chief mechanic for Lowe’s Emily and Nathaniel Fernández Racing, Mike Sales John Ward resumes his partnership brings a wealth of experience from a with Adrián Fernández as race 33-year career at the top levels of engineer for Lowe’s Fernández professional motorsports. He most Racing. Highly-regarded for his recently served as team manager for accomplishments in the open-wheel Delphi Fernández Racing and driver community, Ward’s relationship with Scott Sharp, who finished fifth in the IndyCar Series Championship. Fernández dates back to the late ‘90s when he guided Fernández to a fourth (1998), sixth (1999) and career-best runner-up finish (2000) in the CART Sales joined Fernández Racing in 2002 as chief mechanic for Adrián series championship. As race engineer for Fernández Racing the past two Fernández, a position he held through the 2004 season. It was a familiar role years, Ward was a key factor in Fernández’s successful debut in the IndyCar for Sales, who also served as chief mechanic for Fernández at Patrick Racing Series in 2004 which netted three wins and a fifth-place ranking in the in the late ‘90s prior to being promoted to technical coordinator for the team. championship standings. Following a trip with his parents to a local race track in England, Sales was In the three decades since beginning his racing career designing, building hooked on racing at an early age. He entered the sport in 1973, as a and racing his own Super Vee cars in the early 1970s, Ward has amassed an mechanic in the European Formula 5000 series. His skills were soon impressive roster of accomplishments. His numerous design projects have apparent as Sales moved into the ranks three years later, joining included many famous chassis for ’s , the McLaren team as a mechanic for noted driving talents , including the highly successful Eagle/ MkIII IMSA GTP car which was , and John Watson. unbeaten in 1993, won the Daytona 24-Hour and Sebring 12-Hour races, and He entered the American motorsports scene in 1980, joining Haas Racing in the IMSA GTP Championship in 1992 and 1993. the Can-Am series as a mechanic and gearbox technician. Over the course of Ward’s innovations encompass the design and development of one of the the next 14 years, Sales held various lead and chief mechanic roles before first rolling road wind tunnels in and the implementation of moving to Patrick Racing in 1995 and eventually taking over as technical the Pi System (the standard for telemetry) to name a few. He was presented coordinator. During the 1998 and 1999 seasons as chief mechanic for with the Society of Automotive Engineers’ prestigious “Louis Schwitzer Fernández, Sales was a key factor in four race wins and a fourth and sixth- Award” in 1981 for his Eagle chassis design which drove to place finish in the CART championship standings. He was awarded the victory at Milwaukee – the last win for a normally-aspirated (non-turbo) Indy Craftsman Chief Mechanic of the Year honor in 1998. car prior to the adoption of the current IRL technical package in 1997. RACING CAREER RACING CAREER 2005 Team Manager – Delphi Fernández Racing 2005 Race Engineer – Delphi Fernández Racing 2002 – 2004 Chief Mechanic – Fernández Racing 2004 Race Engineer – Fernández Racing 1995 – 2001 Technical Coordinator/Chief Mechanic – Patrick Racing 2003 Race Engineer – PK Racing/Mi-Jack 1988 – 1994 Lead Mechanic – 2002 Race Engineer – PacWest Racing/ 1986 – 1987 Lead Mechanic – Curb Motorsports 2001 Race Engineer – Fernández Racing 1985 Chief Mechanic – Kraco Racing 1996 – 2000 Chief Engineer/Race Engineer – Patrick Racing 1984 Chief Mechanic – Mayer Motor Racing 1990 – 1996 Chief Engineer – All American Racers 1982 – 1983 Lead Mechanic – Kraco Racing 1988 – 1989 Race Engineer – Raynor Motorsports Group 1981 Mechanic – Psachie Garza Team 1987 Race Engineer – Team 1980 Mechanic and Gearbox Technician – Haas Racing 1985 – 1986 Chief Design Engineer – All American Racers 1976 – 1979 Mechanic – McLaren F1 1983 – 1984 Race Engineer – VDS Racing Team 1974 – 1975 Mechanic – Shierson Racing 1981 – 1982 Design Engineer – Longhorn Racing Team 1973 Mechanic in European Formula 5000 Series 1976 – 1981 Chief Design Engineer – All American Racers The Team

MICK AUSTIN MICHAEL MCCORMACK GEARBOX MECHANIC TRANSPORT MANAGER PIT CREW POSITION: Fueler PIT CREW POSITION: Prep/Stop Sign HOMETOWN: Bathgate, Scotland HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, Indiana YEARS IN RACING: 23 YEARS IN RACING: 20 BACKGROUND: IRL, Champ Car, Formula One, World BACKGROUND: IRL, Champ Car… served in the US Navy Championship Rally, British/European … has built and US Marine Corps… became involved in racing through his and raced off-road cars… spent six years as a specialized brothers, Jack and Dennis, who fielded teams in the IRL and tank mechanic in British Army Apprenticeship. Champ Car… diverse background includes positions as team manager, mechanic, sub-assembly and transportation manager. VINCE BASS MIKE MILLER MECHANIC MECHANIC PIT CREW POSITION: Tire Prep/Tire Changer PIT CREW POSITION: Driver Change Assistant HOMETOWN: Sebring, Florida HOMETOWN: Melbourne, YEARS IN RACING: 13 YEARS IN RACING: 26 BACKGROUND: Champ Car, Reynard, … spent Background: IRL, Champ Car, Formula One… diverse four years with the Skip as a sub-assembly background includes four years as a mechanic with the Jordan mechanic prior to joining manufacturer Reynard as a team Formula One team… was a lead mechanic at Patrick Racing in representative… worked at ARC in Indianapolis (Auto Research Center) as a seven-post rig technician prior to joining the Champ the Champ Car Series for six years, working with both Adrian Car Series with . Fernández and Mike Sales. GREG CATES TREVOR MONTGOMERY LEAD MECHANIC MECHANIC PIT CREW POSITION: Tire Changer PIT CREW POSITION: Tire Changer HOMETOWN: El Segundo, California HOMETOWN: Plainfield, Indiana YEARS IN RACING: 17 YEARS IN RACING: 10 BACKGROUND: IRL, Champ Car, Indy Lights, GTS, GTP… Background: IRL, Atlantics, Formula Ford 2000… career has held chief and lead mechanic positions since 1995… most highlights include the 1998 Toyota , recently served as chief mechanic for Vitor Meira with Team 2001 Indianapolis 500 pole with Scott Sharp and Rahal in the IRL… began career with in the late ‘80s as competition honors… began racing go-karts at the age of 12 a fabricator on GTP cars, moving to GTS cars as a and still competes. fabricator/mechanic. ED DELPORTE LARRY ZELESNIK DATA ACQUISITION/ELECTRONICS MECHANIC HOMETOWN: Speedway, Indiana PIT CREW POSITION: Fire Extinguisher YEARS IN RACING: 13 HOMETOWN: Marshallville, BACKGROUND: IRL, IMSA… vast experience as a shock YEARS IN RACING: 17 and data acquisition engineer dates back to Team Scandia in the BACKGROUND: IRL, Champ Car, Touring Car, IMSA… mid ‘90s where, in addition to working with the team’s IndyCar attended Northwestern Business College and Technical program, he was part of the 1997 victory… Center… began career in sports cars with was involved in the start-up of … career includes Racing… was a mechanic at Patrick Racing for four years, two IRL championships (2001 and 2002), and 15 IRL victories. working with Adrian Fernandez. DAN GRABSKI ENGINEER HOMETOWN: Stittville, New York YEARS IN RACING: 6 BACKGROUND: IRL and Champ Car… degree in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Rochester in Rochester, New York… an accomplished kart racer… speaks Japanese, Italian and French. #12 Lowe’s Car Specs Fernández Racing Pontiac Riley

Lowe’s Fernández Racing will field a Pontiac Riley Daytona Prototype in the Rolex Series. Pontiac earned 10 victories and four second-place finishes in 2005 winning its second consecutive series championship. Likewise, enjoyed a dominant season securing its second consecutive Daytona Prototype constructor’s championship in 2005.

ENGINE: CRD built 5.0 liter (305 cubic inches) Pontiac V-8 with single WHEELBASE: 110 inches roller camshaft, two valves per cylinder, aluminum block FUEL CAPACITY: 24 US gallons and heads : Electric variable power assist rack & pinion HORSEPOWER: 500 horsepower at 7100 rpm GEARBOX: Xtrac 5- MANAGEMENT: Bosch MS 4.0 Motronic engine management system with Twin wishbones and pushrods Bosch spark plugs SUSPENSION: BRAKES: Alcon calipers and iron rotors SPEED: Capable of speeds in excess of 185 mph : Hoosier CHASSIS: Mk XI Front: 25.5 x 11.5 - 18 CONSTRUCTOR: Riley Technologies, LLC Rear: 28.0 x 12.5 - 18 WEIGHT: 2,275 lbs. minimum WHEELS: BBS three-piece 18” wheels LENGTH: 177.5 inches HEIGHT: 43.1 inches WIDTH: 78.5 inches 2006 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series

The Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series is the fastest growing auto racing class in the world, leading a resurgence of major-league road racing in North America. It is sanctioned by the Grand American Road Racing Association, which also oversees the Grand-Am Cup Series.

Television coverage of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series will be carried on SPEED Channel in 2006. Rolex Series races will also be distributed around the world via ESPN International, and Spanish- language broadcasts via FOX Latin American Channels.

JANUARY 26 – 29 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA JUNE 2 – 3 SAHLEN’S SIX HOURS OF THE GLEN Daytona International Speedway Watkins Glen International Daytona Beach, Florida Watkins Glen, New York Race Course: 3.56-miles Race: 24 hours Race Course: 3.4-miles Race: Six hours

MARCH 2 – 4 MEXICO CITY JUNE 23 – 24 EMCO GEARS CLASSIC Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Mexico City, Mexico Lexington, Ohio Race Course: 2.786-miles Race: 250 miles Race Course: 2.258-miles Race: 250 miles

MARCH 23 – 25 GRAND PRIX OF MIAMI JUNE 29 BRUMOS 250 Homestead Miami-Speedway Daytona International Speedway Homestead, Florida Daytona Beach, Florida Race Course: 2.3-miles Race: 250 miles Race Course: 3.56-miles Race: 250 miles

APRIL 7 – 8 TOYOTA JULY 28 – 30 PORSCHE 250 Streets of Long Beach Long Beach, California Birmingham, Alabama Race Course: 1.968-miles Race: 1-1/2 hours Race Course: 2.3-miles Race: 250 miles

APRIL 21 – 23 VIR 400 AUGUST 10 – 11 CROWN ROYAL 200 Virginia International Raceway Watkins Glen International Alton, Virginia Watkins Glen, New York Race Course: 3.27-miles Race: 250 miles Race Course: 3.4-miles Race: 200 miles

MAY 5 – 7 LAGUNA SECA 250 AUGUST 24 – 26 INFINEON RACEWAY Raceway Laguna Seca Sonoma, California Monterey, California Race Course: 2.26-miles Race: 250 miles Race Course: 2.238-miles Race: 250 miles

MAY 12 – 13 PHOENIX 250 AUG. 31 – SEPT. 2 SUNCHASER Phoenix International Raceway Miller Motorsports Park Avondale, Arizona Tooele, Utah Race Course: 1.51-miles Race: 250 miles Race Course: 3.06-miles Race: Nine hours Adrián Fernández Up Close

FAMILY: WHAT TALENT WOULD YOU MOST Married Catalina Maya in March 2005. LIKE TO POSSESS, BUT DON’T: Singing RACING ROOTS: Began racing motocross at age eight, and became FIRST CAR EVER OWNED: interested in racing on four wheels after watching 1975 VW Beetle his uncles compete in Mexico City. WHAT LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK: FITNESS: Spanish and English Works with a trainer and nutritionist… spends an DO YOU PLAY ANY MUSICAL average of 12 hours a week on physical INSTRUMENTS: conditioning, focusing on weight and core training Guitar (learning) workouts… also incorporates a variety of sports into his fitness routine including tennis, FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH: I like to watch all sports, but mainly racing. I love racquetball, snow skiing and road-biking. to watch the Discovery and History channels, and EDUCATION: Catalina and I love to watch movies! Studied mechanical engineering in college before leaving to pursue a career in racing. FAVORITE SPORT TO PLAY: I really like all of them. I don’t have a favorite. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO BE IF I WASN’T A DRIVER: FAVORITE HIGH-TECH GADGET: I don’t really know. I like all sports and the I love all kind of gadgets that make my life competition, but I love business too. That’s part of and business more efficient. Technology is one of the reason I became a team owner. my favorite hobbies - to watch and see what is new and how quick the world is changing. It SUPERSTITIONS: fascinates me. None GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR THINGS YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME CAREER: WITHOUT: Father and Uncles Santiago and Jose Fernández Cell phone and computer RACING HERO: HOBBIES: I like golf, scuba diving and all kinds of outdoor sports. I also like to work around the house, I RELAX BY: making it look good, decorating it, etc. Now I’m Going away with Catalina to where we can be getting involved more in real estate which I enjoy by ourselves and spend quality time together. tremendously. Mario Haberfeld Up Close

FAMILY: HOBBIES: Mario and wife Ana, married five years, welcomed Triathlon, scuba diving, and learning more and the birth of their first child, son Roberto, in more about animals. December of 2005. WHAT TALENT WOULD YOU MOST RACING ROOTS: LIKE TO POSSESS, BUT DON’T: Became interested in racing through his parents To be able to not worry so much about things. and family friend, three-time Formula One World FIRST CAR EVER OWNED: Champion , whose races he would My first car was a Kadet GSi when I was 16 years attend while growing up. old, made by GM in Brazil. FITNESS: WHAT LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK: Coached by well-known Brazilian physical trainer Portuguese, English, German and a bit of Spanish José Rubens D’Elia… trains on a daily basis when not at the race track… fitness routine includes DO YOU PLAY ANY MUSICAL running, biking, swimming and weight-training. INSTRUMENTS: No Competed in the California Half Ironman Triathlon finishing a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH: 13.1-mile run in five hours and 54 minutes. Obviously racing, but I also like football (soccer) a lot. Every time I go to Brazil I go to the stadium to EDUCATION: watch the Sao Paulo Futebol Clube play. They won High School at a German school in Sao Paulo the World Championship in December last year (Porto Seguro), and first year of mechanical only three days after my son was born, so Roberto engineering at Mackenzie University (Sao Paulo). is already a Sao Paulino. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO BE IF I WASN’T A DRIVER: FAVORITE SPORT TO PLAY: I would be a veterinarian. I like animals a lot and Soccer study a bit about them whenever I have time. FAVORITE HIGH-TECH GADGET: SUPERSTITIONS: Digital cameras I don’t believe much in superstitions. I believe that GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR God is much stronger than these little things. CAREER: My dad, who has always supported me in the bad THINGS YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME WITHOUT: times and celebrated with me on the good ones, Wedding ring and , who helped me a lot in the early years of my career. DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING: I collect magnets. I buy one everywhere I go. The RACING HERO: problem is that now I ran out of space. My wife Nelson Piquet Ana says that I need to go to a Lowe’s store and I RELAX BY: buy another refrigerator to put my magnets on. Staying at home with my wife, son and Vida (my dog).