Venture Racing

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Venture Racing

• A Must - See Proposal

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Venture Racing

• Mission Statement
• Introduction
• Driver Profile
• Midget Racing Today
• Action Plan
• Cost Structure Capital Needs
• Return On Investment
• Summary
• 2001 Results Schedule
• Research Reference Information

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VENTURE RACING
Mission Statement

• To develop a very talented driver through a
  partnership with individuals who have achieved
  outstanding success in their respective fields,
  have the desire to take on exciting new
  challenges, and thrive on competition at the
  highest levels.
• Why.. Its your opportunity to
• Become part owner of a racing team
• Experience intense action at the most competitive
  level
• Develop and support a special driver
• Engage with dynamic and enterprising people
• Increase market exposure and name recognition
• Promote client/employee entertainment and
  excitement

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VENTURE RACING
Mission Statement

• To develop a very talented driver through a
  partnership with individuals who have achieved
  outstanding success in their respective fields,
  have the desire to take on exciting new
  challenges, and thrive on competition at the
  highest levels.
• Why.. Its your opportunity to
• Become part owner of a racing team
• Experience intense action at the most competitive
  level
• Develop and support a special driver
• Engage with dynamic and enterprising people
• Increase market exposure and name recognition
• Promote client/employee entertainment and
  excitement

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Introduction

• Have you ever heard of Steve Buckwalter?
• Well have you ever heard of Cassius Clay ?
• In 1960 a group of Louisville, Kentucky
  businessmen, led by Mayor Bruce Hoblitzell,
  decided to support a young boxer named Cassius
  Clay. Soon after, Cassius Clay became the most
  recognized athlete in the world as Muhammad Ali.
• Venture Racing is trying to create a similar
  opportunity for Steve Buckwalter. Steve is a
  very special talent with great untapped potential
  in the world of auto racing. We want to
  illustrate how joining this venture can be a very
  exciting and rewarding opportunity for you.
• You will see that a solid foundation has been
  established towards achieving the ultimate goals.
  The team involved has the work ethic, desire,
  and ability to make this exciting opportunity
  possible. To truly understand the mission and
  potential opportunities you must witness for
  yourself the reasons to join this unique venture.
  As a result, we will demonstrate how you can
  experience first-hand the vision of Venture
  Racing.

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Introduction

• This venture began by chance in the spring of
  2000. Bob Trafford, owner of U.S. Technologies
  and his son, Rob purchased a used micro sprint
  after taking a year off from racing. Due to work
  conflicts Rob was unable to race as much as he
  did when he was in college, but still enjoyed
  being involved in racing.
• With Bob wanting to race more, a friend
  recommended a driver who could drive Bobs car on
  Wednesday nights at the highly competitive
  Kutztown Fairgrounds Speedway in Pennsylvania.
  This driver was Steve Buckwalter, who instantly
  impressed Bob with his skill, aggressiveness,
  knowledge, and past success with little or no
  resources. As a result of leading the points at
  Kutztown, Steve was forced to start nineteenth
  each week based on the handicapping system.
  Steve would charge to the front each week with
  grace and skill, separating himself from all
  others, racing against the toughest competition
  in Pennsylvania.
• It was obvious that Steve had the driving skills
  and untapped potential to succeed at a much
  higher level. It was also evident Steve had very
  little chance to progress further in his current
  situation of limited resources and support. The
  summer of 2000 sparked an interest to help
  develop Steves talent and the challenge and
  dream of creating a midget racing team.

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Driver Profile

• Why Steve Buckwalter?
• Proven results with incredible success
• Untapped potential
• Ability to achieve success with limited resources
  finances
• Dedication and desire to compete at the highest
  level
• Great personality and communication skills
• Seeing Is Believing!!!!
• There is no question that throughout
  Pennsylvania Steve is considered one of the most
  gifted drivers in open wheel competition. As a
  leader and a champion, Steve represents the true
  underdog who has been able to do so much with so
  little.

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Driver Profile

• Driver Steven Buckwalter
• Age 22
• Hometown Royersford, Pennsylvania
• Racing Experience (Started racing at age five)
• Quarter Midgets, Sprint Karts, 250cc Micro
  Sprints, 600cc Micro Sprints, Full Size Sprint
  Cars
• Accomplishments
• Over 100 Micro Sprint feature wins
• 6 Feature Wins in 2001
• 5 Wins - Florida Speedweeks (1999-2001)
• 2000 125cc Micro Sprint National Champion -
  Southern Illinois Raceway
• Established new track record at Southern Illinois
  Raceway - Time trial - 14.3 seconds
• 1998 Tulsa Nationals Feature Winner
• 4 Track Championships
• Lanco Speedway - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
• Finished second first time driving full size
  sprint car
• Over 160 quarter midget kart feature wins

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Driver Profile

• Background
• Steve Buckwalter was born into a racing family
  which gave him the opportunity to begin racing
  quarter midgets at the age of five. He found
  success very early winning races throughout the
  country and attending Grand National events in
  Indiana, Ohio, and Alabama. At the age of
  twelve, along with quarter midgets, Steve began
  racing Go-Karts on both asphalt and dirt, where
  he continued to excel.
• Steve graduated to Micro Sprints at the young
  age of sixteen and has had the most success in
  this division. Steve is considered one of the
  top drivers at this level, which is one of the
  most competitive grass roots racing divisions in
  the country. It is common to compete against
  50-60 cars each event, where you must qualify for
  a twenty-four car feature for an opportunity to
  win. Steve has over 100 feature wins and 3 track
  championships in the micros as a result of his
  skill and determination. Steve also had the
  opportunity to drive his older brothers full
  size sprint car, where he finished second in his
  first race. As a result of Steves success,
  Predator Chassis Company (Harrisburg, Pa)
  provides Steve with one of their 250cc House
  Cars. Steve also drives a 600cc micro sprint for
  the Wee Bee Audio Racing Team (Lancaster, Pa).

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Midget Racing Today

• Midget racing is one of the oldest forms of
  automobile racing in the United States. Today,
  the United State Auto Club (USAC) Midgets is the
  premier racing division producing many current
  and soon to be stars of NASCAR and Indy car
  racing. On the next page are past and current
  stars who have proved their success in midget
  racing.
• In Summary
• Major proving ground for drivers who want to
  advance to the Big Leagues of
  racing
• Professional high profile racing operations and
  people
• Unbelievable speed, competition, excitement
• Historic unique racing venues
• National television exposure

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Famous Midget Racing Alumni

• Mario Andretti
• Driver of the Century Associated Press
• 1978 Formula One World Champion
• 1969 Indy 500 Winner
• 1967 Daytona 500 Winner
• Four-Time Champ Car National Champion
• (65, 66, 69, 84)
• A.J. Foyt
• Four-Time Indy 500 Winner (61, 64, 67, 77)
• 12 Major Driving Championships
• 1983 24 Hours of Daytona Winner
• 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner
• Current Indy Racing League Owner
• Jeff Gordon
• Three-Time Winston Cup Champion (95, 97, 98)
• 1998 Brickyard 400 Winner
• 1997 Daytona 500 Winner

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Midget Racing Today

• The WorldCom National Midget Car Series
• Represents the highest level of midget
  competition today.
• Competes throughout the United States on both
  pavement and dirt.
• Enjoys national television exposure
• Sanctioned by USAC, the United States Auto Club
• Currently conducts 10 professional racing
  divisions and was the sanctioning body of the
  Indianapolis 500 from 1956-1997
• Based in Indianapolis, Indiana ... the center for
  all racing activity in the U.S.
• The USAC National Midget Car Series
• is the Place To Be!

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Midget Racing Today

• Midget Race Car Specifications
• Speed 140-150 MPH
• Weight 900 pounds
• Horsepower 325 average
• Engine Normally aspirated,
• internal combustion, four-cycle,
  piston engine
• Fuel Methanol
• Wheel Base 76 maximum
• Overall Width 65 average
• Overall Length 10 average

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Action Plan

• Project 2001 - 2002
• 2001 Season
• 1. Assembled first class micro sprint operation
  that is one of the most competitive in the
  Northeast.
• 2. Continue to gather equipment and resources to
  succeed in 2001 and transition into 2002.
• 3. Continue to increase knowledge and experience
  in order to advance to the next level.
• 4. Search for prospective investors and provide
  opportunities to experience first hand the vision
  of Venture Racing.
• Current Equipment Current
  Resources
• - 2 new cars -
  Extremely talented driver
• - 3 motors - Motor
  program support
• - Inventory of spare parts
  - Bob Rexroad - Dyno tester
• - Motor dyno - Rich
  Jassic - Motor builder
• - 2001 Dodge dually hauler
  - Four member experienced
• - 34 enclosed trailer
  high energy support group
• 2001 Racing Goals
• 1. Florida Speedweeks victory (Goal Accomplished)
• 2. Track Championship (Goal Accomplished)

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Midget ProgramCost Structure Capital Needs

• Estimated budget for 2002 program
• Start-up Expenses
• - Complete rolling chassis 35,000
• - Chassis spare parts 16,000
• - Motor with spares 45,000
• - Pit Cart Tools 6,000
• - Total 102,000
• Per Race Expenses
• - Tires 8 to 16 tires per race 1,600
• - Engine race car maintenance 1,500
• - Entry fees 250
• - Travel driver crew 1,600
• - Crew Chief _at_ 500 per day 1,500
• Total 6,675
• Testing Expenses (Per Test)
• - Track rental 3,000

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Return On Investment

• Excitement thrill of creating a motorsports
  team
• Return on future success of Steve Buckwalters
  career
• Licensing opportunities
• Future winnings

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Summary

• Why
• Become part owner of a racing team
• Develop and support a special driver
• Experience intense action at the most competitive
  level
• Engage with dynamic and enterprising people
• Participate directly in Americas fastest growing
  sport
• Increase market exposure and name recognition
• Promote client/employee entertainment and
  excitement
• It is evident that a solid foundation has been
  established towards the goal of creating a
  successful racing team and advancing the
  development of a talented driver with untapped
  and unlimited potential. The individuals
  involved have the work ethic, desire, and the
  ability to make this exciting opportunity
  possible. What is left is the additional
  resources and capital that are necessary to
  realize the ultimate goal.
• We believe the next step is to have a meeting so
  the plan and return on investment can be
  discussed in greater detail. Additionally, we
  believe it is also important to attend a USAC
  Midget race to gain a full understanding of the
  opportunities, professionalism, level of
  competition, and excitement it can offer.

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2001 Results

• Total Races 114 (4 Different States)
• Wins 13 (4 Different Tracks)
• Top 5 Finishes 64 (73)
• Track Championships 1 (Lanco
• Speedway)
• We would enjoy providing you a 2001 racing
  highlight tape of Steve from this past season.
  We believe it would be the best way to show you
  Steves talents and illustrate what Venture
  Racing is trying to accomplish.
• Pictures

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2001 Track Information

• 2001 Micro Schedules
• The year began in Florida during the February
  Speedweeks, where Steve achieved two wins and all
  top three finishes. Since Florida, Steve has
  added 11 additional wins and 64 top five
  finishes. What follows is a list of tracks that
  Steve competed at throughout the 2001 racing
  season.
• 2001 Weekly Schedule
• Friday Nights Lindas Speedway -
  Jonestown, Pa. (4 Wins)
• - 1/4 mile semi-banked clay oval
• Notes Extremely fast the most competitive
  track for micro sprints
• Saturday Nights Lanco Speedway -
  Lancaster, Pa (5 Wins)
• - 1/4 mile banked clay oval
• Notes Increased size and banking for 2001
  season
• - Steve Buckwalter was 2000 2001 season
  points champion
• - Great racing atmosphere with a packed
  grandstands every week
• Wednesday Nights Kutztown Fairgrounds -
  Kutztown, Pa. (1 Win)
• - 1/5 mile semi-banked clay oval
• Notes Steve Buckwalter finished 2000 2001
  season 2nd in points

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Research ReferenceInformation

• What follows are various websites that you can
  utilize to look further into the world of
• micro sprint and midget racing.
• www.ventureracing.com - Newly developed website
  for Steve Buckwalter that provides a biography,
  statistics, team information, race results, and
  advertising opportunities. It will even provide
  various contests for fans to participate in.
• www.usacracing.com - Official website of USAC
  racing which would include series
• information, results, schedules, and pictures.
• www.winchesterspeedway.com - Website for the
  historic super fast half mile track located in
  Winchester, Indiana. This track has enormous
  banking, which is almost impossible to walk up.
  Midgets reach frightening speeds of over 150 MPH
  and is a great place to watch the cars race.
• www.kaseykahne.com - Website for the young
  driver Kasey Kahne who is said to be the next
  Jeff Gordon. He was the 2001 USAC Midget points
  champion. This site provides a great biography
  illustrating the different cars Kahne has driven
  and the success he has had.
• www.openwheelonline.com - Website for the
  magazine titled Open Wheel, which is the major
  publication for sprint cars, midgets, and Indy
  Cars. It provides features on major races,
  current events, drivers, new products, and
  technical advice. The website is a great example
  of what is happening in open wheel racing.
• www.jeffgordon.com - Official website for
  NASCAR superstar and former USAC midget champion.
  This site provides all you need to know about
  Jeff Gordon including great sponsorship
  information, race summaries, pictures, team
  updates, and merchandise you can purchase online.
• www.microracing.com - Website for micro sprint
  racing that provides a message board, results,
  technical information, classifieds, and links to
  related sites.
• www.greggbertondirt.com - Website for micro
  sprint racing with pictures and race results from
  tracks throughout the Northeast. Also provides
  weather updates.

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Pictures