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Doran-Lista Works on Set-up at Fontana Friday

FONTANA, Calif., Oct. 29 - Doran-Lista Racing and drivers Didier Theys and
Jan Magnussen recorded the eighth- and ninth-fastest times in the two Rolex
series practice sessions Friday at California Speedway in preparation for Sunday's
Lexus Grand American 400.

The Doran-Lista DORAN JE4 Lexus #27's fastest lap in the morning practice
session was a 1:32.697 (109.518 mph).  In the afternoon, when the track got more
slippery, its fastest lap was a 1:33.924 (108.087 mph). The field is extremely
close; if the Doran-Lista car had been just one-tenth of a second faster over
the 2.8-mile, 21-turn road course it would have been in the top five in the
first practice session.

"We're just continuing to work on the balance on the Doran-Lista car, and
trying to make the best-possible compromise between the high-speed straightaways
and the low-speed turns in the infield," Theys said. "We would love to win
this race for Lexus, the title sponsor of the event, and of course for Lista, our
primary sponsor."

"I did about 30 laps since I got here," Magnussen said after Friday
afternoon's practice session.  "We're making progress with the Doran-Lista car.  We're
just trying to trim the car out to get the best top speed we can."

Qualifying will be held Saturday at 1:20 p.m.  Sunday's race will be
broadcast live on SPEED at 4 p.m. Eastern time.

Kevin Doran, head of Doran Designs in addition to Doran Racing, was a
panelist on a forum Friday at the track featuring Daytona Prototype constructors. 
Doran Designs produces the popular DORAN JE4 chassis.

The team also participated in a Hoosier tire test at Fontana yesterday.

For more information see www.lista.com , www.listaintl.com ,
www.doranracing.com , www.grandamerican.com , www.californiaspeedway.com and
www.restartcommunications.com .

 
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