Codemasters, a UK-based videogame publishing giant, today announced that its
upcoming title, IndyCar Series, will feature Penske
Racing, the most successful Indy car racing team in history. Since
1971, Penske Racing has become synonymous with Indy car racing, compiling
a record 114 race wins, 140 pole positions and 11 National Championships. Penske
Racing’s rich heritage is best known for its record in the Indianapolis
500-Mile race. In 28 starts, the team has visited victory lane at the Brickyard
a record 12 times.

Overall thirteen drivers have won races for Penske Racing in Indy car racing
competition. The list is a who’s who in motorsports: Rick Mears, Danny
Sullivan, Al Unser Jr. & Sr., Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, Bobby
Unser, Gil de Ferran, Helio Castroneves, Mark Donohue, Tom Sneva, Paul Tracy
and Gary Bettenhausen. . .

“We are excited to make our official IndyCar Series gaming debut
in Codemasters’ new game,” said Tim Cindric, President of Penske
Racing, Inc. “Today’s Indy Racing League on-track competition
is the best in the world. Being represented in this project is extremely important
to Penske Racing because it is such a true-to-life video game.”

“With the inclusion of Penske, one of the greatest racing teams,
IndyCar Series will be the most authentic and complete game in its class,”
said Sebastien Soulier, President of Codemasters USA. “Penske Racing,
coupled with the other official Indy Racing League teams, enhances the depth
of the tension-packed game and adds to the realism.”

IndyCar Series will debut in spring, 2003 for the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, Xboxâ„¢ video game system and PC.

ABOUT THE INDY RACING LEAGUE
The Indy Racing League is the premier open-wheel, oval-track racing series in
the world. The 16-race championship will take place on speedways around the
USA, including Indianapolis, California and Texas, and will compete for the
first time internationally in 2003 at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan. The sleek,
aerodynamic open-wheel, single-seat cars are powered by General Motors, Honda
and Toyota engines that produce more than 650 bhp. The cars travel from 0-100
mph in less than three seconds and race inches apart at more than 220 mph on
the larger circuits. The historic and world-famous Indianapolis 500 is the most
prestigious event on the series’ racing calendar, with a purse of more than
$10 million, the largest in the world. The race is truly “The Greatest
Spectacle in Racing,” with the largest single-day spectator crowd of any
sporting event in the world and telecasts to 66 countries with a reach of 313
million homes.

ABOUT INDYCAR SERIES
Codemasters’ IndyCar Series is the first and only videogame to feature
the full season and all of the circuits raced at. Exclusively licensed, and
with the full backing and support of the sports governing body, IndyCar Series
will capture the authentic driving experience with TV-style presentation and
commentary. The game will feature interactive crowd reactions, challenging and
realistic AI opponents, exhilarating tension-packed races, true-to-life physics
and realistic damage models. The title is due out in spring 2003.

ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Established in 1986, UK-based Codemasters is one of Europe’s best-selling and
profitable game-makers, developing and publishing titles for the console platforms
and PC. Codemasters’ products first appeared on US retail shelves in 1999
and since then they have continued to provide energetic, compelling and innovative
entertainment to gaming fans of all genres. The company’s 2001 offerings
included Blade of Darkness and Operation Flashpoint, both of which met with
critical acclaim and enormous consumer praise. Richard Darling, the company’s
Design Director and co-founder, is renowned as one of the most prolific game
designers and has been involved in the creation of 60 of the company’s
staggering #1 titles in the UK. In keeping with the company’s mission to remain
on the crest of the gaming wave, Codemasters is developing games for online
and next generation platforms. Additional information about the company and
its products can be found at www.codemasters.com.

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