Conditional on ACO Invitation to the 2019 race

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1 Conditional on ACO Invitation to the 2019 race

2 For more than eight decades, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been the ultimate test of endurance and grit for man and machine. Keating Motorsports has competed in numerous classes in this twice around the clock event. In 2017 they moved on from their traditional Dodge Viper to field a Riley/Multimatic LMP2 with a spec Crawford engine. In 2018 they claimed 3rd place in class in a Ferrari 488 GTE in the LMGTE-AM class. The Circuit de la Sarthe track is nearly 8.5 miles long one of the longest tracks in the world. It has 38 turns and the legendary Mulsanne Straight, a 3.7-mile stretch of road that now includes a pair of chicanes to limit maximum speed for safety reasons. The track s length means a race car completes laps an hour during green flag racing. With plenty of LMGTE-AM entries, the onus is put on the drivers and crews skills to get the most out of the car and bring it to victory. Renderings are for demonstration only

3 Drivers: Ben Keating and Jeroen Bleekemolen 3rd in LMGTE-AM class in 2018 Fastest overall lap in the GTE AM Class hours of Lemans 4 IMSA GTD WINS in IMSA GTD WINS in IMSA GTD WINS in IMSA GTD WIN so far in 2018

4 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours, an ever-increasing success! The 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours was the theatre of numerous records whether out on the track or around it with a crowd of 263,500 spectators, the biggest in the past 20 years! The media following is also remarkable. The first analysis shows a performance equal or even superior to 2017, proof of the ever-increasing success of the greatest endurance race in the world. Here is a roundup of the main figures of this summary. Spectators at the circuit 263,500 spectators at the circuit. 30, 100 spectators at the first day s practice (Wednesday June 14th), the second (Thursday June 15th) 23,000 spectators at the test day (Sunday June 4th). Press 1,425 journalists came from 42 different countries (written press/radio/photographers/new medias). In France alone for the period June 2 16 there were 2,655 news items (this figure includes the articles published only in the written press and on the internet), the equivalent in terms of space purchased of 12,095,180 ($13,201, US) TV 31 international television networks bought the rights to air the 2016 race. They covered 190 countries. This allowed 802 million potential TV viewers to follow the race. In 2016 thanks to the Eurosport and Eurosport 2 channels, 23 million TV viewers throughout Europe watched the Le Mans 24 Hours, which broadcast a total of 50 hours France Télévision: Almost 4.2 million TV viewers followed the race on France 2 and France 3. On Saturday 18th June on France 2 going on air at 2:45 pm an average of 1.3 million viewers, watched the start, the best TV audience for the start of the Le Mans 24 Hours since On Sunday, going on air at 12:55 pm for the closing stages and the end of the race, France 3 attracted more than 1.1 million viewers.

5 Le Mans 24-Hours app For the 84th Le Mans 24 Hours the ACO updated its app devoted to the FIA World Endurance Championship to adapt it to the blue ribbon event of the season. The WEC / 24H Le Mans app was a roaring success and it was downloaded by 504,441 users in 206 different countries. WebTV 2,500,000 live connections to follow the Web TV 24H Inside via the different connection channels, 800,000 connections were registered to watch the videos on request again, a total of 3,300,000 connections to see all the videos put on line on the different ACO channels. Internet Sites The official internet site 24h-lemans.com registered 2,670,599 visitors from the test day till the end of the Le Mans 24 Hours. Social Networks 378,700 fans on Facebook on the 24 Heures du Mans ACO Official, including 27,426 new fans during the Test Day period and the Le Mans 24-Hours week. 215,391 followers on the English and Twitter accounts (112,697 in 2015) including 21,350 new followers over the period. 322,353 tweets about the race. 125 Facebook posts. The ACO publications reached 8 million people between May 29th and June 15th on Twitter and Facebook. The innovation on the social networks was the use of Periscope. 202 live videos were shot between May 29th and June 15th generated (500,000 likes).

6 Also available, an experience befitting your top clients and guests Private accommodations for up to 40 of your executives, celebrity and invited guests. Catered meals all week long Admission and VIP Hospitality Suite Passes Gourmet meals served in your own Hospitality Suite Top of the line alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages in your Hospitality Suite Exclusive race viewing area in the Hospitality Suite Guided Paddock and Garage tours Driver and team member meet and greet Sponsor and Team Promotional items Transportation to and from the track Ask us for the details

7 Sunday June 2, 2019 TEST DAY 24 Hours of LeMans Test day 9 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 6 pm Competitors can take part in an official test day two weeks before the race to get their bearings on the track. Entry is free to spectators who have tickets to the actual race. For some drivers, participation in the test day is not mandatory, for others it is imperative. Drivers who are competing in their first Le Mans 24 Hours are required to complete a minimum of 10 laps during the Test Day and undergo simulator training. Sunday June 9, 2019 Administrative Checking & scrutineering 2:30 pm to 7 pm Place de la République in Le Mans town centre becomes a hive of activity! The 58 competitors invited to the race undergo a scrutineering procedure, known in French as le pesage. The show is free and the 58 cars and 174 drivers draw huge crowds. The drivers sign autographs and pose for photos. Monday June 10, 2019 Administrative Checking & scrutineering 10 am to 6 pm And there s more on Monday! Although there are fewer fans than on the Sunday, the square is still very busy, whatever the weather. Tuesday June 11, 2019 Drivers' autograph session 5 pm to 6:30 pm Late in the afternoon, the pit lane is opened to the public. Fans queue up to see their favourite team, driver or car. This is the second opportunity for fans to get close to the drivers. There are signatures on everything - photos, posters, caps, t-shirts... even on skin. Anything goes! The atmosphere is always friendly and warm. Wednesday June 12, 2019 Free Practice Session 4 pm to 8 pm Qualifying Practice Session 10 pm to 12 am

8 Thursday June 13, 2019 Qualifying Practice Session 7 pm to 10 pm Qualifying Practice Session 10pm to 12 am Friday June 14, 2019 Pits & Track Discovery 10 am to 10 pm There is no racing on the Friday. The pit lane is open to the public all day. Those with an Enceinte Générale ticket can observe the 58 cars and their drivers and jostle for photographs in front of the garages. For most spectators, a selfie with a driver is an absolute must! Drivers Parade 5:30 pm to 7 pm The crowds descend on the town centre where the atmosphere is electric. Over 150,000 spectators are packed tight along the route where the 58 teams parade in open-top classic cars. The carnival-like parade includes dancers, musicians and super cars and many drivers finish on foot to sign yet more autographs and pose for yet more photos. Anyone for a selfie? Saturday June 15, HOURS OF LEMANS Warm-Up 9 am to 9:46 am 24 HOURS OF LEMANS Start 3 pm Those long minutes before the start are legendary. After the morning s entertainment and races, the tension mounts as the cars line up along the grandstand straight. It goes up another notch as the band plays the national anthems. Adrenaline peaks at 3pm when the green flag hails the beginning of 24 hours of excitement and fervour. SUNDAY June 16, HOURS OF LEMANS Finish 3 pm Spectators throng to the grandstand from midday onwards. There are not many laps left, but anything can happen. At 3pm, drivers and mechanics can breathe easily again. They have finished the 24 hours. As the track is cleared of cars, apart from the winning machine, the crowds gather under the podium to applaud the winners. See you again next year!

9 Logo on 25,000 Hero cards Signage at the event (pit wall, hospitality suite and around track public areas) Large logo on crew shirts Large logo on driver suit Livery on the car Grid Girls to promote you company on site VIP Passes for this race Passes for hospitality suite for invited guests Hospitality suite for your executives and invited guests Paddock tours & meet/greets with drivers during race weekend Victory lane celebration Private accommodations for your personnel and invited guests for the race week (available) Transportation to and from the track Catered meals all week long Your investment for this outstanding motorsports event $750,000 US

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