Fran Am/Formula Renault Winter World Series returns to Florida in 2004 ASPEN, CO (July 30, 2003) - Fran Am Sport is pleased to announce that the Fran Am/Formula Renault Winter World Series will return to Florida in 2004. again concluding at the CART ChampCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 22, 2004. Fran Am and Formula Renault cars from around the world are invited to participate. The competitors are amongst the world's best up and coming race car drivers who will soon be the next Formula 1 and CART Series' drivers. The Winter World Series is a collection of 5 races run in January and February featuring a $100,000 cash purse. Sebring and Homestead were the sites for rounds 1-4 in 2003. The venues for 2004 will be announced at a later date. The inaugural Winter World Series in 2003 saw 36 drivers from 13 countries contesting for the top prize. In 2004, additional cars from Europe and more drivers from around the world are expected to compete. The competition was intense last year when British driver Charles Hall (276) took the Championship by a mere seven points over Argentinean Juan Martin Ponte (269). 2003 WINTER SERIES FINAL STANDINGS - TOP 5 1. #21 CHARLES HALL - JD AUTOTECNICA (276) $36,000 2. #50 JUAN MARTIN PONTE - EUROINTERNATIONAL (269) $20,000 3. #17 ALEX LLOYD - MOTAWORLD (216) $15,000 4. #7 ROBERT BELL - TEAM FIRSTAIR (215) $10,000 5. #77 GIORGIO MONDINI - EUROINTERNATIONAL (204) $8,000 Hall, Bell and Ponte are currently 2nd through 4th, respectively, in overall series points in the 2003 Fran Am North American Pro Championship Series. The Fran-Am 2000 racecar features a spec-Tatuus carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, sealed 2.0-liter/186-horsepower motor, 6-speed sequential gearbox, and Michelin Sport racing tires. More detailed information will be available on www.Fran-Am.com as it becomes available.