July 7th, 2002.

10 questions for Chad:

1."You've made a large leap since running a Star Mazda last year, how do you feel you are adapting?"

"It's been quite a change for me, but an enjoyable one. Luckily I am working with the same organization that I did the past two years in Star Mazda, American Le Mans. They do such a great job, it's always a pleasure to run these venues. It's taking some time to adapt to Endurance racing, some wouldnt consider the shorter races endurance, but after running 40 minute races for 2 years, they still seem long."

2. "Has there been anything in particular about your driving style you have had to change to drive the Prototype race cars?"

"Yes....I've had to relook at the way I drive a race car. You can't pitch a prototype in a corner like a formula mazda, it's not the fast way. You have to finesse the car. You are also working with such a small window, that if the car isn't perfect you are just plain off the pace, unlike a mazda where you can overdrive the car."

3."What is the biggest change as far as the car's attributes you have noticed?

"Well the prototypes, and the MG in particular, have awesome power to weight ratios. For instance the MG is 550hp and about 1480lbs, it's ridiculous. I was expecting to jump into a 265hp 1200 pound Atlantic car this season, it's quite different. These cars have the ability to break the tires loose in the first 3 gears, and in the panoz's case the first five gears on tires that arent hot. You learn to trust your right foot with power application, but it's always tempting to play."

4." Just for comparison purposes, explain the difference between a lap at Elkhart Lake in the MG to one in a formula mazda."

"We were approaching 190mph in the MG at Elkhart Lake, and braking everywhere at the 2.5 markers or so. In the mazda when I ran there last year, we were hitting about 140mph, and you brake fairly different everywhere, because you are depending on momentum. The big difference was the carousel where in a mazda you were easily flat...in the MG there was sooo much G-force that your neck begain to ache as we were accelerating at over 120mph midway through the corner."

5."How do you feel about your results so far this season?"

"Well in regards to the 24 hours of Daytona I was happy, it was my first sports car race. As far as Sebring, Sears Point, and Road America are concerned I am a little dissapointed in myself and the overall result. We suffered because of mechanical problems at each race. I have been the quickest in the car each time I have driven, except for in the race at Sebring where Gunnar nipped me by a little, so that's comforting. It's always difficult to take a mechanical failure especially while leading like at Road America."

6. "You are racing the next ALMS venue in Washington DC, how do you feel that will go over as far as a promotional success or failure?"

"Don Panoz has done an awesome job with the American Le Mans Series. The Washington venue is the only thing of it's sort to ever be there, and I know because of living in the northeast it is needed for roadracing. I think the success will be awesome with all of the hype going on right now. What is better than bringing some of the best drivers in the world together in our nations capital."

7. "Washington will also be your 5th prototype race, how do you think that temporary circuit will suit the little MG?"

"That is difficult to say. The MG lacks the mid-speed downforce of it's bigger brothers because it was designed specifically for Le Mans, most people dont know that. It also does not have an adjustable front sway bar at present, so it makes it difficult to get lots of low speed front grip. As far as power, it has that in abundance but because of it's small displacement it requires a quick hand on the shifter to keep it in it's powerband. If we can get the car to rotate in the low low speed, and stayout of trouble I think we will be there."

8. "How was the experience of having the car on fire at Elkhart Lake in the race?"

(Chuckles) " It was interesting, but nothing too serious. We were having radio communication problems the whole weekend so it was hard for me to understand Mike Gromke the crew chief. I saw the corner workers holding up fire bottles but none of them were exceptionally close since I was in the backside of the circuit. I carefully kept my eye on the back of the car and made it to the pits, where the guys quickly analyzed the problem. Unfortunately we had to go back to our canopy to make the repairs, and at that point we had built up a one minute and twenty five second lead on second place in class so I was a bit dissapointed."

9. "Does the reliability of the MG concern you going into these races, seeing as it has yet to really complete a weekend without an issue?"

"I would have to say yes and no. I am driving one of the most technical and sought after cars in the series today, so that alone is a driving factor for me. But it is difficult to know that at any point in time we may experience a new gremlin. It is racing though...you just need to put your head down, drive and make the best out of it. If you put your heart and head into it, results will come."

10. "Our last question is a little more general....who do you have to thank this season, and what would you tell other driver's that were in your position at the end of last season, wanting to move forward?"

"I have tons of people to thank, I don't think you can ever cover them all. Obviously Gestetner, my sponsor, has been intrumental in building a business relationship with me that has allowed me to drive this season. My Dad has also been an imperative part of making sure things are in line for me, and that I keep my priotities in order before race weekends. He spent lots of time and money early on to get me through karting and through open wheel cars to where I am today, sooner or later I will be able to pay him back emotionally and financially. Knighthawk Racing has also shown me tremendous support from day one when Steve, Mel, and I drove at the 24 hours of Daytona together. Without them I wouldnt have the opportunity to advance my self in the MG Lola.

As far as suggestions for the younger talented guys...I would say just talk to as many people as you can. It takes time, contacts, and the right people to get you into a productive situation to race cars. Obviously it does take money, but that is secondary sometimes to just letting people know you have a great personality. Also, many guys want to only race open wheel cars and I'd say give sports car racing a chance, I'm glad I did. If you just work hard be persistent and stay on top of your game you will make the right moves."