Sponsorship Agreement

This agreement is entered into effective the 30th day of January, 1996 between 
American International Motorsports (AI Motorsports) and Sequent Computer 
Systems, Inc. an Oregon Corporation (Sequent).

A.   AI Motorsports has a present right to use for promotional purposes two 
top fuel dragsters owned by AI Motorsports.  Further, AI Motorsports 
employs Scott Kalitta and Connie Kalitta as professional race car 
drivers who currently drive the top fuel dragsters owned by AI 
Motorsports on the National Hot Rod Association ("NHRA") top fuel 
dragster circuit.

B.   Sequent is an Oregon Corporation and is in the business of 
manufacturing a high performance multiprocessing family of  computer 
systems.

C.   Sequent desires to sponsor AI Motorsports in order to assist in the 
promotions, marketing and advertising of the computer systems.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions 
contained herein the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.   Display of Corporate Name and Logo.  Subject to the conditions and upon 
the terms set forth herein, AI Motorsports hereby allows Sequent to 
promote its computer systems business by causing placement of the 
Corporate name and Logo used by Sequent in its promotional efforts 
("Logo") on AI Motorsports competition top fuel dragsters ("Competition 
Dragsters") driven by Scott Kalitta and Connie Kalitta for promotional 
purposes.  In addition to placing the name and Logo on the Competition 
Dragsters, the name and Logo shall appear on the trailers used by AI 
Motorsports to transport the Competition Dragsters; on 
patches/embroidery to be worn on the firesuit of the driver as per the 
art work attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.

2.   Term.  The initial term of this Agreement shall be for the period 
beginning January 30, 1996 and ending December 31, 1996.  Sequent must 
give AI Motorsports written notice 30 days prior to the end of the 
initial term of December 31, 1996 of its intent to renew this Agreement 
via certified mail return receipt requested.  Thereafter, the parties 
hereto agree to negotiate in good faith for the renewal of this 
Agreement.  If the parties are unable to reach a mutual agreement for 
the renewal of this Agreement prior to December 31, 1996, then this 
Agreement shall terminate and neither party shall have any further 
obligations hereunder except as to those obligations which may have 
accrued prior to such termination.  

3.   Promotional Fee:  In consideration of the rights granted and services 
provided hereunder and the display of Sequent's Corporate name and Logo 
on the Competition Dragsters, trailers and firesuits of both Scott 
Kalitta and Connie Kalitta, Sequent will pay to AI Motorsports $450,000.

4.   The Dragsters:  (a)  During the term of this Agreement, AI Motorsports 
hereby agrees to cause the name and Logo to be prominently displayed as 
provided in paragraph 1 hereof.  Sequent will have the sole 
responsibility to supply the artwork for placement of the name and Logo 
on the Competition Dragsters and on all other display areas referred to 
in paragraph 1 hereof.  AI Motorsports shall pay all costs associated 
therewith, including expenses associated with the placement of the name 
and Logo on the Competition Dragsters or other areas referred to herein.  
(b) Sequent acknowledges that this is a non-exclusive Agreement and that 
associated sponsors may display their Corporate names and logos on the 
Competition Dragsters.  Sequent will receive logos measuring 9" x 36" on 
the Dragsters and 1' x 7' on both sides of the trailers and on the rear 
door of the trailers.  Sequent will be listed on all entries as being a 
secondary sponsor for the team.

5.   Racing Schedules.  Sequent hereby acknowledges the NHRA schedule for 
the year 1996 in which the Competition Dragster will be competing, which 
is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof.  AI 
Motorsports acknowledges that the Competition Dragster will compete in 
all NHRA National Points events during the term of this Agreement, as 
attached.

6.   Hospitality Truck and Trailer.  AI Motorsports will provide personnel 
to assist in the setup and tear down of awning on Hospitality Trailer at 
each event.  These services are included in the overall fee.  Sequent 
will remain responsible for the cost and maintenance of insurance, 
permits, and necessary mechanical maintenance of Hospitality Truck and 
Trailer.  Sequent will provide hospitality at 8 National events to an 
average of 20 AI Motorsports guests per race.  This will include 
tickets, food, registration, use of trailer facilities for one day.  AI 
Motorsports can entertain additional guests for additional days by 
paying for tickets and $15 a day per person for food.  The Hospitality 
Trailer is not available until the evening race on Friday.

7.   Use of Name and Accomplishment.  AI Motorsports agrees to allow Sequent 
to use AI Motorsports name and AI Motorsports racing accomplishments 
from past years and any of Scott Kalitta's and Connie Kalitta's 
accomplishments that may occur during the term of this Agreement in 
order to further advertise and promote Sequent's products.  At the end 
of this Agreement all rights to the use by Sequent of AI Motorsports 
name shall lapse and terminate.  Sequent wishes to have Scott Kalitta 
and Connie Kalitta meet their guests and sign autographs each day during 
race weekends.  Sequent wishes to have Ed McCoullough provide a group 
presentation on each Saturday am for Sequent guests.

8.   Parking.  Sequent wishes to park side by side, awning to awning, in the 
pit area with Scott Kalitta's truck/trailer subject to approval of track 
owner and NHRA for each race.

9.   Insurance.  AI Motorsports agrees that it will at all relevant times 
during the term of this Agreement, at no cost and expense to Sequent 
maintain or cause to be maintained public liability insurance upon AI 
Motorsports and agents against claims for bodily injury, death or 
property damage resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of AI 
Motorsports and agents in performance of their duties for AI Motorsports 
and in turn AI Motorsports' duties to Sequent.  Such insurance shall 
afford protection, with respect to the business premises used by AI 
Motorsports to a combined single limit of $1,000,000 in respect to 
bodily injury and property damage for one occurrence.  Such insurance 
shall also afford protection, with respect to the trucks and trailers 
used by AI Motorsports in the transportation of the Competition 
Dragster.  Such insurance will also afford protection, with respect to 
the truck and trailer used by AI Motorsports in the transportation of 
the Competition Dragsters in a combined single policy limit of not less 
than $325,000.00 per occurrence.  Additionally AI Motorsports shall 
maintain or cause to be maintained a $1,000,000.00 combined single limit 
liability policy to cover bodily injury or property damage to third 
parties while using the trucks and trailers.  Such insurance whether in 
one or more policies, shall also name Sequent as additional insureds.

     Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sequent understands that during the term 
hereof AI Motorsports will maintain such public liability insurance 
during those times when they are competing with the Competition 
Dragsters.  During such times of competition, AI Motorsports represents 
and warrants that such insurance is provided by NHRA to be maintained 
and provided for the person, organization and sponsors such as Sequent.  
Accordingly, Sequent sponsorship shall extend only to: (a) top fuel 
dragster events, including those described on Exhibit "B" attached 
hereto, that are held during the term of this Agreement, and are 
sanctioned by the NHRA, and are covered by public liability insurance 
which is no less in amount and coverage than that shown on Exhibit "C" 
with such insurance to be provided by insurance companies with at least 
a Best Insurance Guide A rating; and (b)  top fuel dragster practice 
runs at tracks that are covered by public liability insurance which is 
no less in amount and coverage as set out in (a) above.

10.   No Agency, Partnership or Joint Venture.  Each party hereto 
acknowledges and represents to the other that this Agreement provides 
merely for the sponsorship through rights which Sequent acquires in AI 
Motorsports and is procured and administered by AI Motorsports, with 
regard to the Competition Dragsters.  Nothing contained herein shall be 
deemed to create an agency, joint venture, or partnership between the 
parties hereto, or between Sequent and AI Motorsports.  Except as 
specifically allowed in this Agreement, each party to this Agreement is 
specifically prohibited from acting for or on behalf of any other party 
to this Agreement.

11.   Scott Kalitta and Connie Kalitta's Obligation.  AI Motorsports 
acknowledges that Scott Kalitta is Motorsports' professional driver for 
its top fuel Competition Dragster and was 1995 NHRA "World Champion" in 
the top fuel Competition Dragster circuit.  Accordingly, AI Motorsports 
agrees that they will do all things reasonable and necessary to fulfill 
the terms and conditions of this Agreement and AI Motorsports guarantees 
to Sequent the performance of AI Motorsports hereunder.  If for any 
reason, whether the fault of AI Motorsports, or otherwise, AI 
Motorsports is in any way prohibited from carrying out the terms and 
conditions of this Agreement, then, in such event, Sequent shall, at its 
sole option, be entitled to receive a refund equal to rights and 
services paid for and not received by Sequent, or Sequent may elect to 
have such amounts credited to performance fees for subsequent racing 
season(s).

12.   Assignment.  Each party to this Agreement shall be restricted from 
assigning, conveying or transferring its rights and obligations, except 
as between a party and its affiliates, under this Agreement without the 
express written consent of the other parties hereto.

13.   Indemnification.  AI Motorsports agrees to indemnify and hold harmless 
Sequent against any costs, (including reasonable attorney fees) losses, 
claims, damages or liabilities, joint or several, to which Sequent or 
the other subsidiaries may become subject, insofar as such losses, 
claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) that 
arise out of or are based upon AI Motorsports' racing activities and 
performance of their respective obligation hereunder.

     Sequent agrees to indemnify and hold AI Motorsports harmless against any 
costs (including reasonable attorney fees), losses, claims, damages or 
liabilities, joint or several to which AI Motorsports may be subject 
insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in 
respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon Sequent's wrongful use 
of AI Motorsports' name. 

14.   Notices.  Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and 
delivered to the following person at the following addresses:

     Sequent Computer Systems, Inc.
     15450 S.W. Koll Parkway
     Beaverton, Oregon 97006-6063
     Attn:  Manager Contracts

     American International Motorsports
     2757 I-94 Service Drive
     Ypsilanti, Michigan  48198

     The effective date for notices under this Agreement shall be the date of 
delivery and not the date of mailing.

15.   Applicable Law.  This Agreement will be construed in accordance with 
the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to the choice of law 
principles.



AI MOTORSPORTS                         SEQUENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.

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