SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT


This agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this 23rd day of January 
1998, by and between Team Scandia, Inc. (hereinafter "Scandia"), a 
Delaware corporation, with its principal place of business at 701 S. 
Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46231 and Sequent Computer Systems, 
Inc. (hereinafter "Sequent"), an Oregon corporation, with its principal 
place of business at 15450 SW Koll Parkway, Beaverton, OR 97006-6063.

                                 Recitals

WHEREAS, Scandia has a present right to use, for promotional purposes, a top 
fuel dragster owned by Scandia.  Further, Scandia shall employ a professional 
race car driver ("Driver"), to be mutually agreed upon by the parties, to 
drive Scandia's top fuel dragster on the National Hot Rod Association ("NHRA") 
top fuel dragster circuit.

WHEREAS, Sequent is engaged in the business of manufacturing a family of 
high performance, multiprocessing computer systems.

WHERAS, Sequent desires to sponsor Scandia in order to assist in the 
promotion, marketing and advertising of its 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, Scandia hereby allows Sequent to 
    promote its computer systems business by causing placement of the 
    corporate name and logo (collectively "Logo") used by Sequent in its 
    promotional efforts on Scandia's competition top fuel dragster 
    ("Competition Dragster") driven by Driver, for promotional purposes.  
    In addition to placing the Logo on the Competition Dragster, the Logo 
    shall appear on the trailer used by Scandia to transport the 
    Competition Dragster and on patches/embroidery attached to 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 8, 1998, and ending November 10, 1998.  Sequent 
    must give Scandia written notice, via certified mail, no less than 
    thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term of its intent 
    to renew this Agreement.  Thereafter, the parties 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 November 10, 1998, then this Agreement shall terminate and 
    neither party shall have any further obligations hereunder except as 
    to those obligations that may have accrued prior to such termination.
 
3)  Payment Schedule: Sequent will pay Scandia the sum of $450,000.00 
    for the 1998 race season.  All funds will be dedicated specifically 
    to the NHRA dragster program.  Payment schedule is as follows: 

       Upon Signing:		$ 112,500.00 
       April 1st    		$ 112,500.00
       July 1st 		    $ 112,500.00 
       October 1st		  $ 112,500.00
	
4)  The Dragster:

    (a) During the term of this Agreement, Scandia hereby agrees to 
        cause the Logo to be prominently displayed on the Competition 
        Dragster as provided in Paragraph 1 herein.  Sequent will have 
        the sole responsibility to supply the artwork for placement of 
        the Logo on the Competition Dragster and on all other display 
        areas referred to in Paragraph 1 herein. Scandia shall pay all 
        costs associated therewith, including expenses associated with 
        the placement of the Logo on the Competition Dragster 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 Dragster.  Sequent will receive 
        logos measuring 9" x 36" on the Dragster and 1' x 7' on both 
        sides of the trailer and on the rear door of the trailer.  
        Sequent will be listed on all entries as being a sponsor for 
        the team.

    (c) All sponsors will share costs for producing team hats and T-
        shirts.  Sequent will be included in all team merchandise by 
        Scandia. 

5)  Racing Schedules: The parties agree that the Competition Dragster 
    will be present and compete at the 1998 NHRA events listed in Exhibit 
    B subsequent to the Effective Date of this Agreement. 

6)  Hospitality Truck and Trailer: Sequent will allow Scandia to use 
    Sequent's Hospitality Truck and Trailer and Scandia will be providing 
    all inclusive hospitality for Sequent and its guests at each NHRA 
    event.  Saturdays will be exclusive to Sequent's use and Sundays will 
    be open to all.  (Sequent has a 100-person cap per event).  

7)  Use of Name and Accomplishment: Scandia agrees to allow Sequent to 
    use Scandia's name and Scandia's racing accomplishments from past 
    years, and any of Driver's accomplishments that may occur during the 
    term of this Agreement, in order to further advertise and promote 
    Sequent's products.  Upon the termination of this Agreement, all 
    rights to the use by Sequent of Scandia's name shall lapse and 
    terminate.  Sequent wishes to have Driver meet its guests and sign 
    autographs each day during race weekends.

8)  Parking:  Sequent, and its guests, shall park side by side in the 
    pit area with Scandia subject to approval of track owner and NHRA for 
    each race.

    Hospitality:  All races that Sequent participates in hospitality 
    there will be a $221.00  parking fee to be paid to Scandia.  Total 
    for 11 races will be $2,431.00.  Fifty percent upon signing and fifty 
    percent due July 1, 1998.  
 
9)  Insurance:  Scandia agrees that it will at all relevant times during 
    the term of this Agreement, and at no cost and expense to Sequent, 
    maintain or cause to be maintained, public liability insurance upon 
    Scandia, its agents and representatives, against claims for bodily 
    injury, death or property damage resulting from the negligent acts or 
    omissions of Scandia, its agents and representatives in the 
    performance of their duties under the terms of this Agreement.  Such 
    insurance shall afford protection, with respect to the business 
    premises used by Scandia, to a combined single limit of $10,000,000, 
    with respect to bodily injury and property damage for a single 
    occurrence.  Such insurance will also afford protection, with respect 
    to the truck and trailer used by Scandia, in the transportation of 
    the Competition Dragster in a combined single policy limit of not 
    less than $325,000 per occurrence.  Additionally, Scandia shall 
    maintain, or cause to be maintained, a $1,000,000 combined single 
    limit liability policy to cover bodily injury or property damage to 
    third parties while using the truck and trailer.  All insurance 
    policies required to be maintained by Scandia under the terms of this 
    Agreement shall name Sequent as an additional insured.

    Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sequent understands that during the 
    term of this Agreement, Scandia will maintain public liability 
    insurance during those times when it is competing with the 
    Competition Dragster.  During such times of competition, Scandia 
    represents and warrants that such insurance is provided by NHRA and 
    will be maintained and provided for sponsors such as Sequent.  
    Accordingly, Sequent's sponsorship shall extend only to:  (a) top 
    fuel dragster events, including those described on Exhibit B, held 
    during the term of this Agreement, sanctioned by the NHRA and covered 
    by public liability insurance no less in amount and coverage than 
    that shown on Exhibit C, attached hereto, and provided by an 
    insurance company with at least a Best Insurance Guide A rating; and 
    (b) top fuel dragster practice runs at tracks which are covered by 
    public liability insurance 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 
    Scandia, and is procured and administered by Scandia, with regard to 
    the Competition Dragster.  Nothing contained herein shall be deemed 
    to create an agency, joint venture, or partnership between the 
    parties.  Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, each 
    party is prohibited from acting for or on behalf of the other party.

11) Driver's Obligation: Scandia acknowledges that Driver is Scandia's 
    professional driver for its top fuel Competition Dragster in the top 
    fuel competition dragster circuit.  Accordingly, Scandia agrees that 
    it will do all things reasonable and necessary to fulfill the terms 
    and conditions of this Agreement.  If for any reason, whether through 
    the fault of Scandia or otherwise, Scandia is in any way prohibited 
    from carrying out its obligations under the terms and conditions of 
    this Agreement, then, in such event, Sequent shall be entitled at its 
    sole discretion, to cease making any further payments of the fee as 
    may then be owing under Paragraph 3 herein, in addition to any other 
    rights that Sequent has herein, or at law or in equity.

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 party hereto, which 
    consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

13) Indemnification:

    (a) Scandia agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Sequent against 
    any costs (including reasonable attorney fees), losses, claims, 
    damages or liabilities, joint and/or several, to which Sequent, 
    or its subsidiaries, may become subject, insofar as such 
    losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect 
    thereof) arise out of or are based upon Scandia's racing 
    activities and performance of its respective obligations 
    hereunder.

    (b) Sequent agrees to indemnify and hold Scandia harmless against 
    any costs (including reasonable attorney fees), losses, claims, 
    damages or liabilities, joint and/or several, to which Scandia 
    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 Scandia's name.

14) Termination:  

    (a) Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty- (30) 
    days prior written notice to the other party if the other party 
    is in default of any provision of this Agreement and such 
    default is not cured within the thirty- (30) day period.

    (b) Either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice 
    to the other party upon (i) the other party becoming insolvent; 
    (ii) any proceeding under the bankruptcy or insolvency laws is 
    brought by or against the other party which is not dismissed 
    within thirty (30) days; (iii) the appointment of a receiver or 
    a similar officer for the other party or for a substantial part 
    of the other party's property; (iv) the other party making an 
    assignment for the benefit of creditors or otherwise being 
    reorganized for the benefit of creditors.

15) Limitation of Liability: EXCEPT FOR DAMAGES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 13 
    HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES 
    RESULTING FROM A LOSS OF PROFITS OR USE, OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, 
    INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE 
    POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

16) Notices:  Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and 
    delivered to the following person at the following addresses:
    In the case of Sequent:

      		Sequent Computer Systems, Inc.
      		15450 SW Koll Parkway
      		Beaverton, Oregon 97006-6063
		      Attn:  Lynn Sunahara
        Manager, Contracts

    In the case of Scandia:

      		Team Scandia, Inc.
      		701 S. Girls School Road
      		Indianapolis, IN 46231
      		Attn:  Tom Leix
        Dir. Of Public Relations & Marketing

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

17) Governing Law: This Agreement will be construed in accordance with 
    the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to the choice of law 
    principles.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the 
date and year first above written.


    TEAM SCANDIA, INC.	       			SEQUENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.

    By: /s/Andrew L. Evans       By: /s/Stephen F. Loughlin
	
    Name: Andrew L. Evans        Name:  Stephen F. Loughlin

    Title: President            	Title: Corporate Controller




                                EXHIBIT B
                          1998 RACING SCHEDULE


    DATE				                     EVENT			                  LOCATION

    January 30- Feb 1                               							Pomona, CA
    March 5-8	                                      							Gainesville, FL
    March 20-22	                                    							Houston, TX 
    April 24-26		                                    						Richmond,VA
    May 15-17		                                      						Englishtown, PA
    May 23 Match Race (2runs)	                        					Norwalk, OH
    May 29-31				                                      				Joliet, IL 
    June 12-14		                                     						Columbus,OH 
    June 26-28                                     								St. Louis, MO
    July 17-19		                                     						Denver, CO 
    July 24-26		                                     						Sonoma, CA
    July 31-Aug 2	                                   						Seattle, WA
    September 3-6		                                   					Indianapolis, IN
    September 17-20			                                 				Reading, PA
    October 2-4		                                    						Topeka, KS 
    October 23-25	                                   						Dallas, TX 
    November 12-15	        	Winston Select Finals        		Pomona, CA