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JLOWE RACING PARTNERS WITH THINKFIRST NATIONAL INJURY PREVENTION
FOUNDATION TO RAISE MONEY AND PLANT TREES

LOS ANGELES, January 25, 2010 ­
Dr. Jim Lowe, the ³world¹s fastest neurosurgeon² whose racing team ­ JLowe
Racing ­ will compete in NASCAR¹s GRAND-AM Rolex 24 At Daytona January 30
and 31, announced today that his team will share the proceeds of their
sponsorship dollars with ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation, a
leader in educational programs for preventing brain and spinal cord
injuries. As a spinal surgeon, Dr. Lowe supports the work of this charity
that seeks to educate individuals, community leaders, and creators of public
policy about how to prevent these catastrophic injuries.

In return for each $10 contribution, JLowe Racing will supply donors with a
pine treeplanting kit. In partnership with Siemens Gigaset and Enviro
Packaging Solutions, the team hopes to distribute up to one million trees
this season.

Using the visibility of this month¹s race in Daytona, Dr. Lowe is
challenging his fans to visit www.GigasetVoices.com to learn how to make a
donation and plant a tree. As an alternative, fans can purchase a
tree-planting kit and contribute to a great cause using a mobilephone at
www.mobile.gigasetvoices.com

³Our goal is to sell 100,000 tree-planting kits by the end of the race on
January 31,² said Dr. Lowe. ³We have a tremendous opportunity to raise
money, create awareness for ThinkFirst, and improve our environment.”

About a half million people in the U.S. sustain a brain or spinal cord
injury each year. Infact, injury is the leading cause of death among
children and teens. The most frequent causes of these injuries are vehicle
crashes, violence, falls, sports and recreation. However, most of these
injuries are preventable and ThinkFirst provides school-based programs that
teach children and teens how to reduce their risk. There are 165 chapters of
ThinkFirst in the U.S. and in 17 other countries.

About JLowe Racing
JLowe Racing is a professional sports car racing team established in 2006 by
driver/owner Dr. Jim Lowe. Running primarily in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports
Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16, the team fields Porsche 911
GT3 Cup cars in the GT class. With an early history of top-10 and podium
finishes, JLowe Racing has already established itself as a driving force in
the GRAND-AM series. Additional information is available at
www.jlowe-racing.com.

About Gigaset Communications USA LLC
Gigaset Communications USA LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gigaset
Communications GmbH and a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. The company with
its U.S. headquarters in Dallas, Texas and its global headquarters in
Munich, Germany, develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality
products under the brand Siemens Gigaset. The portfolio includes
fixed-network phones, Bluetooth and Voice over IP devices. The primary
production site is in Bocholt, Germany, where the Gigaset products are
developed and manufactured under the most stringent quality and
environmental standards. Gigaset Communications GmbH is the clear market
leader in Europe for DECT phones. With its headquarters in Munich, the
company develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality products under
the brand Siemens Gigaset. Its portfolio includes fixed-network phones,
Voice over IP devices, software solutions and home media products. The
primary production site is in Bocholt, Germany, where the Gigaset products
are manufactured under the most stringent quality and environmental
standards. Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the Siemens
trademark. Gigaset Communications GmbH is an ARQUES Industries AG
(http://www.arques.de) company. Additional press releases are available for
download at http://www.gigaset.com/press. More about Gigaset
Communications at http://www.gigaset.com

About Enviro Packaging Solutions
Enviro Packaging Solutions, EPS, is the leader in sustainable packaging for
retail and big box stores. Specializing in RPET trapped blister, which is
the primary PVC clamshell replacement, our goal is to eliminate PVC
Clamshells in all retail. EPS has manufacturing facilities in Texas,
California, Shenzhen China, and Shanghai China. EPS is proud to support
many major brands and retailers including Costco, Wal-Mart, Staples,
Gigaset, FLIP Video, Jabra, etc. with their sustainable packaging needs on a
global scale. EPS has developed its own proprietary paper, plastic,
adhesive, and machines to create a comprehensive business model that is
unmatched in the world of sustainable packaging. Additional information at

http://www.enviropackagingsolutions.com.

Daytona Beach, FL, January 13, 2010 – The JLowe Racing team made the annual trek to Florida’s legendary Daytona International Speedway for the “Roar Before the 24,” the official test days preceding GRAND-AM’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. Considered the unofficial kick-off of the North American racing season, The Rolex 24 is one of the world’s great tests of man and machine. This year’s test however was one for the record books. Historic low temperatures, sleet, and snow made the conditions difficult at best.

For the 2010 Rolex 24, Dr. Jim Lowe has assembled a first-rate team of drivers and crew, comprising some familiar faces with a few new ones. Team drivers Lowe, Jim Pace and Tim Sugden are joined by GRAND-AM veteran Eric Lux and series’ newcomer James Walker. The crew is led by Crew Chief Roger Reis and Engineer Steve Bunkhall, along with a core group of seasoned professionals. The team arrived in Daytona on Thursday with the #64 Siemens-Gigaset, Enviro Packaging Solutions Porsche 911 GT3 Cup fully prepared and ready to go right off the transporter.

Unfortunately, Friday’s low temperatures were not exactly optimum for grip on the high-speed combined road course and oval, so the assembled GT and DP teams were cautious as they turned their first laps of the year. While there was not a lot of set-up information to be gained due to the conditions, the JLowe drivers quickly showed their experience, as the #64 cracked the top ten in GT Class lap times. The opening day also gave the new members of the team a chance to get to know the veterans, and it was clear there was great chemistry amongst the assembled group.

Saturday was to be the longest day of the test, with cars running right into the evening. However, arriving at the track for the morning session, the teams were greeted with record low temperatures, and ice. Out of safety concerns, Grand-Am officials canceled the morning practice session. When the cars finally took to the track for the second session, the JLowe crew was ready. The drivers took turns in the car while the crew made some adjustments to optimize the set-up. Coming out of formula cars, James Walker impressed everyone with how quickly he adapted to the Porsche and the Daytona road course, both of which were new to him.

Sunday’s temperatures moderated a bit and climbed into the mid-forties, which enabled the team to work on the set-up, as the drivers again rotated through the car. As the weekend wrapped up, the #64 was in great shape and the drivers reflected on a strong lead-up to the biggest race of the year.

Continued:

Driver notes:

Dr. Jim Lowe: “It’s truly hard to imagine having a better test than we just had, unless you’re talking about the weather. From an overall point of view, the JLowe Racing team really gelled this weekend. We consistently ran in the top ten, improving steadily with each session. Jim Pace, Tim Sugden, Eric Lux and James Walker all really got the best out of the #64 Siemens-Gigaset Porsche, even considering the tough conditions. I even got in on the fun with a personal-best time, so it was smiles all-around. I was also very proud of our crew, who worked their butts off despite the frigid conditions. We left with the car in perfect shape, and everyone excited about the end of the month. We’re ready to make our charge to the top of the podium!”

Jim Pace: “The Rolex 24 at Daytona is a unique event in racing. World-class drivers from around the globe come together in a grueling competition against time for the treasured top step in Victory Lane. I am as excited about the 2010 JLowe Team effort as I was my very first time twenty years ago in 1990.”

Tim Sugden: “Firstly I was delighted to be back at Daytona—the race is so special with an atmosphere like nowhere else. This is now my third year with JLowe racing and I can truly say that every year it is such a pleasure to work with the team, everyone works so well together. This year we have two new drivers—Eric is a great guy, very fast and a team player whilst James is much better known to me as I have managed him for the past nine years. James is fast, professional, and will do a fantastic job, although this is his first GT race and certainly a baptism of fire! As for Jim and Jim, I love driving with these guys so much—Jim Lowe was running really good times in the test, and very consistent, whilst Jim Pace is always fast as anyone out there and with two Daytona wins, has calm experience that this race needs. All in all I can’t wait for the end of the month—we have a fantastic team and a fantastic chance of finally getting the watch!!”

Eric Lux: “I’m very excited to be able to join JLowe Racing for this historic race. Jim Lowe has put together a great team; after completing the test days I am confident that we have one of the best teams, a great car and a stellar driver line-up. This will be my sixth attempt to come out of this race on the top step and I feel that we have a package to do so! The Mazdas are clearly a dominant car at Daytona, but hopefully they will drop out as the race reaches the later stages.”

James Walker: “It was great to finally work with the JLowe Racing crew. For me, this test was all about me getting up to speed and learning about the car. The entire team made me feel right at home and I’m really looking forward to race day. Having never driven a GT car before I didn’t know what to expect. I have to say the car felt great and I think the team has a great chance of a good result.”