RENOWNED ARCHITECT JOINS WORLD OF SPEED DESIGN TEAM

Company press release.

PORTLAND, Ore. - World of Speed, a nonprofit experiential motor sports exposition being developed in Wilsonville, has retained world-renowned architect Anthony Belluschi, FAIA, to consult on the design of the new museum. Given Belluschi's close relationship with project lead designer Jean-Pierre Veillet of Siteworks, Inc., his relevant experience in this period of work, and his father Pietro's work in Oregon, Belluschi's contribution will help authenticate and inspire the mid-century modern design theme of the project, thus completing the scope of expertise for World of Speed.

'Our vision is to showcase our amazing car collection in a unique and interesting destination tourist attraction that supports the visitor industry,' said Tony Thacker, World of Speed Executive Director. 'Anthony brings more than 40 years of international experience in a wide range of architectural disciplines and we're confident that his perspective will enhance the visitor experience at World of Speed.'

'To contextualize our unique collection,' continued Thacker, 'The racecars and muscle cars -- mostly drawn from the era after the atom bomb (1945) and before the gas crunch (1973) -- will be displayed alongside contemporary, mid-century furniture and imagery. Positioning the vehicles in historical perspective will enhance the visitor experience and create a more encompassing educational

environment.'

'As a car enthusiast for all of my life, I am particularly pleased to be on the design team for one of the newest and most interesting museums in the Pacific Northwest,' said Anthony Belluschi. 'We will be creating a unique environment blending education and entertainment, which we call 'edutainment,' focused on automobiles and racing.'

About Anthony Belluschi

Anthony, the son of Pietro Belluschi, designer of the Portland Art Museum, was born in Portland, Oregon. He studied architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and after earning his degree, served in the Peace Corps before practicing in Boston, Los Angeles, and most recently Chicago. In recent years he has been involved in the planning and design of new large-scale urban mixed-use

projects in Canada, China, France, Korea, and Oman, as well as projects in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, and Portland.

About Siteworks, Inc.

Founded more than 20 years ago by Jean-Pierre Veillet in Portland, Oregon, Siteworks is dedicated to developing the most creative, visually striking, and buildable solutions to design problems, visual identity needs, and branding opportunities. With a comprehensive team that includes architects, engineers, contractors, and graphic designers, Siteworks is able to work across the multiple scales required of architectural and design projects.

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About World of Speed

World of Speed will occupy the former location of Town and Country Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Wilsonville, Oregon. It will employ historic racecars and motorcycles to tell the story of our passion for automobiles and America's leadership role in world motorsports. Many aspects of motorsports will be

displayed including NASCAR, Indy car, drag racing, land speed racing, sports cars and motorcycles and where possible it will tell the story of racers and tracks associated with the Pacific Northwest.

The purpose of World of Speed will be to provide an experiential environment in which young people can explore the exciting world of motorsports and the career opportunities it offers.

World of Speed is expected to open Fall 2014.