The Alex Job Racing team is using Xybernaut Corp.'s Mobile Assistant V wearable computers for computing and communications for the Porsche team competing in the 2002 American Le Mans Series (ALMS). Alex Job Racing, which has a Porsche factory relationship and is co-sponsored by Xybernaut, runs in the GT class of the ALMS.

So far during this season, Alex Job Racing team has taken first-place in both ALMS races: the 12 Hours of Sebring held on March 16 and the Grand Prix of Sonoma held this past weekend on May 19.

"Xybernaut's MA V computers are primarily worn and used by team members to centralize vast quantities of data and make split second decisions during each race," said Alex Job, owner of the racing team. "The average margin of victory for the teams racing in our category often comes down to a tenth of a second. Access to critical data is the lifeblood of our success. Xybernaut's wearable computers allow our team members to gather and share data more efficiently to make the best decisions at the most appropriate times."

The MA V has the full capabilities of a high-end Intel desktop or laptop computer integrated into a lightweight, wearable computing platform.

"This is another example of the broad applicability of our technology and the multiple revenue opportunities we have. Our wearable computing technologies can provide a distinct advantage to professional racing teams by offering desktop PC capabilities, true mobility and integrated support for real-time data management and communication," said Edward G. Newman, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the Fairfax, Va.-based Xybernaut. "Whether working as a member of an automated corporate workforce or racing at more than 150 miles per hour, instant access to information is critical in today's competitive world."

Alex Job Racing employs Xybernaut MA V wearable computers to gather, manage, analyze and communicate various types of data from timing and scoring; data gathering, database management and the Internet; vehicle configuration and performance analysis; inspections/maintenance; gear ratio analysis; and asset management/hardware inventory.

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