Major sponsor for da Matta.

One of the largest computer firms in the world, Bell Micro, has announced that they will provide primary sponsorship for former Champion Cristiano da Matta in 2005.

As one of the world's largest value distributors of storage and computer products, and a Fortune 1000 company, Bell Micro will be making its first foray into open wheel racing sponsorship with the 2002 Champ Car World Series Champion.

"We are thrilled to be associated with a world class team such as PKV racing and Cristiano da Matta, one of the best drivers in the world," stated Don Bell, President and CEO of Bell Microproducts. "We are optimistic that this will be a great season. Bell Micro is one of the highest performance companies in the world, and it is a pleasure to be teamed with one of the best racing teams in the world"

Making his return to the Champ Car ranks for the first time since winning the 2002 Championship, da Matta will team with 1996 Champion Jimmy Vasser in the third year PKV team, co-owned by Champ Car co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven, Vasser and Dan Pettit.

"We are very pleased to have Don Bell and Bell Microproducts join PKV Racing," said Pettit. "We have been taking with Don for a while and I am happy were able to put this relationship together. Bell Microproducts is a tremendous company and I think that PKV Racing and the Champ Car World Series will provide it with a great marketing opportunity."