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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 1*)
CHAMPIONSHIP AUTO RACING TEAMS, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
158711101
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(CUSIP Number)
Gerald R. Forsythe
1111 South Willis Avenue
Wheeling, Illinois 60090
(847) 541-8300
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
Copy to:
Robert A. McWilliams
Freeborn & Peters
311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-2118
(312) 360-6000
October 18, 2000
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report
the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the following
box:
Note: Schedules filed in paper form shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7(b) for other
parties to whom copies are to be sent.
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
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CUSIP No. 158711101 13D
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
1 S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
GERALD R. FORSYTHE
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CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS):
2 (a)
(b)
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
4
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
5
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
6
UNITED STATES
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SOLE VOTING POWER
7
NUMBER OF
513,000
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 8
OWNED BY 620,000
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
9
REPORTING
513,000
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 10
620,000
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11
1,133,000
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
12
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [_]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13
7.29%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
14
IN
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CUSIP No. 158711101 13D
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
1 S.S OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
FORSYTHE RACING, INC.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS):
2 (a)
(b)
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
4
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
5
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
6
ILLINOIS
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SOLE VOTING POWER
7
NUMBER OF
450,000
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 8
OWNED BY
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
9
REPORTING
450,000
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 10
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11
450,000
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
12
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13
2.89%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
14
CO
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13D
CUSIP No. 158711101
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
1 S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
INDECK ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
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CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS):
2 (a)
(b)
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
4
WC
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
5
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
6
ILLINOIS
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SOLE VOTING POWER
7
NUMBER OF
170,000
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 8
OWNED BY
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
9
REPORTING
170,000
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 10
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11
170,000
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
12
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13
1.09%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
14
CO
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SCHEDULE 13D
FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1 OF THE
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED
Item 1. Security and Issuer.
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The class of equity securities to which this Statement relates is the
Common Stock par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock") of Championship Auto
Racing Teams, Inc., a Delaware corporation (referred to herein as "CART") which
has its principal executive offices at 755 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 800,
Troy, Michigan, 48084.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
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This Statement is filed by Gerald R. Forsythe ("Mr. Forsythe"), Forsythe
Racing, Inc. ("Forsythe Racing") and Indeck Energy Services, Inc. ("IES"),
collectively referred to herein as the ("Reporting Persons"), with respect to
shares of Common Stock of CART which the Reporting Persons may be deemed to
beneficially own pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 as amended (the "Act"). The shares of Common Stock of CART reported herein
are owned separately by each of the Reporting Persons.
Mr. Forsythe's business address is 1111 South Willis Avenue, Wheeling,
Illinois 60090. Mr. Forsythe's principal occupation is Chairman and CEO of
Indeck Power Equipment Company and Chairman and CEO of Indeck Energy Services,
Inc. Mr. Forsythe also serves as Chairman and CEO of Forsythe Racing. Mr.
Forsythe also serves on the board of directors of CART.
None of the Reporting Persons has been convicted, during the last five
years, in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors). None of the Reporting Persons was, during the last five years, a
party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body and, as a
result of such proceeding, was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final
order enjoining future violations of or prohibiting or mandating activities
subject to federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with
respect to such laws.
Mr. Forsythe is a citizen of the United States. Forsythe Racing and IES are
each an Illinois corporation.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
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The Reporting Persons used their own funds or working capital to make the
purchases of shares of Common Stock of CART reported herein as follows:
IES $4,270,400
Item 4. Purpose of the Transaction.
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The Reporting Persons have acquired the Common Stock beneficially owned by
them for investment purposes, because they believe that the trading prices of
the Common Stock in the public market do not adequately reflect the potential
value of the Company's underlying businesses and assets.
None of the Reporting Persons presently has any plans or proposals which
relate to or would result in (a) the acquisition by any person of additional
securities of the Company or the disposition of any such securities, (b) an
extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or
liquidation, involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (c) a sale or
transfer of a material amount of assets of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries, (d) any change in the present management of the Company, (e) any
material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy of the Company,
(f) any other material change in the Company's business or corporate structure,
(g) any other material change in the Company's charter, bylaws or instruments
corresponding thereto or other actions which may impede the acquisition of
control of the Company by any person, (h) causing a class of securities of the
Company to be delisted from a national securities exchange or to cease to be
authorized to be quoted in an inter-dealer quotation system of a registered
national securities association, (i) a class of equity securities of the Company
becoming eligible for termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4)
of the Act, or (j) any action similar to those enumerated in the foregoing
clauses (a) through (i).
However, as substantial shareholders of the Company, the Reporting Persons
expect and intend to explore and be receptive to opportunities to enhance the
value of the Common Stock owned by the Reporting Persons, including changes to
the composition of the Company's board of directors and/or management and
extraordinary transactions involving the Company. In addition, depending on
market conditions and other factors that the Reporting Persons may deem material
to their respective investment decisions, any of the Reporting Persons may
purchase additional shares of Common Stock or rights to purchase additional
shares of Common Stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions
or by any other permissible means and, based on such factors, any of the
Reporting Persons may dispose of any or all of the shares of Common Stock to
which this Statement relates or any other shares of Common Stock that they may
hereafter acquire.
In addition, the Reporting Persons may encourage the Company to explore
strategic alternatives to increase shareholder value and, depending on the
Company's response, may consider pursuing such alternatives on their own or with
third parties. However, the Reporting Persons currently have no specific plans
or proposals with respect to these matters.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
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(a) The Reporting Persons beneficially own an aggregate of 1,133,,000
shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 7.27% of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock (based on 15,588,568 shares outstanding as reported by
the Company in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
2000).
(b) Mr. Forsythe has the sole power to vote and dispose of 513,000 shares
of Common Stock owned by him personally. Forsythe Racing owns directly 450,000
shares and has the power to vote and dispose of the shares. Mr. Forsythe is
Chairman, CEO and owner of 100% of the equity
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of Forsythe Racing. IES owns directly 170,000 shares and has the power to vote
and dispose of the shares. Mr. Forsythe is Chairman, CEO and owner of a majority
of the equity of IES. As a result, Mr. Forsythe may be deemed to indirectly own
such shares.
(c) The Reporting Persons have effected the following purchases of CART
Common Stock over the past 60 days. Such transaction was effected in private
transaction.
Purchaser Date Shares Price Per Share
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IES 10/18/00 170,000 25.12
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect
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to Securities of the Issuer.
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Not applicable.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
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Exhibit 7.1 Agreement of Joint Filing among the Reporting Persons dated
November 3, 2000
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: November 3, 2000
/s/ Gerald R. Forsythe
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Gerald R. Forsythe
FORSYTHE RACING, INC.
/s/ Gerald R. Forsythe
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By: Gerald R. Forsythe, Chairman and CEO
INDECK ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
/s/ Gerald R. Forsythe
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By: Gerald R. Forsythe, Chairman and CEO
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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7.1 Agreement of Joint Filing among the Reporting Persons dated
November 3, 2000
