17. Assumption of Risk: This executed Agreement confirms that I understand and acknowledge that the use or operation of the race car in sports car competitions or events, of whatsoever nature or description, are extremely dangerous and inherently unpredictable. Accordingly, by using or operating the race car and by entering into this agreement, I agree and have knowingly assumed all of the dangers and risks inherent to the use or operation of the race car and to competitive sports car racing or other events, including without limitation, performing driving, racing, during testing procedures, while in the racing or working areas, or any other place on, in or about the various locations where the race car or other said cars will be raced, tested, used or during the transportation of the race car to and from any locations, regardless of the causes. I acknowledge that BPCI makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to any fact or matter whatsoever, due to the inherent danger and unpredictability of racing, testing or the use of the race car for the purposes herein set forth, including, without limitation, the preparation, competitiveness or reliability of the race car.