[3][4] He also bought controlling interests in the Sebring International Raceway and Mosport Park.
Before his racing career Evans worked in the securities industry during the 1980s, but SEC rule violations and a conviction for bank fraud resulted in a ban from the industry.
After serving his fraud sentence, he became personal investment advisor for Bill Gates, whom he had known previously.
Gates replaced Evans as his advisor after a press report brought his past and their relationship to light.
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