Race report
"Once again, the race proved to be very successful. We had 76 entries from 26 different countries which is a unique diversity of nationalities and probably the largest in the world.
We have achieved a remarkable step forward to build this race into a well known world respected 24h race. We will put our efforts in a wider scope to keep the variety of categories and cars and even to increase the number of cars competing.
We would like to thank TOYO TIRES for there full support of the 2nd TOYO TIRES 24h of Dubai and their trust in our organisation. Especially I would like the complete TOYO Tires team, in The Netherlands, Europe, Japan, as well as their representative Sojitz in the Middle East and of course for there support Al-Futtaim motors in Dubai.”
"It's a great start for the year 2007. We have had international high caliber drivers and teams participating along with a small Arabic participation. We will do our best to support more and more local and Arabic participation in the upcoming races." Said, Saeed Khalfan, Chairman of the Dubai Autodrome.
Facts and Figures
- Overall winners and winners per class, see separate file and photos.
- 2nd edition of TOYO TIRES 24hDubai (first edition was: 11-12-13 January2006)
- Start 14.00hours on Friday 12January2007(amended to UAE weekend, first edition started Thursday)
- 76 Touring and GT cars (70 actually started)
- Cars up to 4000cc and max 6 cylinders
- International race, with teams and drivers of 26 different nationalities (probably the most international race of the world. Even F1 nor A1GP do have that many different nationalities)
- Top class drivers and teams, but again still a lot of very enthusiast semi-professional teams, who have a great contribution to the unique open & friendly atmosphere
- 567 laps by Winner Duller Motorsport
- 6 Petrol Class A1..A6
- 1 Diesel Class D1
- 1 Special Class Touring Trophy Silhouette Cars, SP1
- Huge logistic operation with 54 40ft containers coming from all over the world. All initiated by Creventic and arranged by our partner DHL Global Forwarder. All precisely lined-up behind the teams pit garages.
- All 40 ft containers were nicely dressed with huge 12meter wide and 2,5 meter high, full colour banners, promoting and illustrating 24h Dubai race atmosphere, as well as Dubai it self.
- Initiated a first start of Drift challenge and demo with the best drifters from Europe with Dubai Drift champion Paul Vlasblom
- Support and sprint race with V8 Powered Luminas CSV Championship Middle East coming from Bahrain. Chevrolet V8 5000cc. 450hp race cars.
- Flag parade with 40 grid girls (dress in 2nd TOYO TIRES 24hDubai T-shirts) at start grid formation, with all the national flags of all participating nationalities
- We are still building at the event, with our goal to build this to a world known and respected 24h race in 3 to 5 years. According to the very positive feedback we are on schedule. Nevertheless for next year we hope to welcome teams from USA, China, Africa and South East Asia as well.
- We stick to our successful concept to limit the entry up to 4000cc and max 6 cylinders, which makes it able for more then 20 teams to become overall winners of 24h Dubai. While there is still a great challenge for the fast midrange Touring & GT race cars.
- This year we added already a Silhouette Touring cup. The exciting 3500cc 6 Cylinder Touring Cup from Solution F from France.
- Next year this concept will be added with more Silhouette cars, but again limited to current range of fast cars.
- 4 start catering service on the pit roof, by Courtyard Marriott hotel
- A lot of paddock activities were line up, with top class Abt sportline Audi´s, big audio-visual Luminas Truck with race simulators, children’s bouncing castle, food and refreshment stand, hot air balloon, etc.
- Pit Roof party and Red bull lounge
- Big 24h firework at 24.00hours on Friday night
- Special TOYO TIRES Trophy (Classification for Team running on TOYO Tires).
1st Team Mirage Australia 1
2nd Team Mirage Australia 2
3rd Team Viscon Racing The Netherlands
- TOYOTA Yaris draw for class winners, won by team VW Austria, with start number 87
- Honda 350RX Quad draw for best TOYO TIRES team in class, won by Team Mirage from Australia, with start number 71
- BRM special edition 24h Watch for team with the shortest time in the pit, won by Dutch team Albers with start number 89
- With the 25meters long TOYO TIRES 24hDubai, bridge banner on start finish, teams, media and spectators could not miss the title sponsor TOYO TIRES.
- A lot of more spectators compared to 2006, estimate over the whole weekend 3000-5000
- A solemn podium ceremony with the national flags of Austria and Belgium (Austria Duller and Konrad) (Belgium for Prospeed), including the national hymn of Austria
- Additional an new this year, to respect the middle east culture, the 1, 2 and 3 overall winners entered the podium on a national dressed Camel.
- In front of the podium the winning cars were presented, the winning BMW Z4 of Duller and 2 Porsches.
- On Wednesday, the day before start of free practice and qualification, there was an official press conference including a photo shoot on the track.
- For teams and spectators there was a full colour 24h magazine and also there were already posters available of 24hDubai2008, which will take place 10-11-12 January 2008 at Dubai Autodrome
- Complete race was in the hand of Dutch race organisation DNRT which was specially flight over to Dubai, for this 24h race. The DNRT group was assisted with Marshalls from UK, local flag marshals all in close cooperation with Dubai Autodrome.
- To add to essential safety, in request of Creventic, all marshal post were illuminated a factor 3 compared with 2006, which was highly appreciated by the teams.
- Also the increase of experience of the local flag marshals was noticed, with thanks to Dubai Autodrome Marshals school
- A very positive media item this year was the increased attendance of the local and international press/media, who have noticed the importance and scale of this remarkable event
- Together with the enthusiastic and professional attitude of the teams, support of TOYO TIRES, the cooperation with Dubai government, Dubai Immigration, Dubai Autodrome, the beautiful sunny weather, we love to be back in 2008 for the 3rd edition of TOYO TIRES 24h of Dubai
- Last but not least: MOTORS TV 1hour45min broadcasting of Marlin Media production. Broadcasted about 10 times, with millions of expected viewers.
Media Figures 2nd TOYO TIRES 24hDubai2007
You can order a very nice press overview: Press clipping book 24h Dubai 2007
Additional short media overview:
- A lot of hits on www.24hDubai.com (because of the early arrangement with TOYO TIRES, TOYO TIRES are in the picture already a long time)
- Motors TV 1hour45min broadcasting of Marlin Media production. Broadcasted about 10 times, with millions of expected viewers.
- Spreading of MOTORS TV production and additional Team specific DVD´s are produced
- Pre-publications by articles and advertising on Newspapers and magazines
- Pre-publications by Radio-spots, one radio-spot for the race and one radio-spot for the party in combination with the race.
- Lot of articles in Newspapers and magazines
- Huge number of publications on internet, in at least 4 languages, English, Dutch, French and German
- Flyers and Poster at Al Futtaim Fuel stations
- Already spread a lot of 3rd TOYO TIRES 24hDubai2008 A2 size full colour posters
- Already spread flyers of 3rd TOYO TIRES 24hDubai2008 in 5 languages (English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese)
- Lot of TOYO banners at the track, seen on many pictures, newspapers, magazines and websites. Including the 25m wide bridge banner at start-finish line.
- About 30 full colour Big container banners 12meter wide and 2,5 meter height, TOYO TIRES 24h Dubai. Welcome banner etc.
- TOYO stand in paddock and at race administration
- Successful test of new TOYO TIRES slicks, eg. soft compound 17inch and new Porsche slicks.
- Plenty of Newsletters to race teams and Newsletter fans (potential customers)
- Etc, etc.
Participation nationalities 24hDubai2007 (Teams and Drivers)
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1
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Australia
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2
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Austria
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3
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Bahrain
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4
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Belgium
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5
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Czech Republic
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6
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Denmark
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7
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Dubai
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8
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England
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9
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France
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10
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Germany
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11
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Hungary
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12
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Italy
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13
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Lithuania
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14
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Luxemburg
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15
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Malaysia
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16
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New-Zealand
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17
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Portugal
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18
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Saudi Arabia
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19
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Slovakia
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20
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Sri Lanka
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21
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Sweden
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22
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Switzerland
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23
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Thailand
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24
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The Netherlands
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25
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The Ukraine
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26
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Japan
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27
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Spain
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Team nationalities 24hDubai2007
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1
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Australia
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2
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Austria
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3
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Belgium
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4
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Czech Republic
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5
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Dubai
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6
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England
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7
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France
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8
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Germany
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9
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Hungary
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10
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Lithuania
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11
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Portugal
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12
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Slovakia
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13
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Sweden
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14
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The Netherlands
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15
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Japan
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16
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Spain
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Car Brands
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Car Brand
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Qty
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Remarks
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1
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Porsche
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25
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2
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BMW
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20
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3
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Brokernet
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1
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Silver Broker
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4
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Renault
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7
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5
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Honda
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1
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6
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Seat
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5
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7
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Volkswagen
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5
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8
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Lotus
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1
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9
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Mini Cooper
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1
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10
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Mitsubishi
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3
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11
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Ford
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2
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12
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Alfa Romeo
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1
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13
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Solution F
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4
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Silhouette Tourcup car
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Total
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76
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Fueltype
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Qty
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Petrol
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65
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Diesel
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11
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Total
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76
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Sponsors/Partners 2nd TOYO TIRES 24h of Dubai
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1. TOYO TIRES
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2. DNRT (Dutch National Racing Team)
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3. Dubai Autodrome
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4. MOTOR CITY
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5. Marlin Media
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6. Motors TV
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7. Dubai Immigration
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8. DHL Global Forwarder
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9. Prins Techniek
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10.Timeservice
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11.ABT Sportsline
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12.Ali & Sons Co
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13.AST Suspension
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14.StreetRacingMania
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15.Lumina CSV Championship ME
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16.Al Futtaim motors
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17.Courtyard by Marriott
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18.Juwelier d| Oro
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19.AA-Properties
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20.Superwatch
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21.Toyota
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22.Solution F
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