Castrol EDGE sponsors new Buggy Car giving an extra push to Team Saluki at UAE Desert Challenge 2007

Dubai, 24^th October 2007 - Castrol, the global motor lubes maker, and its Castrol EDGE range has expanded its support to Team Saluki, one of the leading rally teams in the UAE by sponsoring the Team's newly acquired Buggy Car, increasing its chance of winning the UAE Desert Challenge 2007.

The new sleek black and gold Buggy Car has a number of winning features including independent suspension that will enable Mark Powell, the Team Saluki driver, and co driver, Tim Ansell, to drive faster and harder over the rough Desert Challenge course. In preparation for the Challenge the Buggy Car was put through the most rigorous tests possible so that it could be in tip-top condition for the event. The car testing reflected the stringent series of exhaustive testing Castrol put it Castrol EDGE lube through including the heat test which saw the oil reach a startling 340 degrees C, far hotter than a domestic oven, and still perform. With proven confidence on the engine protection with Castrol EDGE Team Saluki's Buggy Car is great shape and aiming to win.

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About Castrol EDGE:
Castrol in the Middle East: The business has over 60 years experience in the region and additionally manages Iran, Levant & Southern of Africa (markets. The business services more than a twenty countries from the Dubai headquarters. Castrol EDGE was developed inside five years in close co-operation with leading manufacturers and with a research investment of more than US $25 million. The results of this research - the motor oils of the Castrol EDGE product range - have recently reached shelves in Middle East outlets, delivering performance and expertise of high performance motor sport

For further information please contact:
Vicki Morley,
Senior Account Manager,
GolinHarris,
Dubai: +971 50 455 7149

Cynthia Darwish,
Senior Account Executive,
GolinHarris,
Dubai: +971 50 216 3352