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Date: 11 April 2008
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GRAHAM JOIN ASTON MARTIN ASIA CUP AS OFFICIAL WATCH SPONSOR

The Aston Martin Asia Cup (AMAC) warmly welcomes luxury watchmakers, Graham as the series' Official Watch Sponsor.

George Graham (1673-1751) is often referred to as the 'father of the chronograph'. As the inventor of the dead-beat cylinder escapement, the first wall chronograph and the mercury pendulum, it was his expertise and foresight that saw him commissioned by the Greenwich Royal Observatory to create the Master Clock used by astronomers.

Today, the brand boasts contemporary and inventive design, function and finish as they create what is aptly termed 'wrist machines'. Graham, 'the British brand handcrafted in Switzerland', are ideal partners for the Aston Martin Asia Cup which is set to bring Aston Martin's 'power, beauty and soul' to the race circuits of the Far East in this exciting, new Championship. Distinctive and sporty, Graham are set to be a perfect fit for the series.

Graham join Michelin (tyres), AMC (media), Racing Logistics International (hand tools) and Dura (workshop systems) as series partners for the Championship which sees its first round take place at Shanghai on 24-25th May.

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Notes to Editors:

For further information please contact
Series Director: Ian Ross Geekie
Tel: +6012-3812078
Email: IanGeekie@astonmartinasiacup.com.

Issued on behalf of the Aston Martin Asia Cup by
Rebecca Hobbs
Tel: +441332 850091
Mob: +447742 431479
Email: rebecca@rh-pr.co.uk

Series Partners.

Aston Martin Asia Cup Series Partner is one of the most recognised names in international motorsport, Michelin. All drivers will have the advantage of racing on cutting-edge tyres supplied by series partner Michelin. The consistent performance and leading technology of Michelin tyres constantly improve the performance of many teams in international motorsport, and the Aston Martin Asia Cup will benefit greatly from the company's vast expertise and impressive motorsport pedigree.

The series also welcomes other valuable partners. Dura, creators of exceptional modular cabinets and accessories for professional workshops and residential garages. Powerbuilt professional hand tools, Racing Logistics International and Auto Media China. The partnership with these leading companies reflects the professional and innovative approach of the Aston Martin brand.