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Ramez Azzam blazes toward the finish line in France

Ramez Azzam, the Dubai based driver for Courtyard by Marriott performed brilliantly in the first race of the formula Renault Campus Championship at Nogaro, France.

After successfully qualifying, Ramez displayed his tremendous racing skills, in a thrilling race against other international drivers.

His tough fight to the finish earned him 8th position - a definite feather in his cap and the start of what promises to be a career of other excellent performances in the future.

Ramez’s exceptional performances on the Dubai Autodrome kartdrome prompted Courtyard by Marriot to sponsor him for the full season of the Formula Campus Renault Elf Championship, in 2007, which commenced in April with round one and will continue with another six rounds on international circuits around France.

The championship will conclude in November, with round 7 set to be held at the Dubai Autodrome, which will be another milestone for Dubai’s motorsport history.