Microsoft celebrates the Project Gotham Tracing 4 game launch

The qualifying event is over and 10 lucky winners have raced their way to form the Middle East's first Microsoft Xbox 360 racing team.

The team will compete in the upcoming 24 Hour Endurance Challenge Kart Race to be held on October 26 and 27at the Dubai Autodrome.

The qualifying challenge was held at the Knowledge Village Food Court where racing enthusiasts gathered to compete on the custom built multiple screen car racing pod running the newly launched 'PGR 4'. Racers with the top 10 best lap times registered were guaranteed a place on the Microsoft Xbox 360 Team.

The latest installment of the best-selling and award-winning racing franchise is set to redefine the experience "PGR" fans have come to know and love. Featuring a unique, exciting racing experience where dramatic racing action is captured in breathtaking cinematic style, "PGR 4" is capturing the attention of racing fans everywhere. The all new addition of motorcycles adds a new dimension to the "PGR" driving experience by allowing gamers to compete and pull off amazing driving maneuvers not possible on four wheels.

"It was a great turn up, with more than a hundred drivers making their way to Knowledge Village to test their driving skills on the PGR 4 racing pod," said Aman Sangar, Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division Middle East. "It is a proud moment for Microsoft Xbox 360 to be represented by these young ambitious drivers in the upcoming 24 hour Go-Kart race."

Driving his way to pole position was Mohammad Zunayed. The rest of team includes James Mummey, Alexander Antoniaiades, McNeil Lopez, Matt Mccluskey, Michael Gilmour, Chris Milbourne, Prateik, Zoheb Somjee, and Eduardo Bauzon.

The official "PGR 4" web site at http://www.pgrnations.com contains the most recent news and updates in the Project Gotham universe. Currently, the web site is the home to the game's full robust vehicles list, including models from the world's top car and motorcycle manufacturers, as well as the official Achievements list. The site will be continually updated to give fans a true home base with all the "PGR 4" information and content they're looking for.