F1 2001 - Strategy Guide (Page 02)
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Some circuits have distance-to-corner markers in anticipation
of tight and/or (semi-)blind corners. While these markers
are useful, DO NOT completely rely on them, as they may
'disappear' as the race progresses. These markers can be
knocked down by a car which slips or is forced off the
pavement, and the markers are not replaced. Therefore, try
to use permanent objects (such as grandstands or trees) to
judge the braking zone for a corner or chicane.
ALWAYS listen attentively to the team radio communications;
this will give you information about your teammate's progress
and the condition of your own car, as well as alert you to
any incidents on the circuit, such as spins, cars with
smoking engines (which often leak oil), etc. Especially when
you hear that another car has a problem, always be on the
lookout for EXTREMELY slow cars in the indicated sector of
the circuit - cars WILL come to a complete stop in the middle
of the pavement, and if you are playing with Flags off, it is
quite easy to miss seeing the slowed/stopped vehicle until it
is too late to take evasive action. If you are assigned a
Stop-Go Penalty, you will also receive radio communications
instructing you when to come to Pit Lane to serve the
penalty.
For those playing with Simulation Handling, it is important
to note that using long gear ratios will produce an automatic
loss of position for the standing starts due to the inherent
decreased acceleration. However, there are times when the
decreased acceleration can be of tremendous benefit, such as
taking a series of tight S-curves quickly without the need
for braking (such as through Bechetts at Silverstone). The
most obvious benefit to long gear ratios is the higher top-
end speed, yet the long gear ratio must be matched with
medium or low downforce settings for the wings to force the
car into seventh gear (in automatic transmission) on long
straightaways (such as Rettilineo Parabolica at Monza).
Drafting can be a very valuable technique for passing,
especially on high-speed circuits with long straightaways.
Drafting entails closely following a car, and allowing that
car's aerodynamic vacuum to draw your car closer and closer
while simultaneously giving your car a short boost in speed;
just before colliding with the other car, dart out to the
side and speed past as the 'extra' speed gained slowly drains
away. This tactic is best used on long straightaways, and
can be a prime passing method when combined with late braking
at the end of a straightaway. If at all possible, try to
draft off multiple cars, making several passes at once while
gaining a TRULY dramatic spike in top-end speed. However,
QUICK reflexes and good tire grip are very important to
edging your car far enough out of the way to safely make a
pass while drafting, otherwise you will ram or clip the lead
car. Also, in F1 2001, some CPU-controlled cars will
actually slow (sometimes significantly) if you try to use
their aerodynamic wake to pass, adding more necessity to a
player's quick reflexes.
F1 2001 features CPU-controlled opposition which is FAR more
competitive and relentless than in previous incarnations of
the series. However, this also means the competitors are
absolutely ruthless. Should you have an off or an on-track
accident, do not expect those behind you to give you room to
rejoin the race. Instead, the competitors will often plow
into you at full throttle, knocking your car around like a
snowboarder at Tokyo Megaplex. While this certainly presents
some interesting visuals in Replay mode, this can very
quickly become frustrating... and costly, as you will likely
find yourself at the very tail end of the pack once you can
recover.
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COMPLETELY SUBJECTIVE SECTION
My favorite circuits are:
Albert Park
Imola
Monaco (to watch a race, not to actually race - especially
since I was able to visit Monaco in 1991)
Hockenheim
Spa-Francorchamps
Monza (my personal 'test course' for the game)
Suzuka
My least favorite circuits are:
Interlagos (but NOT because of any falling billboards!!!)
Nurburgring
Monaco (to race)
A1-Ring
Kuala Lampur
My favorite corners/segments:
Albert Park: Turns 11 and 12
Silverstone: Bechetts
Monaco: The Tunnel and the entry to the Swimming Pool
Chicane
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve: Nurburgring and Turns 12 and 13
Hockenheim: The Stadium
Spa-Francorchamps: La Source, Red Water, and Blanchimont
Monza: Ascari (especially at full speed) and Curva
Parabolica
Indianapolis: Turn 13 (Indy/NASCAR Turn 1)
Suzuka: Degner and 130R
My least favorite corners are:
Monaco: Everything but The Tunnel and the entry to the
Swimming Pool Chicane
Spa-Francorchamps: Bruxelles
Most hairpins (especially at Nurburgring)
My favorite Pit Lanes (based on Pit Entry) are at:
Imola
Spa-Francorchamps
Monza
Indianapolis
My least favorite Pit Lanes (based on Pit Entry) are at:
Albert Park
Interlagos
Monaco
A1-Ring
Hungaroring
Kuala Lampur
My least favorite Pit Lane (based on Pit Exit) is at:
Interlagos
My favorite teams are:
Ferrari
Prost
Jaguar
My least favorite team is:
McLaren
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A MAJOR PROBLEM: FIA RULES
My only MAJOR complaint about F1 2001 is its implementation
of FIA rules, which includes the use of flags. While I
personally WANT to race with flags active, the implementation
of the rules is FAR too oppressive - to the point that I have
thrown the controller in frustration several times, and will
probably need to buy a new one soon.
What makes the FIA Rules option oppressive is how the Yellow
Flag is used, particularly in accident situations. For
example, as a highly aggressive driver, I tend to get into
accidents or at least bump tires with someone fairly often.
When this happens, if the other car has even one pixel ahead
of my car, then ends up spinning or otherwise slipping behind
me while I am able to keep going, the Yellow Flag is often
presented instantly, and a $@#%^#&*!@ Stop-Go Penalty
assigned for supposedly 'Passing Under the Yellow Flag.'
Also oppressive is the Yellow Flag speed limit of 130MPH.
When the Yellow Flag is first displayed, the CPU does not
allow enough time for the player to see the Yellow Flag waved
(or its indicator at the top-right of the screen) and slow
appropriately, resulting in a $@#%^#&*!@ Stop-Go Penalty.
When it comes to serving a Stop-Go Penalty, F1 2001 DOES NOT
follow the official rules, which state that a driver can make
no more than three complete laps before coming to Pit Lane to
serve the Penalty. F1 2001 allows the car to cross the
Start/Finish Line ONCE without serving the Penalty; crossing
the Line again results in instant disqualification. THIS
MUST BE FIXED IN FUTURE INCARNATIONS OF THE GAME.
While not necessarily a problem, I personally wish that the
107% rule would be enforced. The 107% rule means that anyone
qualifying with a time higher than 107% of the race's pole
position is deemed to not have qualified. Granted, this then
makes it possible that the player may be the only one
participating in a race (especially if shortcutting where
'permitted' during qualifying), or that a player not qualify
well enough to compete in a race.
I have been unable to check this, but if there is a minimum
speed rule in F1 racing, the game definitely needs to
implement this rule as well. There have been several times
when a super-slow car, or even a car stopped on the track in
an area without a Yellow Flag displayed, has suddenly
'appeared from nowhere' and - due to my closing speed at top
acceleration - caused me to crash. I know NASCAR has a
minimum speed rule (which is even more important on oval-
based tracks), but I would be surprised if a similar rule did
not exist in F1 racing.
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2001 SEASON TIMES
This section is provided to give players a benchmark as to
how they fare in F1 2001 compared to the actual F1 drivers on
the same circuits. This information was taken on October 20,
2001, from the official FIA Web site -
2001 Pole Position Times (by Grand Prix)
Australia 1:26:892 Michael Schumacher
Malaysia 1:35:220 Michael Schumacher
Brazil 1:13:780 Michael Schumacher
San Marino 1:23:054 David Coulthard
Spain 1:18:201 Michael Schumacher
Austria 1:09:562 Michael Schumacher
Monaco 1:17:430 David Coulthard
Canada 1:15:782 Michael Schumacher
Europe 1:14:960 Michael Schumacher
France 1:12:989 Ralf Schumacher
Britain 1:20:447 Michael Schumacher
Germany 1:38:117 Juan Pablo Montoya
Hungary 1:14:059 Michael Schumacher
Belgium 1:52:072 Juan Pablo Montoya
Italy 1:22:216 Juan Pablo Montoya
United States 1:11:708 Michael Schumacher
Japan 1:32:484 Michael Schumacher
2001 Fastest Race Lap Times (by Grand Prix)
Australia 1:28:214 Michael Schumacher
Malaysia 1:40:962 Mika Hakkinen
Brazil 1:15:693 Ralf Schumacher
San Marino 1:25:524 Ralf Schumacher
Spain 1:21:151 Michael Schumacher
Austria 1:10:843 David Coulthard
Monaco 1:19:424 David Coulthard
Canada 1:17:205 Ralf Schumacher
Europe 1:18:354 Juan Pablo Montoya
France 1:16:058 David Coulthard
Britain 1:23:405 Mika Hakkinen
Germany 1:41:808 Juan Pablo Montoya
Hungary 1:16:723 Mika Hakkinen
Belgium 1:49:758 Michael Schumacher
Italy 1:25:073 Ralf Schumacher
United States 1:14:448 Juan Pablo Montoya
Japan 1:36:944 Ralf Schumacher
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ADVERTISERS
This section is for those who have noticed the billboards and
painted grass at the seventeen race venues and wondered about
the entities (companies, organizations, countries, cities)
indicated. Nothing in this section will help with game
performance, but the information contained here may be
interesting nonetheless. The information here is
alphabetical by entity, with the Grand Prix featuring that
entity's advertisements and some information about the entity
(where such information is available, it is taken directly
from the entity's Web site). I believe I have included every
entity with at least one billboard shown in F1 2001; please
feel free to contact me to add, update, or correct any
information, especially with the billboards at Suzuka written
in Japanese.
A1
Locations: Austria
Information: This is the host circuit of the Grand Prix of
Austria.
Web Site:
ABN-AMRO
Locations: Brazil
Information: ABN-AMRO Holding N.V. is a universal banking
group offering a wide range of commercial and
investment banking products and services on a global
basis through the Company's network of approximately
3,600 offices and branches in 76 countries.
Web Site:
Agip
Locations: San Marino, Spain, Austria, Europe, Great
Britain, Hungary, Italy
Information: Agip Lubricants started its operations in
South Africa in 1973 and has since then operated as a
producer, importer and distributor of high quality
lubricants and special products.
Web Site:
Air Canada
Locations: Canada
Information: One of the best-known Canadian airlines.
Web Site:
Allianz
Locations: Austria, Europe
Information: Allianz' development into one of the world's
leading insurance providers has progressed steadily
since the end of the 19th century.
Web Site:
Alpine
Locations: Japan
Information: Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., is the
industry-leading manufacturer of high performance
mobile electronics, founded in 1978. Alpine is the
only manufacturer specializing in mobile multimedia, an
integrated system approach incorporating digital
entertainment, security and navigation products for
your mobile entertainment. As a consolidated
subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., one of the
world's premier manufacturers of electronic components
for computer, communications and car electronic
equipment, Alpine is the specialized supplier of
quality mobile electronics systems.
Web Site:
AMP
Locations: Australia
Information: AMP is the premiere brand in the connector
and interconnection systems industry. Established in
1941, AMP continues to be recognized for innovative
products of the highest quality including electrical
and electronic connectors, IC sockets, fiber optic
products, premises cabling and application tooling.
Web Site:
Aral
Locations: Japan
Information: Since the foundation of the company, now more
than 100 years ago, we have never tried harder to meet
the growing requirements of our customers on a daily
basis. Top quality, exemplary service and futuristic
innovations are what guarantee our success. Today the
Aral brand stands for different areas of business, for
example our service station business and fuel and
lubricant business, each offering a wide range of
products and services for motorists consumers,
companies and industry.
Web Site:
ARCOR
Locations: Germany
Information: ??? (The site is entirely in German... and
I cannot read German.)
Web Site:
Banco Real
Locations: Brazil
Information: This bank is a subsidiary of ABN-AMRO.
Web Site:
Bridgestone
Locations: Australia, Malaysia, Brazil, San Marino, Spain,
Austria, Monaco, Europe, Great Britain, Germany,
Hungary, Belgium, Italy, United States, Japan
Information: Bridgestone Corporation, based in Tokyo, is
the world's largest manufacturer of tires and other
rubber products. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries
operate 46 tire plants and 52 plants for diversified
products in 24 nations and market their products in
more than 150 nations. The companies' diversified
business includes automotive components, industrial
products, construction and civil engineering materials,
bicycles, sporting goods, and precision parts for
electronic equipment.
Web Site:
Canon
Locations: San Marino, France, Japan
Information: Canon started out as a company with a handful
of employees and a burning passion. That company soon
became a world-renowned camera maker and is now a
global multimedia corporation. Canon will continue
using its technologies to benefit people as it pursues
its objective of becoming a company that is loved by
people throughout the world.
Web Site:
Casino (de Montreal)
Locations: Canada
Information: Each of the world's great cities has a
memorable attraction, a gathering place that draws
people back time and again. In Montreal, its the Casino
where the pace is fast, the fun is non-stop and the
buzz is all about having a great time.
Web Site:
montreal/dhtml/index_montreal_NS.html
Casio
Locations: Japan
Information: Casio Computer Co., Ltd., is one of the
leading consumer electronics companies in the world.
Since its establishment in 1957, Casio has been active
in the development of electronic calculators,
timepieces, musical instruments, LCD TVs, pagers and
other communications devices. Casio's corporate
activities are guided by the motto: 'Creativity and
Contribution.'
Web Site:
Chevrolet
Locations: Brazil
Information: Chevrolet (Chevy) makes a variety of cars,
trucks, and SUVs, from the Camaro to the Corvette to
the Astro to the S-10.
Web Site:
D2/Mannesmann
Locations: Germany, Belgium, Italy
Information: Mannesmann has been taken over by Vodafone
(see below).
Web Site:
Daimler-Chrysler
Locations: United States
Information: This company merged in the late 1990s. The
highly-visible Chrysler side of the company sells the
PT Cruiser and 300M, among other vehicles.
Web Site:
Deutsche Post/Deutsche Post World Net
Locations: Europe, France, Germany, Italy
Information: Deutsche Post World Net is one of the largest
logistics groups in the world. We make systematic use
of the opportunities arising from globalization and
digitization by providing top-quality services and
technologies for our customers throughout the world.
Our strategy foresees the intelligent interlinking of
global flows of goods and information and the financial
transactions associated with them. With this goal in
mind, we are expanding our Group with determination and
developing increasingly comprehensive one-stop-shopping
options in keeping with customer wishes.
Web Site:
EuroBusiness
Locations: San Marino, Austria
Information: Magazine covering business in Europe.
Web Site: (Web site under
construction as of December 12, 2001)
Evenrudee
Locations: Monaco
Information: ???
Web Site: ???
Firestone
Locations: Australia, Brazil, San Marino, Spain, Austria,
Monaco, Canada, Europe, France, Great Britain, Germany,
Hungary, Belgium, Italy
Information: Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding, Inc
is an international manufacturer with 38 production
facilities throughout the Americas. The Nashville,
Tennessee-based company was formed in 1990 when
Bridgestone U.S.A. merged with The Firestone Tire &
Rubber Company. We are a subsidiary of Bridgestone
Corporation.
Web Site:
France (symbol only in the grass at Magny-Cours)
Locations: France
Information: Come travel in France, the host country of
the Grand Prix of France.
Web Site:
Fuji Television/Fuji TV
Locations: Japan
Information: Television network in Japan; the title host
of the Grand Prix of Japan.
Web Site:
FujiFilm
Locations: Japan
Information: Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., is dedicated to
exploring the furthest reaches of technology and
continuing towards a dynamic imaging and information
future. A leading innovator of imaging and information
products, the company has 44 facilities, offices, and
photo labs throughout the United States.
Web Site:
GPF1
Locations: Canada
Information: ???
Web Site: ???
Honda
Locations: Canada
Information: Although our name is most often associated
with automobiles, we are much more than that. We
manufacture a wide range of products, including
motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and
garden equipment and automobiles. Historically, Honda
has been a leader in fuel-efficiency and low-emission
technology. With all of our products, we work to
balance your desire for fun and performance with
society's need for clean air and water.
Web Site:
HSBC
Locations: Malaysia, Brazil, Monaco, Canada, France,
United States
Information: Headquartered in London, HSBC Holdings plc is
one of the largest banking and financial services
organizations in the world. The HSBC Group's
international network comprises some 6,500 offices in
78 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia
Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and
Africa. Through a global network linked by advanced
technology, including a rapidly growing e-commerce
capability, HSBC provides a comprehensive range of
financial services: personal, commercial, corporate,
investment and private banking; trade services; cash
management; treasury and capital markets services;
insurance; consumer and business finance; pension and
investment fund management; trustee services; and
securities and custody services.
Web Site:
Ipiranga
Locations: Brazil
Information: Petroleo Ipiranga Companies are present on
many different sectors. From the petrochemical industry
to the production of bitumen, passing through the
refining and distribution of fuel oil, arriving to the
production of special oils. This is the explanation to
the increasing strength of Ipiranga label in the
competitive oil market.
Web Site:
Jaguar
Locations: Great Britain
Information: Jaguar produces a variety of world-renowned
cars, such as the XJR.
Web Site:
Keimin
Locations: Japan
Information: ???
Web Site: ???
Magneti Marelli
Locations: San Marino, Spain, Austria, Monaco, France,
Germany, Belgium, Italy, Japan
Information: The Fiat owned Magneti Marelli Companies are
international leader in the design and production of
high-tech components and systems for the automotive
industry. They supply the world's major car
manufacturers such as Renault, Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat
Group, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, BMW-Rover,
DaimlerChrysler, GM-Opel, Volvo, Saab, Nissan, Toyota
and Daewoo.
Web Site:
Malaysia
Locations: Malaysia
Information: The host country of the Grand Prix of
Malaysia.
Web Site: (Web site not
responding as of December 13, 2001)
Melbourne
Locations: Australia
Information: Melbourne is the host city of the Grand Prix
of Australia.
Web Site:
MillionCard
Locations: Japan
Information: This appears to be a Japanese credit card.
Web Site: (Web page available
only in Japanese)
Mobil 1
Locations: Australia, Spain, Monaco, France, Great
Britain, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, United States,
Japan
Information: Mobil produces fuels and lubricants for cars
and other vehicles; Mobil 1 synthetic oil is its best
known product.
Web Site:
Monaco Grand Prix
Locations: Monaco
Information: The host race of the Grand Prix of Monaco.
Web Site: (Web site under construction
as of December 12, 2001)
Monaco
Locations: Monaco
Information: The host country of the Monaco Grand Prix. I
can say from personal experience that virtually every
corner of this tiny country can be explored in a single
day.
Web Site:
Monte Carlo Grand Hotel
Locations: Monaco
Information: Splendidly located between the celebrated
Monte-Carlo Casino and the sea, the four-star de luxe
Monte Carlo Grand Hotel offers 619 guestrooms and
suites. Its modern architecture blends perfectly with
the natural beauty of the Principality of Monaco and
the hotel provides an exceptional range of services and
leisure facilities.
Web Site:
NGK (NGK Insulators, Ltd.)
Locations: Japan
Information: This Japanese company is divided into four
areas: Power Business Group, Ceramic Products Business
Group, Engineering Business Group, and Electronics
Business Group.
Web Site:
Nicos (Nippon Shinpan Co., Ltd)
Locations: Japan
Information: Nippon Shinpan Co., Ltd. (the 'Company')
engages in business based on a corporate philosophy of
making consumers' lives more affluent and the corporate
slogan 'Dream-Network Company.' By providing consumers
with the convenience of deferred payments while at the
same time providing merchants (member stores) with an
advance payment system, the Company has developed its
businesses while promoting sales growth with merchants.
In addition to its traditional role as a comprehensive
consumer-credit company with a keen understanding of
the retail market, the Company has also established its
role as an information systems provider through
development of electronic credit settlement and other
systems for promoting transactions in e-commerce.
Established in 1951, Nippon Shinpan was Japan's
first consumer-credit company and is now celebrating
its 50th anniversary. By harnessing the unique
strengths of a multisector format that includes credit
card business, finance services and information
systems, Nippon Shinpan pledges to move forward as the
leading player in the consumer credit industry and
realize consumers' dreams.
Web Site:
Nikon
Locations: Japan
Information: A multi-billion dollar precision optical
company with worldwide manufacturing, research and
marketing capabilities, Nikon was recently ranked among
America's ten most respected brands. Its cameras,
lenses and accessories are used by more professional
photographers than all other 35mm brands combined. Its
Coolpix cameras have received more awards and top
rankings than any other consumer digital camera. Its
microscopes command the largest share of the US life
science market, both in research and diagnostic
laboratories. ... The majority of Nikon's revenues
worldwide come from the sale of its semiconductor
manufacturing equipment, which dominates chip
fabrication facilities throughout the US, Europe and
Asia. In addition, Nikon offers many other precision
optical systems. For instance, it markets instruments
used by eye care professionals, as well as prescription
eyewear and sunglasses. Nikon construction and
surveying equipment is used to help build and maintain
America's roads, bridges and buildings. Nikon's
binoculars and sport optics are used by outdoor
enthusiasts the world over. Finally, Nikon is deeply
involved in the engineering, production and quality
control of manufactured goods, from plasma displays and
plastics to medical devices and machine tools.
Web Site:
Nokia
Locations: Brazil
Information: Nokia is the world leader in mobile
communications. Backed by its experience, innovation,
user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has
become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a
leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By
adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new
opportunities for companies and further enriches the
daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company
with listings on six major exchanges.
Web Site:
Orange
Locations: Australia, Brazil, Spain, Canada, United States
Information: Orange is one of the leading providers of
wirefree communications worldwide and one of the first
truly pan-European providers of wirefree communications
services. Orange has interests in wirefree
communications businesses offering a broad range of
voice and data communications services in 20 countries
worldwide, including 13 countries in Europe.
Web Site:
Panasonic
Locations: Japan
Information: Panasonic takes pride in being one of the
world's premier electronics manufacturers. Not only
do we make the DVD players, televisions and dozens of
other consumer electronics products enjoyed by
millions, but we are also a supplier of electronics
components. From tiny semiconductors, to DVD-ROM
drives for PCs, to flat screen plasma TV displays,
Panasonic engineers are always pushing the
technological envelope. In fact, many companies use
our high-volume, high-speed manufacturing expertise and
know-how to create even better products, just one more
way Panasonic enhances lifestyles around the world.
Panasonic is not only a premier maker of electronics
hardware, it is also one of the largest global
manufacturers of DVD entertainment software. The
growing state-of-the-art Panasonic disc replication
plant in Torrance, CA, supplies many of the DVD video
discs Americans bring into their homes every night.
Web Site:
Pastor
Locations: Monaco
Information: ???
Web Site: ???
Petronas
Locations: Malaysia, Brazil
Information (concerning Petronas Motorsports): In the area
of R&D, the continuous efforts involved in developing
improved lubricant products for the PETRONAS -
sponsored racing teams have also helped to promote
technology transfer and the PETRONAS brand of products.
With the use of these lubricants by the racing teams,
the PETRONAS brandname is further enhanced and promoted
internationally.
Web Site: (Web site not
responding as of December 13, 2001)
PIAA
Locations: Japan
Information: The Global leader in halogen lamp systems,
PIAA Corporation was established in 1963 with the
commitment to manufacture world-class products that our
customers could use with pride and confidence. Today
PIAA upholds that commitment by combining market driven
concepts with the latest technology to make night and
inclement weather driving as safe as possible.
Web Site:
Pioneer
Locations: Japan
Information: Pioneer is respected for its role in such
innovations as interactive cable TV, the Laser Disc
player, developing the first Compact Disc player for
the car and the first detachable face car stereo, DVD
and DVD recording, plasma display, and organic
electroluminescent display. The Company's strength in
optical disc and display technology is complemented by
its state-of-the-art software products and
manufacturing capabilities. Pioneer also distributes
music and movie titles on VHS and DVD. Offering a wide
variety of titles, with a specialty in anime.
Web Site:
Pony Canyon (symbol only, on some FujiTV banners)
Locations: Japan
Information: This is a familiar symbol/name for avid fans
of anime (Japanese animation); the Pony Canyon symbol
is prominently featured as the main clock in the radio
studio in the anime series Android MAICO 2010.
Web Site: (Web site available
in Japanese only)
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