AMG driving school

[Sokoloff]

Are there going to be any Mercedes sponsored AMG driving schools rhis year? I think MB put on several across the country last year. Not sure if it was a one time thing or not.

Len

[knoppe01]

According to MBUSA they are planning n them, but nothing set as of yet.

[Chappy]

The AMG Challenge will return in 2004. However, I don't have any dates or locations yet.

[Sokoloff]

Thanks guys for the replies.

Len

[Chappy]

<sniped from a thread on another forum>

"2004 AMG Challenge Invites Are Out
Now there are 3 different levels of fun. The original is $1000 this year compared to $800 last year. The second is for more advanced drivers and cost $1500. The third is a five day event in Germany and includes a tour of the AMG factory, hot laps in a CLK GTR and an actual DTM race car.


Here's the info:

2004 AMG Challenge

Your day at the AMG Challenge will give you an adrenaline rush…unlike any other. You'll learn high-performance driving skills from racing greats including Le Mans and World Challenge champions. You'll experience the twists and turns of a first-class race track driving a range of Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles including the CLK55, CL55, SLK32 and S55. And you'll power through esses with the SL55 AMG and thunder down the high-speed stretches with the E55 AMG.

It will be a full-day packed with excitement including:
On-track driving clinics
Hot laps with top-name professional drivers
Timed competition on an autocross track
Performance driving workshops on threshold braking, skidpad vehicle dynamics, racing line theory and much more
Open lapping on the main track
At the end of the event, there is a celebratory champagne toast including a certificate, trophy and awards presentation.
It all adds up to an unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss. Event admission fee is $1,000. If you haven't registered yet, sign up now. These limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

To register, simply select a location from the list below. Then fill in or verify your name and address and provide payment information. You’ll receive your confirmation shortly. It’s that easy.

Location Date
Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Las Vegas, NV April 7
California Speedway – Fontana, CA April 15
Pocono Raceway – Long Pond, PA May 6
Homestead Miami Speedway – Homestead, FL June 18
Texas Motor Speedway – Justin, TX June 24
Indianapolis Speedway – Indianapolis, IN
Featuring the F1 road course, excluding the oval track July 23




2004 AMG Graduate


If you’re ready to push the envelope, you can take it to the edge at the AMG Challenge Graduate Program. Designed for anyone who's already participated in the AMG Challenge or attended a professional driving school, the Graduate Program event raises the bar with a day of intense racing thrills. You’ll get behind the wheel for even more personalized racing time with top pro drivers, and take home insider knowledge of some very demanding racing techniques. Reversals, J-turns, hand-brake turns…just some of the maneuvers that will test your ability and teach you the meaning of serious racing.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself like never before, here’s what you’re in for:
Classroom sessions focused on racing theory
Learn to handle oversteer and understeer in specially equipped "slide cars"
Passing and drafting exercises
Race-start exercises
Competitively timed segments
Hot laps with top-name professional drivers
Open lapping on the main track
From start to finish, the AMG Graduate Program serves up high-octane thrills that you'll never forget. Event admission fee is $1,500. If you haven't registered yet, sign up now. These limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

To register, simply select a location from the list below. Then fill in or verify your name and address and provide payment information. You’ll receive your confirmation shortly. It’s that easy.

Location Date
Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Las Vegas, NV April 8
California Speedway – Fontana, CA April 16
Pocono Raceway – Long Pond, PA May 7
Homestead Miami Speedway – Homestead, FL June 19
Texas Motor Speedway – Justin, TX June 25
Indianapolis Speedway – Indianapolis, IN
Featuring the F1 road course, excluding the oval track July 24





2004 AMG Ultimate

October 2 - 5, 2004

For the ultimate driving thrills that transcend your wildest dreams, sign up now for The Ultimate AMG Challenge. This four day event takes you to Stuttgart, AMG's new facility in Affalterbach and the Hockenheim Ring, home of the legendary Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) German Touring Car Championship.

While you're in Germany, you'll enjoy the finest hospitality, luxurious accommodations, and have an incredible AMG driving experience.

In addition to on-track racing instruction at Hockenheim Ring, this package also includes:
VIP passes to the final DTM Championship race including a guided tour of pit lane
Exclusive visit to the AMG factory where every engine is hand-built
On-track day at Hockenheim Ring
Hot laps in both a 700HP CLK GTR and an actual DTM race car
A unique commemorative gift from Mercedes-Benz
It all adds up to an unforgettable exclusive experience that you won’t want to miss. Event admission fee is $7,500 and includes, in addition to the items listed above, the following:
Five days and four nights hotel accommodations
All meals
Transportation between all events
Further details and registration are available by asking for the Ultimate AMG Challenge concierge at 1.866.207.6653."

[Manuel 320CE]

These AMG driver-ed events are a lot of fun.

I got to do some in-car instruction at one of these (Road America, Elkhart Lake WI) and it was an eye-opening experience.