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Besides the autobahn, where can you drive a variety of AMGs to the limit without getting arrested? How about at the California Speedway or Lime Rock Park? Mercedes-Benz offers an event for AMG enthusiasts branded "The AMG Challenge." For a couple of grand you can experience the power of AMG on the track and learn professional skills to tame the track.
NOTE: Since we published this post the dates and locations have changed. You can find all of the updated info for the AMG Mercedes-Benz Challenge here on our new blog (subscribe and you'll receive updates when new info is added).
Here's the description of the event provided by Mercedes-Benz and the dates/locations:
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 E55, C55, CLK55, CL55, SLK55 and the S55. And you'll power through esses with the SL55 AMG and thunder down the high-speed stretches with the all new CLS55 AMG.
It will be a full day packed with excitement including:
- On-track driving clinics
- Timed competition on an autocross track
- Performance driving exercises highlighting car positioning, steering method, throttle control, racing line theory and much more
- Open lapping on the main track
- Hot laps with top-name professional drivers
- At the conclusion of the event, there will be 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. The event admission fee is $1,195. If you haven’t registered yet, sign up now. These limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Updated 2007 AMG Challenge Dates Link
Visit one of the following links or call the phone number provided below if you want more info:
Other Resources
Editors Note: Sorry, you can't drive you own car. Several cars are provided.
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