C43AMG

Well everyone,put my name on the board next to Chappy as winners from the AMG Private Lounge.I am off to Affalterbach and Nürburgring this weekend for some DTM racing.As required , I will post pics and have to post a essay on the weekend's events.As I review my itinerary one of the coolest things is after I arrive in Affalterbach the kind folks at AMG will throw me the keys to a brand new AMG vehicle ( no , they did not tell me what model ) for the 3 HOUR DRIVE ON THE AUTOBAHN TO Nürburgring ! It's been 21 years since I've been on the autobahn but I'd like to think that my driving on the interstates and roadways of NJ have kept my driving skills sharp enough to raise some hell on their roadways.I'll post eveything when I get back!

Evil Duffman

damn Dave thats freakin amazing!!!! That has to be the coolest trip ever. Definately let us know how it goes and take tons of pics. Be safe bro and It sounds like your gonna love every minute of it.

Chappy

Enjoy every moment and be safe, my friend.

NitrogenBalance

You lucky ****!!

My mother was on vacation over there a few months back. She actually stayed near the ring for a few nights. Her knowing nothing about it I convinced her to snap a few pictures of the track. The surrounding towns in Germany look to be amazing like a postcard and she still talks about her stay. Your a lucky man, enjoy!! Check out the Pubs too!!!

Beowulf

Congrats, enjoy it to the max and take plenty of pictures! You'll find your AMG hosts go beyond your expectations - they sure did mine.

Welcome to the group of Private Lounge contest winners - I'm sure we'll have plenty of company as time goes by!

C43AMG

Damn Beowulf , I forgot you won also,didn't mean to leave you out.I'll return Tuesday evening and try to get pics posted a.s.a.p. !

dinko

I envy you. I can't wait to go back to Affalterbach, it's like Disneyland for us car lovers.

StapleGun

Kick ***!!!

55fanatic

JEALOUS... you think I would get one of those contest wins too... Jeez Dave why didnt you take me

velvet fog

Congrats to the winners! Anyone need someone to carry their luggage?

hy-rail benz

congrats c43!!!, any advice on writing contest winning entries? excited to hear stories from the ring.

Can Drive 55

Congratulations and have a great trip.

c55m8o

Wow, Congrats. I just read this now as I was in Europe myself until this past Sunday. (Hungary where I was has for 2 weeks has pretty good drivers who strickly drive like the Autobaun [they stay to the right except to pass!] even if legally only up to 90 or 100 mph w/o risk of being fined)

So does that mean you've already went, and back, or are going the weekend of the AMGFest? ...I guess I'll find out this weekend in either case if I hear back or not.

So was it an essay that won you the trip? Let's see it if so! I love a good heartfelt read.

C43AMG

Steve ,I got back late Tuesday evening.Of course I will be at AMGFest,I'm rolling up Friday evening to meet Chappy and some of the other members in the lobby.I will post the pics ( I think I shot 100-150 pics ) from the AMG weekend as soon as I can.

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Time for some pics : here is the "Welcome Package" - the keys are to a CLS55!

Beowulf

AMG knows how to do it up right. Keep it coming . . .

c55m8o

so that means you're going to be walking through parking lots and MB dealerships pressing the button, looking for a CLS55 the keys works on then....huh...

C43AMG

Sorry for the delay - 56k sucks at home.Normally I'd post these at work , but I 'm on vacation.Here's a shot outside the AMG Lounge -

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Here's a few shots of the AMG Models on display outside the Lounge :

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Look at the size of the calipers on the S65-

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Now for some of the stuff PARKED IN THE LOT.If they only made 100 of these things,I swear, we must have seen between 15-25 of them :

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Here's one in black -

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Here you go Pete - although you got to drive one Saturday I did think of you when I saw this -

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Here are some shots from the "Paddock" area.The "Paddock" area is where the manufacturers set up their buses ,display trailers etc.This is the R63 &
DTM car -

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C55 taxi - I got to ride for 2 laps in this :