Mikey_boy

Just go the email this morning that the 2017 schedule is posted and I just registered! You can find the schedule here.

If anyone is interested in joining me, I registered for the basic course on April 1st Laguna Seca.

Now to convince the wife to let me do the advanced April 2-3...

jkob5

i'm doing basic march 31st at laguna seca!

Benzshill

I'll be there on April 1st!

Mikey_boy

Let's meet up there!

msd3075

I know it isn't a 2017 event, but I'll be at the Basic class at COTA a week from Saturday (12/10).

roy777

I have to save my pretty pennies to join.

Speedriven1

Those are great events. Have fun!

gabe.m

C43 and c450 get the reward!!! I got an official answer from info@academy Can't wait to get my c43 car and schedule my lesson

auditoamg

I'm in for the Basic on 4/1, as well.

Should we group up?

AMG_Eric

Its open for biz. Keep in mind if you BOUGHT or LEASED a NEW mbz you have a credit for about $1895. Normally if you have never tracked they give you the BASIC class at not charge. If you have experience at the track or other driving schools they will credit you the $1895 for a diff class.
ANYONE can drive at the academy. Its a good place to learn the basics and you get to drive THEIR cars.
Just confirmed with AMG Driving Academy. If you are in the AMG Private Lounge you get a 20% discount. You cannot combine 2 discounts. So if you want to do Advanced and you have the credit that is the one offer you can use.


Additional INFO:

My friend that bought the edition 1 coupe c63s was asking:
• Will bmw driving academy qualify him for advanced? (if so he got some silly keychain and not paper to prove it)[AMG Academy] If it was a BMW Performance Driving school – then yes he could take Adv.
• Can he bring his significant other to an academy day?[AMG Academy] We do allow 1 guest per participant. They must 21 or older and the fee is $250. In addition, we request that the stay in our chalet during the day and they are not allowed at drive modules or in cars…FYI. They are welcome to dine bfast and lunch.

[AMG Academy] Side Note – The AMG Purchase Reward is valued for the Basic course ($1895). HE can apply towards Advanced ($3995) and pay the difference.

msd3075

Please take note though that the credit received must be used within 12 months of taking delivery of your new AMG vehicle. The credit cannot be used after this 12 month period has expired. This means that you must attend the class (not just register for it) within the 12 month period.

sno

Registered for the May 20th beginner course at RA.

AMG_Eric

This is not 100% accurate. If you email AMG Driving academy in advance you can get your credit extended. Meaning if you bought your car in say April and all the classes were full and you emailed the academy in advance they will extend your credit and sign you up at the next offering. But if you are at 360 days from purchase today say; that is not a for sure thing if you have never contacted the academy.

So basically if you are close to your 12 months and you have not used your credit email them soon and explain what you want to do and when your credit expires.

Also if you just bought your car its smarter to sign up for the AMG private lounge and then contact the academy because they will have verified your vin that way. Sometimes it takes months for you to get the credit from MBZ but this is a faster way I found to use my credit.

Tvall13

COTA Beginner for me June 22

g8rgrl

Trying to decide between Circuit of the Americas and Lime Rock Park for the Basic course. Their schedules work best for me. Does anyone have a preference or tips on how to choose a track?

RJR

I just booked Lime Rock for 8/18 I am in PA so it is only a 4-5 hour drive. Super excited.

skim7x

COTA 6/25 for my wife and I

RDOCA

I have done both the basic and advanced at COTA and it is a great track. YOU will love it but I have never been to Lime rock to give a comparison.
COTA --20 turns and a fast back straight (140+mph)

VaserC63S

Guys am in. I am going to Laguna Seca for April 1st Basic. I have done BMW at the performance center in S. Carolina after picking an M3. I wanted the advanced but I have work commitment so grabbed Basic. How fast can we go? I did 160mph on the Autobahn would hope we can get up there. On a second note I looked at the map and looks like this track is not far from Camel By The Sea.. I was just there last year doing the Land Rover Off Road training. I also got two events credits after buying my second Range Rover but Land Rover wouldn't let me use both. Anyway loved that area and looking forward to a day of fun. All booked up and ready to fly out next week. Maybe we can do a forum meet and greet..

Alex98

Got all excited to sign up then noticed, I'm short by 1 year of being able to attend. Sucks being 20...

RDOCA

Laguna Seca is a fun track(cork screw) etc. but you will not get closes to 160.

VaserC63S

Bwahaja I wish I had your problem kid. That's awesome in all seriousness. Wait until you hit 30 you'll start wishing there was a way for the years to go in reverse. Enjoy being young and nothing sucks as such. More like such not to realize how lucky /special you are. I don't want to sound like some people but damn when I was twenty like you all I had or could afford was an $800 junker.

VaserC63S

Awesome thanks. It's nice I picked that track even though it's turned in a return trip across the country and I was just wishing it will be worth the trip and sounds like it will. Also do they take video and give it or sell it to You? Should I pack my go pro? I know they say no loose cameras but I think I can safely mount on my helmet if they'll allow that..I'd love to have video for keepsake.

RDOCA

they do give you a video

Mikey_boy

Lets meet up! I'll bet there! Maybe meetup the night before? I'm staying in Monterrey on Friday