AMG Driving Academy - Who's going?
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AMG Driving Academy - Who's going?
Finally booked my complimentary AMG driving academy day from when I took delivery of my 2020 C63S back in November. Booked the Saturday, May 16th slot at Road Atlanta. Anyone else attending this one?
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If you've never been before, make sure to be on your game during the autocross competition (turn the AC off lol; every little advantage counts if you've got some talented drivers in your group). We used CLA45s for the autocross at COTA.
They give away some awesome prizes, especially for top spot.
They give away some awesome prizes, especially for top spot.
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I'm signed up for the Drift and Drift+ at Laguna Seca this year. Did the complementary Performance last year and it was a lot of fun, but I really wanna master taking these machines sideways.
In case you don't know, the C43 no longer gets you a complementary seat. You get an offer to participate at the discounted rate of $1000 due at the time of registration.
https://www.amgacademy.com/program/offer
https://www.amgacademy.com/program/offer
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Did a couple of years ago at Laguna Seca. Wife bought it for me for my birthday. Was a ton of fun, and IMO was run really well. I got to drive a lot of cool cars. I can only compare it to the M Performance School in Spartanburg, SC. I found while I enjoyed both schools, driving on the Laguna Seca track made it a lot more interesting and fun to me. Have a great time!!
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Scared? I assume because of COVID-19? Once the warm weather arrives, the virus will most likely die down. Viruses don't like warm temperatures. It's likely to come back next winter season, though, and possibly even stronger. I'll be wearing my driving gloves anyway.
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I just sent an e-mail to AMG Academy asking this question since I am registered for Road Atlanta Pro and Pro Plus classes. Just curious how they are handling COTA cancellation.
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For those of you that were scheduled for COTA, if they don't get you rescheduled I assume they refund(ed) your money? Correct?
I just sent an e-mail to AMG Academy asking this question since I am registered for Road Atlanta Pro and Pro Plus classes. Just curious how they are handling COTA cancellation.
I just sent an e-mail to AMG Academy asking this question since I am registered for Road Atlanta Pro and Pro Plus classes. Just curious how they are handling COTA cancellation.
