Rash, could you check what time it opens and if there's a subway train that goes directly to Brooklands?


As Kev says, we may need to pre-book the cars. I want a SL or SLS
As for a great spot for the night that won't be any problem, just follow the hot girls

 

Hey guys!

Sorry for the late reply... I have just emerged from the garage! lol!

Brooklands opens at 10am and is open until 6pm.

Admission is free.

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...ing_hours.html

I have also just noticed that the Canadian F1 race is on that weekend so they will also have that on their big screen inside Brooklands.


It says on the Brooklands website that it is less than 1 mile from Weybridge station, on the London Waterloo and Woking Line.

Here is a PDF of a map of the train lines in London.
Look for the Waterloo line which is the thicker red train line on the map just below the middle. Follow it down to the botton left of the map and you will see Weybridge.

Weybridge is the place where Brooklands is.

Enlarge the map to 200% or so and you will see it more clearly.

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/passen...onnections.pdf


Perhaps give Brooklands a call and see if you can specify which car you can drive.
As for girls, head into London I guess. A couple of my mates may be able to help you out with where to go as I am not too familiar with London night life.

 

This page on the Brooklands website shows where the train stations are in relation to Brooklands.

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...ting_here.html

 

Thanks my good man!

 

Heehee, no worries.

I'll call Brooklands for you tomorrow and see if it is possible to book a particluar AMG to drive.

 

Thanks! Keep us posted

 

Will do.

I call them lunch time tomorrow.

I'll see if I can swing something for you.

I'll ask to speak to the Manager and tell him/her that you are hardcore Benz enthusiasts (which you are) who are coming from far off lands to experience BenzWorld.

I'll let you know how I get on.

 

This just keeps getting better by the minute!

 

LOL!

Yeah, Brooklands is a great place.

Before I call them tomorrow, which AMG's did you guys want to drive?

SL's, E's, C's, SLS?

They may ask that you call them to book the drives.

But I'll be able to confirm what they want tomorrow.

 

The fastest one for 135£ an hour

 

LOL!!!!!!!!!

I get ya.

 

 

The SL63 is my favorite Benz so I guess I'm going to have to go with that but I don't know if I should pass the opportunity to rip an SLS apart for an hour...

 

Do it

 

As I always say "Never give into peer presure unless everyone wants you to".

So, I'll do it Two SLS's to go please Rash.

 

LOL "unless everyone wants you to" thanks for the laugh, im taking the train to work today and i laughed pretty good, the people probably think I'm crazy

 

Ok, I have news.....

I spoke to BenzWorld today and got some info...

On sunday the 12th June, they have 4 slots left for the SLS driving experience:

One at 10am
One at 11am
One at 2pm
and one at 4pm

The SLS driving experience is £295

Alittle steep, I know, but I thought you guys might want to consider this.

With the SLS driving experience, you get 50mins in a SL63 and then 5 laps in an SLS.

If you book the SLS driving experience, you are guaranteed to get the SL63 for 50mins and then the SLS for 5 laps.

The other alternative is the standard AMG driving experience for £180

With the AMG experience, you can specify which 63AMG you want to drive BUT there is also an outside possibility that it may not be available on the day if that particular car needs work (replacement discs, service etc. You must remember that these cars are bashed repeatedly all day, every day).

They have more slots available on the 12th for the AMG driving experience:

3 at 10am
1 at 11am
3 at 2pm
and 5 at 4pm

Also, if you take the 10am or 4pm slots, the cost for the AMG experience is £135 and not £180

You may think that the SLS drive doesn't sound as good as you initially thought it would, and I kinda agree (not as much time in the SLS as you'd expect, eh?!), but you WILL have a blast in it and I'm sure love being at the wheel for 5 laps. You'll also be guaranteed the SL63 for 50mins before hand.

These current available slots are as things stand at the moment, so you may want to call them and book to save disappointment.

I also asked what would happen if you book the experience and ended up being delayed due to travel etc and couldn't make it on the day for whatever reason.

They said it would be down to manager-discretion as to whether they refund or offer you another day.

I did mention that you were only in the UK until around the 14th.

I also explained that you were coming from far away lands.

If you go for a driving experience, you will need your driving license and some photo ID, but your passport will do for photo ID.
You will also need to be over 21 years old.

They accept all payment cards apart from American Express.

You can contact BenzWorld on 0870 400 4000 (UK number)

If you guys want any more info, let me know!

 

As I mentioned before, I have told guys on the UK forum about our meet at Brooklands.

I am hoping that a good number of my AMG guys will be able to make it, but it also seems like there are others on the forum who may well join us.

This means that there may be a random mish-mash of guys there.
Some old, some young, some into modding, some not, some AMG's, some lesser Mercedes vehicles.

They're a good bunch on the UK forum, nonetheless.

I wouldn't have thought there will be loads and loads of us but it looks like a few are interested to meet up down at Brooklands with us.


Just though I'd give you the heads-up.

 

Thanks for all the leg work Rash. Well, I really don't care if I drive the SLS or not, it would be cool but the SL63 is still my favorite and there seems to be just the right amount of slots open for it. I'm easy, so whatever you guys want to do is fine by me, 5 laps in the gull-wing won't have me complaining.

 

No worries bud, I was happy to gather info for you.

I hear what you are saying.
The SLS would be lovely, but driving a 63 is soooo much fun in itself, regardless what shape the model is.

I hammered a C63 round the track at Brooklands and had an awesome time.

And yes, there are certainly more slots available for the AMG experience.

I may not do the driving experience myself (as I have one all by myself everytime I take the car out - LOL!) but I will certainly take pictures of you guys enjoying the experience.

 

Thanks for the info Rash! Even though this might be the only time I get to drive the SLS the price seems a bit steep for 50 min
I'm going with the AMG experience, I doesn't matter what car, hey they are 6.2L V8

Kevo when do you want to book the cars? I think I'm going with 4pm, not worth paying £45 for an earlier time. As you can tell I studied economics in college

Rash I hope you get good pictures of me when I'm doing burnouts at the track

 

4pm is a-okay by me as well, might as well book for then, I'll opt of the SL. I guess we can move the meet-up a little later, noon I guess. Four hours should be tons of time to see the museum before hitting the track.

 

Hey buddy, yeah, I understand where you're coming from. It'll actually work out to around 10 or 15 mins that you'll get to drive the SLS. So yes, it is very steed indeed.
I didn't study economics, but I'm half indian.... so at least half of me reeeeaaaally doesn't like spending money. LOL!


You will have much fun in any of the 63's. Even the E & C-Class estates as they are easier to drift on the wet skid circle.

As for burnouts.. haha, depends which instructor you have in the passenger seat. I was lucky enough to get a lad my age who pretty much let me get on with it.

Not sure if they'll allow burnouts as such though. We'll see.


Ok, we can aim to meet at Brooklands for around midday. I may get there alittle earlier as the roads will be quieter the earlier it is.

It'll also give me a chance to remove any bugs from my 63 that I slaughter on the way there. LOL!

Man, I hope the weather is ok as I don't drive the car in the rain. I'm looking forward to showing you my 63.

I'll make sure I take my camera to get some pics of you both when we're there.

 

Great! when should we book the cars? This or next week?

 

If you are pretty damn sure that your journey and planning will go accordingly to plan, I would suggest the sooner the better in case the 4pm slots go.