jangy

Anyone going?

Saprissa

Jangy,
there should be a lot of people going, because all those who can't make the Mercedes-Benz ROSE BOWL Meet on May 12th, have said that they are going to the AMG Challenge in Fontana for the weekend....

so there should be quite a few people from SoCal at the AMG Challenge !

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

Jrocket

What is the AMG challenge all about? Whats involved in going or attending?

Saprissa

You usually get an e-mail invite from MBUSA,
or you can check it out on their web site,
but it goes something like this:

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Invitation Code: xxxxxx

Dear Carlos,

Imagine yourself behind the wheel of one of the finest high-performance vehicles in the world. Feel the scintillating redline surge of race-bred AMG V-8 engines as you rip up a world-class racetrack.

Get ready to experience all this and more at the 2007 AMG Challenge:

• The latest Mercedes-Benz AMG models
• On-track experience developing your performance driving skills in our AMG vehicles
• Skidpad and brake control techniques
• Classroom instruction from professional drivers
• Blood-pumping performance rides with pro drivers

Here's an opportunity to make your dreams a reality. Follow the link to see highlights from last year, as well as dates and locations of this year's events.

The 2007 AMG Challenge is speeding across America — and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation fees apply. Register today by using invitation code xxxxxx to reserve your seat.

Jrocket

Come to think of it,I did get one of those.Deleted it too.

Whats the participation fee come too?

PerisanGodFatha

$1300 or somthing, I just got an email, deleted it.

Jrocket

Ok now things are sounding familiar.Screw them and that 1300 bills.

jangy

LOL, you guys are missing out. I'm amazaed all the members don't go.

Jrocket

I'll be open minded here,what am I missing? For that kind of cash It better be alot though.What do you get for your money at this event?

bltserv

I went last year to Fontana.
And going this year and taking my son too.

You get to drive a bunch of new AMG`s as well
as receive some professional driving instruction.
Really allot of AMG "Seat time".

Road Course, Autocross, Karting,
Short drag course. Nothing like flooring a SL65
for a 1/8 mile.
Drive the Fontana speedway in several AMG`s.
Speed up to 135 on the oval.
Meet some great AMG people and professional drivers.

Awesome breakfast and lunch. Champagne at the finish.
Nice bag of AMG SWAG. Shirt, Hat, CD, Etc.
Small CD of you in a E55 with the speed and RPM on the screen.
Very cool.

Fastest times on the Autocross got an expensive IWC Watch.
Worth several thousand bucks.....
They give you a certificate for a refund on the cost if you buy a new
Benz that year. $ 1200.00

I look at it this way. What does a set of tires cost ? $ 1200.00 for my SL55.
What does a day at the track cost ? Several hundred plus the wear and tear
on my car. So its not really a bad deal from that perspective.

ShelleE55

+1. I thought it was well worth the money. I went last year to Fontana and I will be going this year to Homestead. A track day in someone else's car

LetsJet

Homestead.........

I'm thinking of going to this one. Where are you going to stay? We were going to stay at the Ritz Carlton but seems far to drive so early in the AM....

ShelleE55

Miami Marriott Dadeland..I think it was much closer than the Ritz...

LetsJet

I remember seeing that in the info. I think we are going to stay closer for the one night and then move into SOBE. I'm not exactly a morning person.

03c4s

J.

They still got space for the advance class on sunday, checked today, I have the contact info and Tel # if interested.

AMG_55

R,
he's in on sunday, see thread on mymbonline



see you guys there, cant wait

03c4s

Sweet, can't wait!! Jangy and I are cruising together, lets hook up before hand.

03c4s

Jrocket, u going?? advance day (sunday) still has space.

V. just realized we have to be there at 7:30am so lets just meet in fontana.