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Old May 18, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Thrashing the new SLK55 at Homestead Speedway
Hi guys

for those of you that are owners of this sweet new SLK55 - you have bought and awesome machine - we got to drive them against the SL55's on the Autocross track at the AMG challenge at Homestead Miami this weekend and this little car rocks.

It really hugs eh corners and has a real badass sound - LOVEd this car

here is a Pic of Jeff Andretti on the the Autocross track trying to beat my time!!!!!



full reports here

AMG Challenge - Homestead Miami - Day 1

AMG Graduate Challenge - Homestead Miami - Day 2

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Thanks for the post- you made my day! Can't wait for Lime Rock!
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It is reported that no cones were injured during siswati's laps
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what a great post! thank you.
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Great coverage. Thanks for the writeup. A member of our Mercedes club went to it but I have not talked with him yet.

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