enzom

Got an email this morning from MB about the AMG Challenge. Just signed up for the September 20th Graduate Program at Pocono Raceway. They cut out Lime Rock and most other venues. Only racing at California Speedway, Pocono Raceway and Miami Speedway. As much as I would like to go back to Lime Rock, I guess Pocono will be a new adventure.

I missed it last year and am looking forward to having fun again this year. Plus, I can use my new helmet.

ProjectC55

Please post the dates for Pocono Raceway!

enzom

September 18 and 19th is the AMG Challenge. September 20th is the Graduate Event.

ChicagoX

I was looking forward to the RoadAmerica stop on the tour.

No such luck.

Wolverine55

They bumped the Road America Venue to Autobahn in Joliet last year. Sounds like they didn't have such a great turnout as opposed to earlier years. Or maybe people are getting sick of paying big $$$ to get limited driving (both speed and time behind the wheel).

I did the AMG Challenge a couple of years ago at Road America and was somewhat disappointed with the actual on track experience. 3 laps - once in the morning and once again in the afternoon don't really add up to the $1500 per person price tag. Although I do have to admit the autocross portion was a flippin' riot.

MiamiAMG

I did the AMG Challenge last year, loved it. I'm probably going to do the Graduate program this year. Does anyone know if we get to drive an SLR?

JamE55

Got the invitation as well but will probably pass on it.

NO SLR's to be driven. Cars are very limited to the following...

CL63
CLS63
CLK63
E63
SL55
SLK55

xraymd

Did RoadAmerica two years ago and Joliet last year. Think I might try Skip Barber this year. If anyone needs a number to sign on, mine is 33206M.

Here's the link https://www.mbevents.com/index.asp

TREZ63

Just signed up for 5/12 . I absolutely cannot wait. this is a great deal when you think about the fact that you're not f-ing up your own car. Tires alone would cost you that much.

bltserv

Got the E-mail from AMG last night late.

I would suggest booking it NOW. It will be closed by the end of
the day !!!!!!!

All signed up and paid for the Fontana Challenge May 11, 2007.
Could have done the Graduate this year since I went last year.
But taking my son this year. Good father son event.

And I get some more skills before I go "Graduate Course".

All I can say is this is the most fun you can have thats legal
and that you are still wearing your clothes when its done !!!

RevTekniques

Signed up for Fontana May 10th.

I'm ready!!!

CynCarvin32

After seeing and driiving JuiceE55's CLS63 at Pahrump raceway I can say the car wont really eat tires up very quickly. He was very trusting and let SMG and my self take his car out for a session and it was simply amazing. After a session of the two of us beating oh his car (with some care) the tires looked totally fine. Granted we did not bomb into every corner like a clown but the car held up so well that I think the car could get through a track event with minimal tire wear. The brakes also held up just fine (030 package car) so dont be scared to take your car to the track.

If you dont go off you wont have any big bills waiting for you when you get home from the track. ANd leaving ESP on makes it almost impossible to go off track so its a win win situation if you ask me.

Finally when you go to a track event you get 2-3 hrs of seat time where the amg challenge puts you into other events rather than letting you learn how to race the car at full speed.

I just got my invitation and I will likely sign up so I get a slot. There is a good chance I will cancel however since I would rather just do some track events of my own!

sgtstanko

Congrats on the time!! We have the same debate with the SRT8 brethrens that run at ATCO. ATCO is one of the fastest tracks due to location and the weather (density altitude!). Unfortunately, run it out here and you wont see those times.

Blue_Monster

Just signed me and my brother up for the 12th. See you there Tre

ProjectC55

Thanks dude!

jangy

I paid and am in for Fontana. I wouldn't miss the AMG challenge.

TREZ63

What day are you going? I'll be there on the 12th!

jangy

12th as well. This will be fun. Let's all get in the same group!!

MiamiAMG

Anyone from Miami going to the Graduate program? I just tried to sign up, but they told me that it was all booked!!! So i signed up for the waiting list. I sure hope a couple of people drop out.

jangy

I'm switching mine to the advanced one on the 13th instead. R and Vadim are going that day, so I figured I'd join.

03c4s

You should have no issue getting in, a little insider info.

jangy

Hoot Hoot!!! I'm all pumped up and ready to go!!

LetsJet

I just tried for Homestead on Thurs and I'm on the wait list too..........

Sucks

enzom

OK - Now that we are closer to the 20th (and the time I have to cancel if I decide not to go), anyone sign up for the graduate program on the 20th?

SleeperX

Anyone going to the AMG Challenge in Miami on October 12th?