AMG Driving Academy - worth it?

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May 20, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Private Lounge announced that they are offering schools in the US starting in September - AMG Driving academy. They have two sets of dates for Laguna Seca - the number of days are different for each location. Has anyone done this and is it useful? How much is it? Want to do this if it is worth it.
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May 20, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Every single person that I've asked who has been to one of those events has said that it was a blast and worth every penny.

What's not to like? Driving AMGs fast all over the track
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May 20, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Been to the BMW M School. Can't wait for the AMG Track Day here in the states.
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May 20, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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where can I find more info on this? the website doesnt help for any U.S events
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May 22, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Quote: where can I find more info on this? the website doesnt help for any U.S events
Lime Rock Park, CT
September 8-16

Palm Beach International Raceway, FL
September 21-27

Laguna Seca Raceway, CA
November 7-8
November 17-20

Details will be announced later. Keep checking the site.
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May 23, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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I attended a BMW M class as well. If the AMG driving academy is anything like it, it's worth EVERY penny. Fun, informative and confidence building. You can do things in the cars, with supervision and instruction, that you'd never do on your own on the street. You'll learn your limits and those of your car as well.

Go for it!
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May 23, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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i went to AMG challenge in 2007 and it was worth every penny. It is seriously a day you will never forget...155mph around the California Speedway oval track!!!!
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