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Old 12-21-2013, 08:42 AM
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Question 2014 AMG Driving Academy?
With all the new car purchases lately, was wondering if anyone here will be attending the AMG driving academy this year?

Link above lists locations and dates.

I just registered for the "free" basic course at COTA 4/25 and then extended my fun by signing up for the advanced course the next two days. 4/26-4/27.

Should be a great time. Hoping I may get to meet up with some MBWorld folks (and PL people) while I am there.

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I was planning on it. Didn't know they were doing it at COTA though. I might well shoot for there also. I was thinking about Lime Rock but to drive on a current F1 track, that would be awesome!
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i drive them all, fast and hard
wow its at COTA, time to do the advanced...
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Going to COTA for Advanced. Hope to see ya X
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I am debating on doing the pro at COTA. Just did the advanced at Laguna in December. It is an awesome time .
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Going to COTA for Advanced. Hope to see ya X
Definitely! Vdub and rhukster need to sign up soon!

K, any idea where you are going to be staying?

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Definitely! Vdub and rhukster need to sign up soon!

K, any idea where you are going to be staying?

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Ha! I can't seem to find it on expedia...

Any suggestions from a local on where to stay? Definitely hit you up for food recommendations.

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The curriculum is super basic even in "pro level" ... I wish they had a level above pro. You don't even get free hot lapping with instructor even in the 3 day program for Pro at COTA
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For the Canadians out there I am doing the two day in tremblant this year Oct 2nd and 3rd!
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I'll be at the advanced program at COTA in April. Couldn't miss a chance to do some laps on that circuit.
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I'll be at COTA in April too.
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Cota here we go see you there!
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Anyone taking their wives to this as a non-driver? My wife is angling for a weekend in austin.
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For the Canadians out there I am doing the two day in tremblant this year Oct 2nd and 3rd!
I'm considering doing the 2 day program too so I might opt for the same dates!
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I'll be at the advanced program at COTA in April. Couldn't miss a chance to do some laps on that circuit.
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I'll be at COTA in April too.
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Cota here we go see you there!
See you guys there!

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Anyone taking their wives to this as a non-driver? My wife is angling for a weekend in austin.
Nope, got to have someone to watch the small human (3 1/2 yo who makes life interesting and worth living)

Thinking about getting a room at the W in downtown Austin.

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I'm now registered for the Basic course on April 25th. Got friends in Austin so will spend the rest of the weekend visiting them. Look forward to meeting you guys!
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Out of curiosity how long did it take to validate your "purchase reward credit" ??
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Out of curiosity how long did it take to validate your "purchase reward credit" ??
Two days for the basic course, I have yet to receive verification of my Private Lounge discount booking for the advanced course.

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'14 E63S, '13 G550, '06 E320 cdi, and a bunch of other stuff.
Just received my registration confirmation for April COTA advanced program. Yes, that means they're working on a Sunday.

I registered on 23DEC and applied the value of the new car credit (one day) against the two day program.
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'14 E63S, '13 G550, '06 E320 cdi, and a bunch of other stuff.
There wasn't any hotel information in the confirmation email. I'm going to hold off on booking something with the hopes that the AMGDA team can put together a good package somewhere.
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JUST got my confirmation for my COTA Basic course on April 25th. The FAQ still has no references to Hotels etc.

http://www.amgacademy.com/contact-us...f-the-americas

Any of you guys booked hotels yet?
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Not much close. Look at COTA site, Austin vs SATX is prob a push, Austin bit closer. On toll road, so middle of nowhere. San Marcos has outlet malls, homewood suites stuff, but not close to airports. I'm not great at suggestions, I live 30' away. I'm hoping to do the middle level course, but I don't have car yet. Ship hits Brunswick GA tomorrow. Closer.
http://www.hotels.com/de1746284/hote...es-of-america/
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Oh definitely Austin, preferably close to 6th street as that is where the bars/restaurants are. I went to the inaugural Austin F1, and getting to the COTA track is no big deal from downtown if you take the toll road, and that was with F1 traffic.

I'm leaning towards the Omni Hotel on San Jacinto Blvd.
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Driskill on 5th is historic old hotel. Driskill grille is great restaurant. Ask for high floors anywhere since weekend and 6th is zoo. Four Seasons nice, on river. Restaurant good. Don't think there's any other events filling hotels, Check UT Austin site for spring break dates.
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