With the SLS AMG GT3 training know the boundary of optimization

Groß-Dölln/Affalterbach - AMG fans were able to drive the SLS AMG GT3 for the first time itself. The AMG Driving Academy is the most challenging skill level of an exclusively MASTERS SLS AMG GT3 cars. With these unique events in 2007 successfully launched AMG Driving Academy offers hands-on racing on a hitherto unparalleled level of safety. The new SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS is the preliminary highlights of the AMG Driving Academy, the program continually expanding its offering a wide range of different events.

The modular SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS consists of four stages: Experience, Warm-up, training and competition. In the three-hour experience, participants start with a guided driving in the street version of the SLS AMG. After an introduction and seat fitting them to experience the SLS AMG GT3 at the wheel, here they are from a preceding vehicle safely on the race course. The participants then take in the experience of a professional racer piloted SLS AMG GT3 racing taxi seat and enjoy some fast laps in the passenger seat.

In the second stage, the hot-UP, participants will receive a detailed theoretical introduction into the technology and operation of the SLS AMG GT3. After a health check, participants in training make intensely familiar with the racing version of the Gullwing: The program will include acceleration, braking, shifting overtaking, and various handling exercises on each sport tires. Residents of Germany also purchase a national driver's license DMSB (German Motor Sports Association eV).

COMPETITION as a highlight of the SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS

In stage three, the TRAINING, the SLS AMG GT3 sports cars only on tires, the change takes place later on slicks. Participants train with an experienced personal trainers, they book the hour. The focus is on the systematic optimization of personal skills such as cornering techniques, perfect braking, acceleration and shifting. Professional data-recording and video recording are used to consistently improve the driving technology at a racetrack. The highlight of the SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS is the COMPETITION, which is expected to begin in late 2012: After a complete racetrack-specific training, the participants are the first stages, then follow the individual and team competition.

Participation in all events is possible with MASTERS provided or own SLS AMG GT3 cars. All participants benefit from a sports medicine care. While with the EXPERIENCE There are no special requirements for participation, participants must at WARM-UP TRAINING and COMPETITION have completed appropriate training track. Events for the SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS start at 1500 €, each event can be booked individually. The next opportunity for a unique experience GT3 AMG offers already at 17-18. September also on the race track in large-Dölln.



Exemplary level of safety thanks to carbon fiber safety cell

The racing version of the Gullwing is designed as a vehicle for customer racing sprint and endurance races on the near-series FIA GT3 regulations. As in the DTM cars from Mercedes-Benz, the seat of the SLS AMG GT3 is in a safety cage made of high strength carbon fiber (CFRP). Due to their special shape allows the screw to the roll cage and the aluminum space frame safety cell has a much improved protection for shoulders, hips and legs of the driver, also it is compatible with the HANS system (Head and Neck Support = neck protection). The seat shell is foamed individually, has a six-point seatbelt and enables maximum security inmates. For additional security, the roll cage made of steel, which also stiffens the aluminum spaceframe.

Tailored programs for all claims

The program of the AMG Driving Academy offers a wide variety of different events, which enhance ambitious sports car enthusiasts to their vehicle control skills and boost their active driving safety even further. The was founded in 2007 by Mercedes-AMG AMG Driving Academy consists of five different programs: EMOTION, BASIC, ADVANCED, PRO and MASTERS. The selection ranges from lifestyle-oriented events and race training events where the participants take their first steps in the border area, up to intensive racetrack training of a competitive nature - with varying degrees of difficulty tailored to the individual needs of participants. The programs of the AMG Driving Academy programs start from 370 €.

New for 2011: The Lifestyle Events Wine & Dine Tour EMOTION, EMOTION Tour Golf, EMOTION Tour Montreux and the EMOTION Tour DTM show event in Munich, which focus on the enjoyment and the community idea in the center.

The AMG Driving Academy to expand

The training of the AMG Driving Academy will take place not only on legendary racetracks in Europe such as the Nurburgring Nordschleife, the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg or the Grand Prix circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. Also on the 2011 newly opened Red Bull Ring in Spielberg (Austria), the AMG Driving Academy will be a guest. Special Events for U.S. and Chinese-American ¬ Scheme AMG fans will be on the race track Laguna Seca Raceway (CA), Road Atlanta Race Track (Georgia), Lime Rock Park (Connecticut), the Shanghai International Circuit and the Zhuhai International Circuit hosts. The increasing demand answers AMG with the preparation of tailor-made events for Japan and Canada.

Fun on a frozen lake in Swedish Lapland

A particularly attractive training takes place every year from January to March in Arjeplog (Sweden), near the Arctic Circle: the AMG Winter Sporting PRO ADVANCED and. Here go the participants with AMG high-performance cars on a closed ice: the Electronic Stability Program ESP ® is deactivated in the vehicles in general. Specially designed training programs are an optimum combination of training success and fun to drive safely. All vehicles are equipped with special spiked tires that guarantee a precisely defined level of liability. An extensive program of local atmosphere rounds off the four-and five-day events in Swedish Lapland from - including the drive or ride in the AMG Ice Taxi, a specially prepared AMG vehicle that has special studded tires to the FIA ​​World Rally Cars.

Since early 2009, is available to subscribers of the AMG Winter Sporting the newly-built AMG Lodge surrounded by the breathtaking landscape of Swedish Lapland is available. The AMG-owned hotel on the mountain near Galtis Arjeplog offers a wonderful view over the forests and lakes in the area. Exclusive rooms, excellent restaurant and large spa area with whirlpool and a fitness studio guarantee a pleasant stay.

Celebrities and race-tested instructors

Licensed and racing experience impart their extensive knowledge in a professional manner for 23-man team of instructors at the AMG Driving Academy to chief instructor Reinhold Renger include prominent names like Susie Stoddart (28 GB, DTM driver for Mercedes-Benz), Bernd Schneider (47, five-time DTM Champion), Bernd Mayländer (40, driver of the Official F1 ™ Safety Car) and Thomas Hunter (34 customer AMG sports coordinator). All instructors at the AMG Driving Academy have abundant experience in racing, great technical know-how and teaching skills.

AMG high-performance cars as well as rental vehicles

Depending on the event, the participants drive their own AMG models or AMG Driving Academy provided by the AMG high-performance automobiles - such as the SLS AMG or the new CLS 63 AMG. Alternatively, for selected events AMG rental vehicles available.

A self-evident at all AMG events class hospitality including culinary specialties as well as accommodation in hotels of high category. The AMG Driving Academy also arranges complete incentive for companies, customers or business partners, regardless of whether lifestyle-oriented events in the style of an EMOTION tour or intensive race circuit training.

AMG in the Social Network

On the Facebook, Flickr and YouTube pages at the AMG Driving Academy, customers and fans can keep up to date on all activities - exciting event reports and insights behind the scenes included. However, maintaining contacts with peers and the Mercedes-AMG GmbH is enabled. To share a very exclusive way, his passion for the brand with other enthusiasts AMG, the AMG Private Lounge is. This official online forum can own a Mercedes AMG share their insider knowledge with others and establish a direct contact with Mercedes-AMG.