Author Topic: C Spot Drive Party - Mercedes Driving Event August 15-17 (Read 6205 times)

shummer · « **on:** May 19, 2003, 08:56:22 PM »

Mercedes is hosting a driving event at Invesco Field at Mile High later in the summer. Myself and a co-worker just signed up for the August 15, Friday, 2-4pm timeslot. We'll be getting a massage while waiting to drive (hopefully) the C32 AMG (349 hp/332 lb-ft).

Check out the web-site: http://www.c-spotdriveparty.com/default.asp

ColoradoB5 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2003, 11:20:23 AM »

That sounds like fun!

Rocky Mountain Club B5 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2003, 11:20:23 AM »

shummer · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2003, 01:00:10 PM »

I guess it depends when the Nat'l GTG in Chicago is. It might be during that same weekend. Even though I want to road trip to Chicago, I might have to stay here. If anyone wants to join me driving a new Mercedes around some cones, then I think we will have a grand time.

Even if you can't make it on Friday (take time off work), the event goes on Saturday and Sunday. The rest of you yahoos can gtg then.

ColoradoB5 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2003, 01:11:37 PM »

Hey who told you I was a yahoo?

Dang, see what happens when you have 2 Mountain Dews in the morning?

shummer · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2003, 02:17:48 PM »

Did I mention this event is FREE? It's only one month away. Just reserve a time during the weekend and flog some nice cars. No conflicts either with the Nat'l or RMCB5 GTGs.

jayryan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2003, 10:46:35 PM »

Andrew, how does this thing work exactly?

shummer · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2003, 01:39:32 AM »

Since this will be my first time, I'm guessing it'll go something like this: show up before your alotted 2-hour time slot, sign in, drive as many test cars as you can on three different courses (slalom, wet course, and autocross type course), ride passenger w/ a pro driver in an AMG car, and check out the different booths/displays.

madigan · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2003, 12:32:04 AM »

Hey guys,

I've done a couple of these driving events and they are quite fun. Most recently, I did the new Volvo XC90 (SUV) driving challenge, which was a few months ago at Invesco field. There were 4 different tracks set up and on three of the tracks individuals could drive through the course by themselves - on the fourth track a "professional" driver drove passengers through a course to demonstrate Volvo's anti-rollover protection. It was a good time. They provide food and video games – all sorts of stuff. I’ll be at the Mercedes C-Spot driving event on Sunday, August 17th.

Basically, show up 15 minutes before your scheduled time, sign-in, eat free food, play video games, listen to someone talk about the various models, watch demonstrations and finally drive, drive, drive!

madigan

92UrS4 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2003, 01:42:45 AM »

I signed up for Saturday the 16th 9-11.

jayryan · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2003, 04:52:57 PM »

I'm a loser...I don't know how to sign up....it said I needed and invitation number or some jazz like that....eh, maybe next time

92UrS4 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2003, 06:31:44 PM »

No you don't, it is just deceiving. I thought the same thing, that is just to track your invite and give you priority on the times and stuff like that.

velo · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2003, 05:15:35 PM »

I signed up for the 9-11 slot on Saturday as well. Ya'll should try to get a close time slot so we can hang out and watch each other drive and what not.

Sounds like a fun time

jayryan · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2003, 04:59:02 PM »

I'll be there on Sat. 9-11

We should wear our shirts...Jay, I'll bring you money this time :roll:

Do we need helmets?

madigan · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2003, 05:59:37 PM »

I wonder if I can change my reservation, since all you guys are going on Saturday? I'll have to look into it. I'd like to get a shirt too.

madigan

jayryan · « **Reply #14 on:** August 14, 2003, 12:14:10 PM »

Were you able to get your date changed Mad?

92UrS4 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 14, 2003, 01:21:59 PM »

Hey guys, I wont be going to this, I wonder if someone can just go in my place and say they are me?

I can't be driving like with my current situation and I need to attend a memorial service unexpectedly.

If anyone needs shirts and wants to get them before Saturday let me know.

jayryan · « **Reply #16 on:** August 14, 2003, 03:39:59 PM »

Jay,
Man, I'm really sorry to hear about the loss...let me know if there's anything I can do...
Maybe Mad can go in your place since he wants to do Sat. now anyway..

madigan · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2003, 03:47:21 PM »

Quote from: "TLJR20v"

Maybe Mad can go in your place since he wants to do Sat. now anyway..

That is a great idea but you have to show ID when you arrive. They have your name tag posted on a board that you pick up, show your ID to a rep and then get your badge and stuff. Anyway I will be attending my "company picnic" on Saturday so, oh well. Next time we'll all have to coordinate.

madcap

shummer · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2003, 08:27:20 PM »

1. Don't eat before hand. They have all-you-can-eat appetizers there plus all-you-can-drink bottled water and drinks.

2. After eating, go straight outside to the 3 driving courses. Don't wait for the presentation. It's all marketing hype.

3. Ignore the speed limits on the 2 courses that you drive. They're at 20mph and 10mph. Otherwise, you won't be having any fun at all. They didn't kick me out or say anything when I drove their cars like hell.

They didn't check the confirmation number at all when my friend and I arrived there, even though there is a spot on the waiver for the confirmation number. If you didn't reserve a spot for the weekend, I say you just show up at the Invesco Field parking lot and do it. They didn't check my name or anything to see if I actually reserved a spot via the Internet, just my driver's license for waiver/liability purposes.

The two courses you drive are very tight. Totally different than SCR, but you can still have a blast making the tires scream. The "Hot Lap" with the professional driver is amazing!

You WILL NOT be able to drive the C32 AMG.

92UrS4 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 15, 2003, 10:55:51 PM »

Tahnks for the info Andrew, FYI, I did formally cancel my spot to open a spot for someone else.

jayryan · « **Reply #20 on:** August 18, 2003, 02:13:09 PM »

The driving event was awesome. Thanks Andrew for posting the link. The food was great, the tracks were fun, but there wasn't enough driving time :cry:
Oh well, I'll have to do SCR sometime.

ColoradoB5 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 18, 2003, 02:18:20 PM »

It sounds like it was fun. Did either of you guys take any pictures?

jayryan · « **Reply #22 on:** August 18, 2003, 02:45:25 PM »

Sorry Dubster...I didn't

madigan · « **Reply #23 on:** August 18, 2003, 02:58:04 PM »

I went yesterday and forgot my camera.

JR is right, some of us just aren't big on photography :oops: I had lots of fun though. I really liked the C-coupe with 19" LM's.

Mark

jayryan · « **Reply #24 on:** August 18, 2003, 03:16:25 PM »

I took the C320 wagon around the wet track a few times and loved it! That car's got guts and agility for a wagon

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