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Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy Races Into 2010

Originally founded by Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach, Germany in 2007, the AMG Driving Academy launched in the U.S. in 2009. More than six-hundred driving enthusiasts participated in the advanced driver program last year, and participants now have the opportunity to attend an advanced three-day Pro Level program at one of the top circuits in the U.S., Road Atlanta. Program participants have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of several AMG models including the E63 AMG, SL63 AMG, C63 AMG, SLK55 AMG and SLS AMG. The program features custom-designed exercises to experience and teach dynamic driving capabilities across two of the top tracks in the U.S.:

    --  Road Atlanta (Braselton, GA) - May 15-16, June 11-14 & 28-30, 2010
        --  For more than 40 years, Road Atlanta has lured top tier sports car
            and motorcycle racers from around the world. This 2.54-mile, 12-turn
            road course is one of the most technically challenging in the U.S.

    --  Laguna Seca Raceway (Monterey, CA) - August 27-29, September 25-27,
        October 29-30 and November 12-14, 2010
        --  Located in one of North America's best destination locations -- the
            Monterey Peninsula -- Laguna Seca features tremendous elevation
            changes, the famous Corkscrew complex and 2.24 sinewy miles of
            twisty asphalt.

The AMG Driving Academy Basic, Advanced and new Pro Level for 2010:

    --  Basic ($1,795 per participant): Intense one-day track program focuses on
        performance driving dynamics.  Participants learn the fundamentals of
        vehicle dynamics and car control maneuvers using customized exercises.
        Once participants perfect car control and handling, they progress to a
        set of high-speed exercises that make use of the entire track.
        --  Road Atlanta: May 15-16 &  June 11-12
        --  Laguna Seca Raceway: August 27-29, Sept. 25, Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 12

    --  Advanced ($3,295 per participant): Two-day program picks up where Basic
        leaves off, providing advanced training and technical on-track
        instruction. Onboard diagnostics and data capture enable detailed
        computer analysis and evaluation.  The Advanced program is offered to
        drivers who complete either the Basic Level, AMG Challenge, European
        Driving Academy program or an equivalent course.
        --  Road Atlanta: June 13-14, 2010
        --  Laguna Seca Raceway: September 26-27 & November 13-14

    --  Pro ($3,995 per participant): The pinnacle of the AMG Driving Academy
        curriculum, Pro program offers increased instruction while challenging
        and improving capabilities and skills to a much greater degree.  During
        the three day program, participants train on the legendary Road Atlanta
        circuit.  As speeds increase and skills improve, open lapping provides
        the maximum challenge and thrill.  With an intense curriculum, AMG
        experienced instructors prepare participants to confidently negotiate
        the signature corners of Road Atlanta.
        --  Road Atlanta: June 28-30, 2010

All fees include a dinner reception and introductory briefing the evening before the program, track hospitality, AMG Driving Academy certificate of program completion and an AMG gift bag. Participants are responsible for travel and accommodations. Additional information and registration for the AMG Driving Academy is available at www.AMGacademy.com or by phone at 1-800-217-6916.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 12 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and CL coupes.

MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbsprinterusa.com.

SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA