ASTON MARTIN
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BIG
Experiences 2011
WELCOME TO THE BIG 5 EVENTS 2011
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Jeffrey L. Scott General Manager European Operations Managing Director Aston Martin Lagonda of Europe GmbH
Big 5 originally refers to the five most challenging and popular species of “Big Game” animals. For Aston Martin owners, the Big 5 stands for five unforgettable events in 2011 designed to take your breath away. Every one of them will take you to different interesting places in Europe, and give you the opportunity to experience your Aston Martin sports car as you have never experienced it before. Explore the true potential of your Aston Martin on legendary racetracks and proving grounds, or enjoy our professional snow and ice driving training with James Bond appeal. Because that is what our cars are built for. It would be an honor for me to meet you at one or more of our Big 5 events, to enjoy ultimate driving pleasure. Power, Beauty, Soul. – Pure Aston Martin. I look forward to seeing you there!
Wolfgang Schuhbauer Director Aston Martin Nürburgring Test Centre Managing Director Aston Martin Lagonda of Europe GmbH
Enjoy the racebred performance of our Aston Martin sports cars, a class-leading range, supremely elegant and powerful, all with different characters. Every one of our sports cars provides outstanding performance, coupled with inherent agility and perfect weight distribution. This is what it takes to achieve ideal balance on winding country roads and demanding race circuits. We would love to welcome you as part of an exclusive circle to attend these special events in five selected locations in Europe. In 2011 it will be the sixth year in succession that our driver team will compete at the legendary 24h race Nordschleife Nürburgring. And in the VLN series on a Friday afternoon be my co-pilot in our racecar, I would be pleased to take you out for a 24km long hot lap on the Nordschleife. Kind regards,
Kind regards,
PERFORMANCE DRIVING
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e BOXBERG / Germany 22 May 2011 Are you looking for a once in a lifetime driving experience? Take your Aston Martin to the famous proving ground located between Stuttgart and Würzburg in Southern Germany, and take part in our challenging driver training programme that will fire your enthusiasm for highly sophisticated sports car driving. 1.000.000 square meters of test tracks and one of only seven high-speed ovals in Europe are awaiting you. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience new dimensions of performance, agility and precision. Drive and enjoy your Aston Martin’s enormous potential. You will attend a six hour training session in small groups of like-minded drivers. A professional instructor will guide you through different challenges ranging from cornering and braking technique to circuit driving in the famous high-speed oval. The great finale gives you the chance
to demonstrate the special skills you have acquired during the day. Price per person: EUR 990.– net including single room, evening dinner and hospitality throughout the day. Price for accompanying person (may actively participate in driving training, hospitality and dinner included): EUR 200.– net in double room.
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The world’s most famous racetrack is reserved for you. Where else would you love to take your Aston Martin close to the limit, if not at Monza? Located just north of Milan, Italy, the Autodromo Nazionale has been hosting the Formula One Italian Grand Prix since the sport’s inception. Built in a beautiful park in a spectacular woodland setting, the site features an almost six kilometer Grand Prix track made available for you for the whole day. Just imagine rounding legendary bends such as the Curva di Lesmo, the Curva Parabolica, and the famous Variante Ascari.
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TOUR DI MONZA
r MONZA / Italy 30 June 2011
This is your chance! You are welcomed with an exclusive Italian dinner, before your racing day starts the next morning. Professional driving instructors show you how to master the famous high-speed track with its long straights and fast corners – an incredible driving experience you will
never forget! Afterwards, you will have the chance to share your impressions with likeminded sports car enthusiasts over dinner. For those who prefer to leave their sports car at home, there will be a limited number of fleet cars available for rent. Price per person: EUR 1.950.– net including single room, two evening dinners and hospitality throughout the day. Price for accompanying person (hospitality, accomodation and dinners included, passenger only): EUR 300.- net in double room.
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t NÜRBURGRING / Germany 29 August 2011
GRAND PRIX CHALLENGE
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Aston Martin welcomes you to an exciting and action packed driving event at the legendary Nürburgring, Germany. Centrally located in the picturesque Eifel Mountains near Cologne, the Nürburgring is said to be the most visited and most adored racetrack in the world. You have the chance to conquer and enjoy the modern Grand Prix racetrack with your Aston Martin sports car. These might well be the five most memorable kilometers you have ever experienced on four wheels. The event starts with a guided tour through the Nürburgring Test Centre giving you first hand insights in the engineering and development process of our sports cars. The site plays a vital part in improving the performance and durability of all modern Aston Martins. Our shuttle bus will pick you up at the hotel before the event starts and take you back
after dinner. Day two is your track day. The training programme is geared to your requirements and designed to help you master the Grand Prix track. Are you ready for the challenge? A limited number of fleet cars will be available for rent. Price per person: EUR 1.500.– net including evening dinner, driving training and hospitality throughout the day. Price for accompanying person (hospitality, accomodation and dinner included, passenger only): EUR 200.- net in double room.
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A day to remember! As an Aston Martin owner you have the opportunity to experience your sports car in an exhilarating, yet safe and supported environment, at one of the world‘s most prestigious motor sport venues. Superlatives seem inadequate to describe the wonders of Spa-Francorchamps, the famous modern motor racing circuit in Belgium, conveniently located between Brussels and Aachen.
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IN THE ARDENNES MOUNTAINS
u SPA / Belgium 28 September 2011
This hilly rollercoaster track courses along the contours of the Ardennes Forests with a beautiful natural flow. Numerous straight sections make it suitable for higher speeds. Spa-Francorchamps contains every conceivable challenge a sports car driver could wish for. Of course, full safety and circuit briefings will be provided on the day by professional instructors. Time to gear up!
A limited number of fleet cars will be available for rent, and we also offer wheel and tyre hire. As your track day starts early in the morning, you might wish to make accommodation arrangements. Price per person: EUR 1.200.– net including hospitality, accomodation not included. Price for accompanying person (hospitality included): EUR 70.– net.
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Aston Martin welcomes you to join us in an exclusive driving event at the world renowned resort of St Moritz, Switzerland. We will provide a full range of cars for this event giving you the opportunity to drive Rapide, DBS, DB9, V12 and V8 Vantage ON ICE. This is the ultimate James Bond feeling, in a breathtaking atmosphere. You will stay at the exclusive 5 star Kempinski Hotel offering the finest standards of accommodation and hospitality. On the first day, you are welcomed with a glass of champagne at our illuminated Aston Martin igloo, and enjoy a Swiss style dinner at a picturesque Mountain Chalet.
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ASTON MARTIN ON ICE
i ST. MORITZ /Switzerland February 2012
The second day is reserved for the special snow and ice driving programme with James Bond appeal, starting in the morning. You will be guided by professional instructors who help you develop your personal skills for an amazing on-ice drive.
Winter tyres combined with sophisticated electronic safety systems offer an extraordinary driving experience. To top it off, you do not have to drive your Aston Martin through the Alps. Our full Aston Martin model range is waiting for you - all cars are provided! Come and try any of them on ice, even if you don’t own an Aston Martin yet. Price per person: EUR 2.900.– net including deluxe single room and hospitality. Price for accompanying person (hospitality, accomodation and dinner included, spectator only): EUR 600.- net in deluxe double room.
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NÜRBURGRING DRIVING ACADEMY
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Nürburgring Driving Academy The Aston Martin Nürburgring Driving Academy is a detailed ‘seven step’ training programme for all Aston Martin owners using their own cars which ranges from basic skid-pan training through to full 1:1 driver training on both the Grand Prix Track and the famous Nordschleife. Aston Martin owners will gain experience and handling skills, ultimately culminating in racing. Each of the first three steps of the Driving Academy programme can be booked individually. The training will be very personal and of challenging content. We will take into account your previous experience, driving ability and consult with your personal instructor to plan your next steps. For all further details please get in contact with Maik Ulbrich, Nürburgring Driving Academy Phone: +49 2691 9385027 Mobile: +49 172 8232375 mulbrich@astonmartin.com
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RACES
RACE
VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft Nürburgring Founded in the 1970’s the championship is looking forward to its 35th season in 2011. Eleven motorsport clubs have allied to be part of the organisation. It is the most successful European series of popular motorsport, taking place on Saturdays, either 4 hours or 6 hours distance. Aston Martin racing cars feature in the results with more than a dozen class wins since 2006. Cars entered range from normal production cars to professional teams fielding full race cars with the number of starters ranging between 160 and 200 cars. This huge number of entries is unique in racing and only possible because of the Nordschleife’s 24.4 km length. On Friday afternoons breathtaking passenger laps in the racecar and hospitality packages can be arranged. For further information please contact Susanne Engelhardt via e-mail
sengelh2@astonmartin.com or call +49 2691 9385200 Race Schedule 2011 (please visit www.vln.de): 02.04.2011 – VLN1 30.04.2011 – VLN2 14.05.2011 – VLN3 28.05.2011 – VLN4 11.06.2011 – VLN5 30.07.2011 – VLN6 27.08.2011 – VLN7 24.09.2011 – VLN8 15.09.2011 – VLN9 29.10.2011 – VLN10
24h race Nordschleife Nürburgring The legendary 39th ADAC Zurich 24h race – the endurance classic in the “Green Hell” – will take place at the Nürburgring Nordschleife on 25/26 June 2011. Aston Martin is pleased to offer an exclusive VIP hospitality package to customers and guests to support the Aston Martin entries competing in this spectacular race. It will be the sixth year that Dr. Ulrich Bez and his team will compete with the company’s latest new models at the Nürburgring. In addition, up to six further Aston Martins are expected to enter in several competition classes. Drivers return year after year to participate in this legendary endurance race. In 2011, organisers are again expecting over 220 teams and 800 drivers from over 24 different nations to take part. The spectacle of professional racing drivers competing
alongside gentlemen drivers in a wide selection of sports cars ensures that over 200,000 fans will attend to support their favourite marques. The race starts at 3pm on Saturday, 25th June. Further information can be found at: http://adac.24h-rennen.de/en/ For further details please contact Susanne Engelhardt via e-mail sengelh2@astonmartin.com or call +49 2691 9385200
HOW TO GET ON BOARD
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Aston Martin invites you to join us for one or more of our Big 5 events in 2011. We have chosen only the most spectacular and exciting venues, because we want you to enjoy your Aston Martin to the full. All of our exclusive events have limited places and are usually fully booked. Therefore early booking is advised. In case you prefer not to bring your own Aston Martin sports car, you have the opportunity to hire from a limited number of Aston Martin fleet cars for your driving sessions. This option is also available to participants who do not own an Aston Martin yet.
Would you like to receive information on our Big 5 events? We are happy to keep you posted and add you to our mailing-list. Just send us an e-mail: pholzer@astonmartin.com
For all further details regarding events and booking please contact: Petra Holzer Marketing Manager Aston Martin Europe pholzer@astonmartin.com Phone: +49 69 770 75 2002 Mobile: +49 172 693 69 66
Aston Martin Lagonda of Europe GmbH Unterschweinstiege 2-14 60549 Frankfurt Germany Tel: +49 69 770 75 2001 Fax: +49 69 770 75 2050 www.astonmartin.com