M AS T E R MAS E R AT I
MASTER MASERATI 5
• DRIVING COURSES
The Master Maserati Driving Courses offer you the chance to learn how to drive exclusive high-performance cars with the same kind of confidence and gusto as a professional driver. The relationship between man and machine makes all the difference when it comes to road safety. Maserati has always focused on dynamic handling in the development of its cars and is equally attentive to the needs of its existing and future customers. Maserati’s aim with these courses is to achieve an absolutely fluid relationship between driver and car and to add that extra flourish of professionalism to the driving style of even its most expert clients. The result is the Master Maserati range of courses which take place on the highly technical Varano de’ Melegari track, situated near the delightful town of Parma. The courses offer instruction in safe sporty driving. Participants do their training at the wheel of various Maserati models under the watchful eye of former professional F1, Rally, DTM and Indy drivers who are also expert instructors. The courses are carefully structured to guarantee participants the chance to experience the true performance of the various models in complete safety, both in the track sessions and emergency situation simulations.
MASTER MASERATI TECHNICAL RUNDOWN All the Master Maserati driving courses take place at the Varano de’ Melegari race track, located about 20 Km from the Italian city of Parma; a track that is also used for car races which combines excellent technical characteristics with highly specific and professional structures for driving instruction with maximum safety.
Specific driving teaching facilities: exclusive use of Circuit, areas specially equipped for training exercises, data acquisition systems on board for detailed personalised telemetry data, electronic timing to record each driver’s performance, theory classroom with computerised image transmission.
Instructors: A staff made up of 11 professional driving instructors, all from the world of racing, come to share their competitive experiences gained through their extensive instructor experience with GT cars.
Vehicles: GranTurismo S, Quattroporte S, Quattroporte Sport GT S (13 cars in total).
MASTER WARM-UP 7
1 • DAY DRIVING COURSE The Master Warm-Up driving course marks the initiation phase for entry to the dynamic Maserati programme, open to both actual and potential clients of the Brand who wish to improve or perfect their driving technique at the wheel of Maserati range models. The course is structured to ensure an excellent approach to the right driving technique for high-performance cars, the ideal combination with the unique driving quality and pleasure delivered by Maserati products. Master Warm-Up is the optimal start to the programme tailored for Maserati enthusiasts, who can access the various levels of the Brand’s Course to become outstanding drivers, ensuring that they fully appreciate and enjoy all the technology and performances of the models in its range. The Warm- Up Course is organised to offer an educational process supported by the experience and skill of a special staff whose aim is to improve participants’ personal driving characteristics in a context enjoyable and challenging for all.
Participants: 24 per course, divided into 3 or 4 groups of 6 to 8 participants each.
Course length: 1 day at the Autodrome (approx. 8.30-18.00).
PROGRAMME
MASTER WARM-UP 1 • DAY DRIVING COURSE
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1 st DAY AT THE TRACK • 8.30
Arrival at the track and staff welcome
• 9.00
Theory session
• 9.30
Initial driving session: guidelines on correct driving
• 10.30
Start of Warm-Up driving exercises, by groups in rotation: a) 1st driving session on the circuit with analysis of the videos filmed on board: 2 driving turns for each participant b) braking technique c) 2nd driving session on the circuit with analysis of the videos filmed on board: 2 driving turns for each participant d) Handling circuit
• 12.30
Lunch at the Circuit restaurant
• 13.30
Practical drills restart
• 15.30
3rd driving session on the circuit with analysis of the videos filmed on board: 3 driving turns for each participant
• 17.30
Closing ceremony and awarding of certificates
MASTER GT 11
2 • DAY DRIVING COURSE
Open both to aspiring and existing Maserati customers, Master GT Maserati is the driving course organised by Maserati S.p.A. that is oriented towards the GranTurismo as well as safe and sporty driving techniques. The Master GT courses offer a specific program where the instruction and the dynamics of the course can be personalised to the participant’s specific needs and expectations. The activities and models used during the course can therefore be personalised based on the desires of the participants. The perfectly balanced, well proven programme is taught by instructors highly skilled in teaching the right techniques for driving high-performance cars, with the aim of ensuring the unrivalled driving pleasure that comes from the combination of sophisticated technique, the thrills on offer from the amazing Maserati models and applied technologies at the stateof-the-art for driving courses.
Participants: 24 per course, divided into 3 or 4 groups of 6 to 8 participants each.
Course length: 2 days at the autodrome (approx. 8.30-17.30)
PROGRAMME
MASTER GT 2 • DAY DRIVING COURSE
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1 st DAY AT THE TRACK
2 nd DAY AT THE TRACK
• 8.30
Arrival at the track and staff welcome
• 9.00
• 9.15
Master GT driving theory - 1st session
Arrival at the autodrome Master GT driving theory - 2nd Session
• 9.45
• 9.30
Division of participants into four activity groups Guidelines on correct driving
• 10.30
Start of practical exercises. Groups to rotate a) On track with telemetry analysis 1st session / 2 driving turns b) High-speed Handling c) On track with telemetry analysis 2nd session / 2 driving turns d) Power oversteer with and without ASR
Start of practical exercises. Groups to rotate a) On track with telemetry analysis 1st session / 2 driving turns b) Slide machine - driving on a low-grip surface c) On track with telemetry analysis and the pace car 2nd session / 2 driving turns d) GT Route: high speed contest
• 13.00
Lunch break on the Terrace
• 13.45
Group photo
• 12.30
Lunch break on the Terrace
• 14.00
Practical drills restart
• 13.30
Practical drills restart
• 15.15
• 15.45
On track with instructor on board 3rd session / 2 driving turns
Laps of the track with the pace car 3rd session / 4 driving turns
• 17.00
Possibility for Maserati owners to test their own Maserati on track
• 17.15
Debriefing
• 17.15
• 17.30
Return to the Hotel (for participants who choose the course + overnight stay package)
Closing ceremony and awarding of certificates
• 17.30
Departure of guests
• 20.30
Dinner (for participants who choose the course + overnight stay package)
MASTER HIGH PERFORMANCE 15
2 • DAY DRIVING COURSE The Master HP Maserati represents the maximum evolution of the Granturismo driving technique concepts developed during the previous GT program.
Participants: 24 per course, divided into 3 or 4 groups of 6 to 8 participants each.
Course length: 2 days at the autodrome (approx. 8.30-17.30) The course, designed to offer a highly professional and technically advanced service, provides the unique opportunity to master the world of Maserati GranTurismo, testing high performance Maserati models on the Varano de’ Melegari track, through a highly personalised and specialised program that combines driver satisfaction and technique. The programme includes advanced high-speed driving concepts and technically more complex, challenging driving exercises. The Master Maserati team of instructors have developed a specific program where the instruction and the dynamics of the course can be personalised to the participant’s specific needs and expectations. The examination of the technical aspects of the course will be done through an intensive and professional use of telemetry for in-depth analysis, based on driving sessions of increasing duration.
PROGRAMME
MASTER HIGH PERFORMANCE 2 • DAY DRIVING COURSE
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1 st DAY AT THE TRACK
2 nd DAY AT THE TRACK
• 8.30
• 9.00
Arrival at the autodrome Master HP driving theory - 2nd session
• 9.30
Start of practical exercises. Groups to rotate a) On track with telemetry analysis 1st session / 2 driving turns b) HP route - high speed contest c) On track with telemetry analysis and the pace car 2nd session / 2 driving turns - long run d) On track with telemetry analysis and the pace car 3rd session / 2 driving turns - driving quality contest
• 13.00
Lunch break
• 13.30
Group photo
• 14.00
Practical drills restart
• 15.00
Laps of the track with the pace car 4th session / 4 driving turns
• 17.00
Possibility for Maserati owners to test their own Maserati on track
• 17.15
Closing ceremony and awarding of certificates
• 17.30
Departure of guests
• 9.15
Arrival at the track and staff welcome Master HP driving theory - 1st session
• 9.45
Division of participants into four activity groups Initial driving session with on-board instructor
• 10.30
Start of practical exercises. Groups to rotate a) On track with telemetry analysis 1st session / 2 driving turns b) High speed pendulum turns c) On track with telemetry analysis 2nd session / 2 driving turns d) Circle
• 12.45
Lunch break
• 13.45
Practical drills restart
• 15.45
On track with instructor on board 3th session / 2 driving turns
• 17.30
Debriefing
• 17.45
Return to the hotel (for participants who choose the course + overnight stay package)
• 20.30
Dinner (for participants who choose the course + overnight stay package)
MASTER MC TROFEO 19
1 • DAY DRIVING COURSE The Maserati MC Trofeo Master brings the concepts of racing driving developed during the previous High Performance programme to new levels. The course, designed to provide a thrilling, unforgettable experience with an extremely professional service covering the latest techniques, allows participants to enter the heart of the Maserati competitive driving world by getting to grips with the racing cars that compete in the Trofeo Championship on the Varano de’ Melegari track. Suitable dynamic training is an essential requirement for aspiring Master MC Trofeo pupils. The programme involves the intensive use of racing models, with a sequence of contents tailored to improve driving performance. Pupils: 12 per course Instructors: a staff of 6 instructor-drivers with unrivalled racing and teaching experience on GT racing cars.
Cars: 4 Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo cars for the main course, 4 additional Maserati GranTurismo S cars for some practice phases. Course duration: 1 day at the Circuit (8.30 am - 18.00 pm approx.)
PROGRAMME
MASTER MC TROFEO 1 • DAY DRIVING COURSE
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1 DAY AT THE TRACK • 8.30
Guests arrive at Circuit
• 17.15
Possible pace car track session in own Maserati cars
• 9.00
Greetings and introduction of teaching staff; Maserati MC Trofeo Master technical briefing
• 17.30
Closing ceremony, presentation of diplomas and driving contest prizes
• 9.30
a) WARM-UP session: initial driving session to establish concentration and get the feel of the conditions. Cars: Maserati GranTurismo S b) MC driving sessions with Instructors in cars with interphone link to pupils at the wheel. Cars: Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo c) Start of acquisition of data and telemetry to improve personal driving performances Cars: Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo
• 18.00
Guests leave circuit
• 12.30
Break for lunch at Catering Restaurant at the Circuit
• 13.30
Driving sessions restart: a) MC driving sessions with telemetry data and lap timing Cars: Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo b) GT Challenge: time challenge Cars: Maserati GranTurismo S
• 16.00
c) Final time challenge Cars: Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo
• 16.45
d) Racing track overtaking technique demonstration session Cars: Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo
PRICE LIST 23
COURSE FIGURES WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION:
COURSE FIGURES WITH ACCOMMODATION*:
MASTER WARM-UP: € 2.150 (including VAT) per participant,
The figures which follow include bed and breakfast accommoda-
inclusive of 1 day on the track, insurance, lunch at the circuit, open
tion in a Superior room at:
bar and Maserati gifts.
Hotel Parma & Congressi**** - Via Emilia Ovest, 281/A Fraore
MASTER GT: € 3.680 (including VAT) per participant, inclusive of 2
43010 Parma - tel. 39 0521 676011 - Fax 39 0521 675642
days on the track, insurance, 2 lunches at the circuit, open bar and
info@hotelparmaecongressi.it - www.hotelparmaecongressi.it
Maserati gifts.
The Hotel is just 20 minutes from the Circuit.
MASTER HP: € 4.100 (including VAT) per participant, inclusive of 2 days on the track, insurance, 2 lunches at the circuit, open bar and Maserati gifts.
re the first day of the chosen course. For customers choosing the course with accommodation, the Maserati bed & breakfast price
MASTER MC TROFEO: € 4.400 (including VAT) per participant, inclusive of 1 day on the track, insurance, lunch at the circuit, open bar and Maserati gifts.
includes return shuttle service from Hotel Parma & Congressi to the Circuit and, for 2-day courses, dinner at a characteristic local restaurant at the end of the first day of the course. MASTER WARM-UP: € 2.300 (including VAT)
Companions: € 250 (including VAT) per companion for 1-day courses and € 350 (including VAT) for 2-day courses. The price includes: insurance, access to the circuit, participation in dynamic activities, launches at the Circuit, open bar and Maserati gift.
Participants’ arrival at the hotel is scheduled for the evening befo-
MASTER GT: € 4.020 (including VAT) MASTER HP: € 4.440 (including VAT) MASTER MC TROFEO: € 4.590 (including VAT) Companions: € 400 (including VAT) per companion for 1-day courses and € 650 (including VAT) for 2-day courses.
*Clients must specifically request the “course + accommodation” package when booking.
GENERAL INFORMATION MASTER MASERATI REGISTRATION: By completing the form available at Maserati Dealers, or, if you require more information, by contacting Master Maserati Secretary at the Varano de’ Melegari autodrome, Tel: 0039 0525 551138, Fax: 0039 0525 551140 e-mail: info@mastergt.it Insurance: Maximum insurance coverage, undersigned automatically on enrolment, is estimated at ₏ 516.457 for each participant. Clothing: Sportswear is recommended for the track activities (in particular shoes suitable for driving). There is no dress code for dinner. Maserati Factory Tour: For clients who wish so, and with sufficient notice, it is possible to organise a visit to the Maserati factory in the days leading up to, or immediately after, the course, by contacting Maserati Spa at maseratiexperience@maserati.com
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VARANO DE’ MELEGARI
DIRECTIONS 27
MASTER MASERATI TO THE HOTEL:
TO THE CIRCUIT AT VARANO DE’ MELEGARI:
By motorway from all directions:
From Milan: Take the A1 motorway in the direction of Bologna.
From the A1 motorway, take the A15 (Parma-La Spezia) in the direc-
Take the A15 (Parma-La Spezia) motorway (around 101km down the
tion of La Spezia. Exit at Parma Ovest, turn right in the direction of
A1).
Parma, then go straight for about 4 km. The Hotel Parma & Congressi is well visibile on the left.
From Turin: Take the A21 (Turin-Piacenza) motorway. At Piacenza continue towards the Auto Sole in the direction of Bologna until the
For further information, the Hotel’s Reception is at your service on:
entrance to the La Spezia motorway. Take the Motorway A15 Parma-
+39 0521 676011.
La Spezia.
From Bologna: Take the Motorway A1 in the direction of Milan. Having passed the Parma toll booth, after 8.5 km take the link road that leads to the A15 (Parma-La Spezia) motorway.
From Rome: Take the Roma-Bologna motorway. Continue on the A1 in the direction of Milan. Continue past Modena, Reggio Emilia and Parma. Take the slip road for the A15 PARMA-LA SPEZIA and exit at FORNOVO.
From all directions: exit at Fornovo. After the tool booth turn left, following indications for “Varano de’ Melegari”. Continue on this road for round 7 km. On the left is the bridge that leads to the entrance to the circuit.
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