master maserati driving course 2011

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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 Par-

ma; 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, are-

as 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 experien-

ces gained through their extensive instructor experience with GT cars.

Vehicles: GranTurismo S, Quattroporte S,

Quattroporte Sport GT S (13 cars in total).

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, si-

tuated near the delightful town of Parma. The courses offer

instruction in safe sporty driving. Participants do their trai-

ning 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 care-

fully structured to guarantee participants the chance to expe-

rience the true performance of the various models in comple-

te safety, both in the track sessions and emergency situation

simulations.

• DRIVING COURSES

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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).

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 plea-

sure delivered by Maserati products. Master Warm-Up is the

optimal start to the programme tailored for Maserati enthu-

siasts, 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 performan-

ces of the models in its range. The Warm- Up Course is or-

ganised to offer an educational process supported by the

experience and skill of a special staff whose aim is to impro-

ve participants’ personal driving characteristics in a context

enjoyable and challenging for all.

1 • DAY DRIVING COURSE

MASTER WARM-UP

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PROGRAMME 1 • DAY DRIVING COURSEMASTER WARM-UP

Arrival at the track and staff welcome

Theory session

Initial driving session: guidelines on correct driving

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 participantb) braking techniquec) 2nd driving session on the circuit with analysis of the videos filmed on board: 2 driving turns for each participantd) Handling circuit

Lunch at the Circuit restaurant

Practical drills restart

3rd driving session on the circuit with analysis of the videos filmed on board: 3 driving turns for each participant

Closing ceremony and awarding of certificates

• 8.30

• 9.00

• 9.30

• 10.30

• 12.30

• 13.30

• 15.30

• 17.30

1st DAY AT THE TRACK

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participants each.

Course length: 2 days at the autodrome (approx. 8.30-17.30)

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 persona-

lised to the participant’s specific needs and expectations.

The activities and models used during the course can there-

fore be personalised based on the desires of the partici-

pants.

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 ama-

zing Maserati models and applied technologies at the state-

of-the-art for driving courses.


MASTER GT

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PROGRAMME 2 • DAY DRIVING COURSEMASTER GT

Arrival at the track and staff welcome

Master GT driving theory - 1st session

Division of participants into four activity groupsGuidelines on correct driving

Start of practical exercises. Groups to rotatea) On track with telemetry analysis1st session / 2 driving turnsb) High-speed Handling c) On track with telemetry analysis2nd session / 2 driving turns d) Power oversteer with and without ASR

Lunch break on the Terrace


On track with instructor on board3rd session / 2 driving turns

Debriefing

Return to the Hotel (for participants who choose the course + overnight stay package)

Dinner (for participants who choose the course + overnight stay package)

Arrival at the autodromeMaster GT driving theory - 2nd Session

Start of practical exercises. Groups to rotatea) On track with telemetry analysis1st session / 2 driving turnsb) Slide machine - driving on a low-grip surfacec) On track with telemetry analysis and the pace car 2nd session / 2 driving turnsd) GT Route: high speed contest

Lunch break on the Terrace

Group photo


Laps of the track with the pace car 3rd session / 4 driving turns

Possibility for Maserati owners to test their own Maserati on track


Departure of guests

1st DAY AT THE TRACK 2nd DAY AT THE TRACK

• 8.30

• 9.15

• 9.45

• 10.30

• 12.30

• 13.30

• 15.45

• 17.15

• 17.30

• 20.30

• 9.00

• 9.30

• 13.00

• 13.45

• 14.00

• 15.15

• 17.00

• 17.15

• 17.30

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participants each.

Course length: 2 days at the autodrome (approx. 8.30-17.30)

The Master HP Maserati represents the maximum evolution

of the Granturismo driving technique concepts developed

during the previous GT program.

The course, designed to offer a highly professional and tech-

nically advanced service, provides the unique opportunity to

master the world of Maserati GranTurismo, testing high per-

formance 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 techni-

cally 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.


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PROGRAMME 2 • DAY DRIVING COURSEMASTER HIGH PERFORMANCE

Arrival at the track and staff welcome Master HP driving theory - 1st session

Division of participants into four activity groupsInitial driving session with on-board instructor

Start of practical exercises. Groups to rotatea) On track with telemetry analysis1st session / 2 driving turnsb) High speed pendulum turnsc) On track with telemetry analysis2nd session / 2 driving turnsd) Circle

Lunch break


On track with instructor on board 3th session / 2 driving turns

Debriefing

Return to the hotel (for participants who choose the course + overnight stay package)

Dinner (for participants who choose the course + overnight stay package)

Arrival at the autodromeMaster HP driving theory - 2nd session

Start of practical exercises. Groups to rotatea) On track with telemetry analysis 1st session / 2 driving turnsb) HP route - high speed contestc) 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 car3rd session / 2 driving turns - driving quality contest

Lunch break

Group photo


Laps of the track with the pace car4th session / 4 driving turns

Possibility for Maserati owners to test their own Maserati on track


Departure of guests

1st DAY AT THE TRACK 2nd DAY AT THE TRACK

• 8.30

• 9.15

• 9.45

• 10.30

• 12.45

• 13.45

• 15.45

• 17.30

• 17.45

• 20.30

• 9.00

• 9.30

• 13.00

• 13.30

• 14.00

• 15.00

• 17.00

• 17.15

• 17.30

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The Maserati MC Trofeo Master brings the concepts of ra-

cing driving developed during the previous High Performance

programme to new levels. The course, designed to provide a

thrilling, unforgettable experience with an extremely profes-

sional service covering the latest techniques, allows partici-

pants 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 aspi-

ring 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 ra-

cing and teaching experience on GT racing cars.


MASTER MC TROFEO

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.)

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PROGRAMME 1 • DAY DRIVING COURSEMASTER MC TROFEO

Guests arrive at Circuit

Greetings and introduction of teaching staff; Maserati MC Trofeo Master technical briefing

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 Trofeoc) Start of acquisition of data and telemetry to improve personal driving performances Cars: Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo

Break for lunch at Catering Restaurant at the Circuit

Driving sessions restart:a) MC driving sessions with telemetry data and lap timing Cars: Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeob) GT Challenge: time challenge Cars: Maserati GranTurismo S

c) Final time challenge Cars: Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo

d) Racing track overtaking technique demonstration session Cars: Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo

• 8.30

• 9.00

• 9.30

• 12.30

• 13.30

• 16.00

• 16.45

1 DAY AT THE TRACK

Possible pace car track session in own Maserati cars

Closing ceremony, presentation of diplomas and driving contest prizes

Guests leave circuit

• 17.15

• 17.30

• 18.00

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COURSE FIGURES WITH ACCOMMODATION*:

The figures which follow include bed and breakfast accommoda-

tion in a Superior room at:

Hotel Parma & Congressi**** - Via Emilia Ovest, 281/A Fraore

43010 Parma - tel. 39 0521 676011 - Fax 39 0521 675642

[email protected] - www.hotelparmaecongressi.it

The Hotel is just 20 minutes from the Circuit.

Participants’ arrival at the hotel is scheduled for the evening befo-

re the first day of the chosen course. For customers choosing the

course with accommodation, the Maserati bed & breakfast price

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)

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.

COURSE FIGURES WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION:

MASTER WARM-UP: € 2.150 (including VAT) per participant,

inclusive of 1 day on the track, insurance, lunch at the circuit, open

bar and Maserati gifts.

MASTER GT: € 3.680 (including VAT) per participant, inclusive of 2

days on the track, insurance, 2 lunches at the circuit, open bar and

Maserati gifts.

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.

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.

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.

PRICE LIST

*Clients must specifically request the “course + accommodation” package when booking.

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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: [email protected]

Insurance: Maximum insurance coverage, undersigned automati-

cally 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 [email protected]

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GENERAL INFORMATION

VARANO DE’ MELEGARI

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TO THE CIRCUIT AT VARANO DE’ MELEGARI:

From Milan: Take the A1 motorway in the direction of Bologna.

Take the A15 (Parma-La Spezia) motorway (around 101km down the

A1).

From Turin: Take the A21 (Turin-Piacenza) motorway. At Piacenza

continue towards the Auto Sole in the direction of Bologna until the

entrance to the La Spezia motorway. Take the Motorway A15 Parma-

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.

TO THE HOTEL:

By motorway from all directions:

From the A1 motorway, take the A15 (Parma-La Spezia) in the direc-

tion of La Spezia. Exit at Parma Ovest, turn right in the direction of

Parma, then go straight for about 4 km.

The Hotel Parma & Congressi is well visibile on the left.

For further information, the Hotel’s Reception is at your service on:

+39 0521 676011.

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