News September 20 2006

Lamborghini launches Lamborghini Driving Academy

Lamborghini have launched a driver training academy to give owners – and non-owners – some guidance on how to pilot their missiles on wheels. However before you pick up the phone to book make sure you can afford the fees! Three different track-based programmes have been developed to allow drivers to explore both their own limits and those of the models they will drive - even the course names are an indication of what the participants will face: Mach 1, Mach 2 and Mach 3.

Under the expert guidance of professional instructors, students will drive at a famous Italian racetrack - either Mugello or Misano, depending on the course they select. A fleet of fully prepared Gallardo cars is optimised for the circuit, and participants are limited to 16 in each group. Students are supported in the learning process by telemetric timekeeping throughout, with a theory session preceding every course. The only condition for participation is a valid driving licence.

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The courses in detail

Mach 1

A one-day course aimed at safe driving, acquainting participants with high speeds and the racetrack in Misano. The programme establishes correct driver position and includes intensive handling exercises. Dates 26 and 27 October 2006. Price per participant, including night at the Hotel Riviera Golf and Resort, Euro 3.960 (AUD$6,694).

Mach 2

A one-and-a-half day course with a focus on handling Lamborghini’s power output. Price per participant, including night at Charme et Relais Hotel, Euro 5.640 (AUD$9,534).

Mach 3

A two-day course in Misano, during which the participants learn to pilot a Lamborghini at racing speed. Essential elements include driving the racing line and braking techniques. A course highlight is a track session behind the wheel of the 640 hp Lamborghini Murciélago LP640, as well as the Gallardo test drive programme. Dates 30/31 October . Price per participant, including night at the Hotel Riviera Golf and Resort, Euro 7.200 (AUD$12,170).

Contact: academy@lamborghini.com

Lamborghini Winter Academy

The Winter Academy is a chance to test your driving skills in hard conditions and experience Lamborghini four wheel drive supercars on icy surfaces. The course includes exercises and laps on snow track, under the guidance of Lamborghini instructors.

Winter Academy Europe :
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, 26th to 28th January 2007
Winter Academy North America :
Mount Washington, 1st to 7th March 2007

Contact: winter.academy@lamborghini.com