Maserati school of speed

The 'Master Maserati' driving school offers driving instruction from ex-Formula One and WRC drivers
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Ever wanted to speed around European racetracks at warp speed behind the wheel of an exotic Italian? Your chance could be nigh, as Maserati has announced its 2011 'Master Maserati' driving school programme.

The Maserato driving school courses are conducted at the Varano de Melegari race track which, fittingly, is in Italy near Parma. Maserati says that students will be taught "under the guidance of drivers drawn from Formula One, the World Rally Championship, Indy car games and European touring car championships".

Various cars are employed during the schooling, including the Maserati GranTurismo S, Quattroporte S and Sport GTS models -- and all cars are kitted out with telemetry and data acquisition systems so every single brake pedal press and steering wheel turn can be analysed after the event.

"With the addition of the Master Maserati MC Trofeo driving course, we are now able to offer the experience and training right across the full Maserati driving spectrum," says Glen Sealey, General Manager of Maserati Australia and New Zealand.

"Maserati now offer courses for owners who are new to Maserati ownership and wish to hone their driving skills so that they may fully enjoy the excitement and pleasure of supercar ownership. There are then three different courses aimed at developing and enhancing driving skills up to the highest level, the Master High Performance Course, for road cars."

Priced at 2150 Euros for the introductory course to 4400 Euros for the MC Trofeo course, interested parties can book through their nearest Maserati dealer, though it should be noted that the price does not include airfares.

Interestingly, the MC Trofeo course gives students the chance to drive racing cars, a first for Maserati. These race-prepped cars are based on the Maserati GranTurismo, as Sealey explains: "New for 2011, the Master MC Trofeo course is more than just an experience of what it's like to get behind the wheel of racing car. It includes lessons from experts in racing techniques and skills for drivers contemplating taking their love of performance driving to the level of full competition or for drivers who want a deeper understanding of what is happening when they are watching motorsport. Either way, the Maserati Master MC Trofeo course is a unique and unforgettable experience."

As well as race track experience, the Master Maserati courses also teach participants "...to learn more about the capabilities of the Maserati range and learn skills and techniques that are relevant to the day to day use of Maserati supercars..."

Drivers keen on driving Maserati race cars in Italy should contact their nearest dealer via the Maserati.com.au website.

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