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Discussion in 'Other German' started by TeamF1Jr, Jan 3, 2006.

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  1. TeamF1Jr

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    #1 TeamF1Jr, Jan 3, 2006
    Unless its a repost I haven't seen yet, I'm surprised no one has brought up the SPEEDTV Tommy Kendall Test Drive show last night. It featured Tommy on the track with Mika Hakkinen and Klaus Ludwig with plenty of behind the scenes stuff at the AMG facility. It was a terrific, one that makes you want to go out an buy one right afterwards. Especially the SLK55.
     
  2. ^@#&

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    #2 ^@#&, Jan 3, 2006
    I am soooo pissed off that I missed all of it except for the SL55 part...I waited 3 damn days to watch it and missed it...
     
  3. indaville

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    #3 indaville, Jan 4, 2006
    It was pretty good. I missed part of it b/c I was switching between it and the f-ball game.
     
  4. Juice It

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    #4 Juice It, Jan 4, 2006
    I watched as well. Wasn't what I expected. Basically showed the host kissing ass and following the race car drivers around in the cars. Not much detail about the cars. Def not a top gear show.
     
  5. Carrera_gtcrazy

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    #5 Carrera_gtcrazy, Jan 4, 2006
    That was last night? Argh i missed it! I thought for somereason it was tonight! Anyone know if there going to reair it?
     
  6. Dino Martini

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    #6 Dino Martini, Jan 4, 2006
    I missed that last night :(
     
  7. speedy_sam

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    #7 speedy_sam, Jan 4, 2006
    I liked the show a lot - nice to see the "Hakk attack" back again and the Le Mans legend Klaus Ludwig.

    American automotive shows are usually cut and dry so I am used to it.

    I am sure Speed will repeat it ...
     
  8. Fastviper

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    #8 Fastviper, Jan 4, 2006
    I have speedTV on demand I wonder if its available I will have to see when i get home.
     
  9. MarkPDX

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    #9 MarkPDX, Jan 4, 2006
    I agree.... it was OK for a little bit but after a while it seemed like an advert that just wouldn't end.
     
  10. Driven1413

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    #10 Driven1413, Jan 4, 2006
    You guys all need Tivo. I recorded it and plan to watch it soon. Im looking forward to the SL65 segment.
     
  11. jknight

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    #11 jknight, Jan 5, 2006
    Wow Sam - I totally agree with you! I thought it was great. Here's the scoop from Speed TV - Mika caught my interest regarding DTM with his comments regarding the series and I think we will punt some F1 races in Europe this year and go to a couple DTM instead - real racing instead of a processional.

    http://www.dtm.de/index.en.php

    Here's the scoop from SpeedTv:

    Carol


    IT’S A SPECIAL ONE-HOUR ÜBER-TEST DRIVE ON SPEED!

    SPEED Channel heads to the land of beer, brauts and the autobahn to check out another thrilling German invention: the AMG performance line from Mercedes-Benz.

    Taking steady aim at the supercar market with 11 different muscle-flexing, asphalt-eating AMG models, Mercedes-Benz’s premier line aims to offer uncompromising performance – wrapped in unparalleled luxury.

    TEST DRIVE host, 4 time Trans Am Champion Tommy Kendall checks out 5 of those 11 vehicles, including: the CLS55 AMG, SL65 AMG, SL55 AMG, E55 AMG and SLK55 AMG.

    Join Kendall, two-time World Champion Mika Haekkinen, three-time winner of the 24-hours of Le mans, Klaus Ludwig, and others as they toss these sexy beasts around the Hockenheim Racetrack and the German countryside!

    AIRS JANUARY 19th, 6pm ET – DON’T MISS IT!

    Other times...
    Sunday, Jan. 22, 2pm ET
    Monday, Jan. 23, 3am ET
    Friday, Feb. 3, 10pm ET

    SPEED CHANNEL – FUEL YOUR PASSION
     

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