Big turnout for first ever SLK Day at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands

STAMFORD, U.K. - June 30, 2014 - PRLog -- The event was held at Mercedes-Benz World, within the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit and next to the Brooklands Museum. Organiser of the event Tony De Frates commented: “At one point Brooklands Drive was full to bursting with SLKs – possibly the largest number ever seen together in the UK.”

All drivers received an MB World goody bag containing a commemorative mug, a special reprint of Classic and Sports Car's January 2014 SLK buyers' guide and other goodies provided by Peter Best Insurance Services and Footman James. A free prize draw was held with prizes donated by the SL Shop and Mercedes-Benz UK.

This was a day devoted to Mercedes’ smaller sports model and although all versions were welcomed – from the first launched in 1996 to the latest models on sale today – it was the first generation R170 SLK that were most in evidence. Indeed the winner of the ‘Shine and Show’ competition was Simon Cheesman who had rescued a rusty and very tired early SLK320, restoring it himself and painting it in a striking blue. Runner up was John Cummings who made a mini exhibition around his SLK55 AMG. Both enthusiasts were presented with a special gift pack courtesy of Meguiar's car care by Club Chairman Ian Keers.

Two talks one technical and the other non-technical were held during the day by Club experts and several parade laps were made by some 70 or so SLKs around the MB World circuit.

The event was so popular the Club will now be making the SLK Day an annual fixture.

The Mercedes-Benz Club

The Club has over 10,000 members and organises a huge range of events for them – including national and international rallies, a national concours competition and lots of social occasions, including pub meetings across the country.

It is the only UK club recognised by Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd and Daimler AG. Founded in 1952, it is the oldest Mercedes club in the world and caters for Mercedes-Benz cars of all ages. It publishes a monthly, full colour, 80-plus page, A4 magazine and offers an exclusive range of Club merchandise.

The Club provides a comprehensive range of technical support for its members via Model Register Captains and Technical Advisers, plus forums and a Technical Reference Library on the members’ pages of its website. Members also receive the Club Directory, which includes the ‘Good Garage Guide’ of members’ recommendations.

Club members can take advantage of preferential terms from a wide range of companies and organisations. These include exclusive insurance policies plus discounts from appointed Mercedes-Benz dealers,hotel groups, ferry operators and oncar accessories.

UK membership costs £35 (if paid by direct debit) plus a one-off £5 joining fee. To join please call 0845 6032660 or 01780 482111, or visit

http://www.mercedes-benz-club.co.uk

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Caption for photos supplied with this release: SLKs on the handling circuit at Mercedes-Benz World.