Kia Stinger Experience Tour

[davebo]

Looks like Kia is taking the Stinger around the country and doing test drives on a closed course. I signed up for the Washington, D.C. one but definitely keep an eye out for one in your area.
L.A. 2/24-25
Dallas 3/3-4
D.C. 3/10-11
Charlotte 3/17-18
NY 3/24-25
Boston 3/31-4/1
Chicago 4/7-8
Houston 4/14-15
Phoenix 4/21-22
Kia Stinger Experience

 

[Luminary]

I signed up for the Washington, D.C.

Same here. So exciting!!

 

[Mike_TX]

Says we'll be comparing the Stinger to Porsche's and BMW's with professional drivers on a performance course. March 3rd.

Sounds like fun!

 

[westcoastGT]

Says we'll be comparing the Stinger to Porsche's and BMW's with professional drivers on a performance course. March 3rd.

Sounds like fun!

Maybe like this

 

[westcoastGT]

take lots of pics and vids , should be a blast to see the event in person !! Lucky guy !

 

[Mike_TX]

Right - per my other thread I'm on for March 3 in Dallas!

 

[Bigserver1]

This is awesome! Just signed up for the one in Phoenix in April!

 

[jwhollan]

What does this entail I wonder (couldn't find detail on that link). Is it a leisurely stroll around a track, or do you get a chance to strap a helmet on and really push this thing?

 

[eljay]

What does this entail I wonder (couldn't find detail on that link). Is it a leisurely stroll around a track, or do you get a chance to strap a helmet on and really push this thing?

Since my local event's at Santa Anita, which means in the parking lot, not on a track, it sounds like they might be setting up something like they did for the auto reviewers or at SEMA--driving through the cones, etc.

How appropriate! That parking lot is where I had my first driving "lesson."

 

[davebo]

Yeah our D.C. one is at FedEx Field in the parking lot and I've been to SCCA autocross events there before, so I imagine a cone course will be exactly what they'll do.

 

[Chris]

I certainly wouldn't be surprised if they don't let you drive at all. Maybe just get in the car and someone else drives you around the "course"

 

[davebo]

I certainly wouldn't be surprised if they don't let you drive at all. Maybe just get in the car and someone else drives you around the "course"

The e-mail was intentionally vague:
"How does the 2018 Kia Stinger GT perform against a Porsche, BMW and Audi? Find out at the Stinger Experience Tour – an exciting event, coming to a city near you.

Test-drive Stinger GT and its competitors on a performance course, with a professional driver as your copilot. Launch the Stinger GT from 0 to 60 in 4.7 seconds.1 See how it handles tight corners. Feel the exhilaration. Spaces are limited, so find your location and reserve your driver’s seat today. "

So yeah, there's a professional driver involved, but it say's they're a co-pilot, so I guess we do get to drive.

 

[jwhollan]

I certainly wouldn't be surprised if they don't let you drive at all. Maybe just get in the car and someone else drives you around the "course"

Nah. The waiver that is posted on there mentions requirements for driving, including a breathalyzer test where if you test anything above 0.0, you can still go as a passenger but cant drive.

 

[Chris]

Nah. The waiver that is posted on there mentions requirements for driving, including a breathalyzer test where if you test anything above 0.0, you can still go as a passenger but cant drive.

Cool, hopefully some of you go, and report back your experience. Take a GoPro...

 

[Kia Stinger]

No Florida? What the POOP?!

 

[Mike_TX]

Says we'll be comparing the Stinger to Porsche's and BMW's with professional drivers on a performance course. March 3rd.

Sounds like fun!

Nah, my post was folded into the wrong one ... that's the other event, the Stinger Experience Tour, not the Owner's Event.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Nah, my post was folded into the wrong one ... that's the other event, the Stinger Experience Tour, not the Owner's Event.

Is it correct now?

 

[Kazz]

One way I can let my sons drive my car without them actually driving my car. LOL Hope to get us all at the same one. Very cool! I've not gotten the email, but thanks for the link!

 

[Mike_TX]

Is it correct now?

Yep, you got it this time. lol.

 

[Rufus]

Nothing for the Pacific Northwest? Boo.....