It was a fun-filled weekend for the first anniversary of Mercedes-Benz World. Aside from the jam packed Surrey-based Mercedes-Benz World previously reported, various activities like prize draws wherein 20 visitors got a chance to ride the SLR McLaren or with the Silver Arrows Display Team as they drive through the handling circuits.

But that’s just the start of it, until the event was graced by the presence of one of the world’s greatest motor racing legends, Sir Stirling Moss. According to Carpages, he was there to get the keys of a brand new Smart Fortwo, which is a gift for his wife, Lady Susie Moss.

In a special ceremony, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz UK, Wilfried Steffen, presented the keys to Sir Stirling. After that, Sir Stirling eagerly greeted his fans.

Peter O’Halloran, managing director of Mercedes-Benz World said, “It was an honor to have Sir Stirling with us to celebrate our first anniversary. For many visitors awaiting his appearance, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to come face to face with their racing hero and for those unaware of his arrival it was an extra special birthday treat.”

Attendants of the event were able to get passenger rides on the handling circuits in the AMG, and 4MATIC off-road vehicles throughout the weekend celebration. They also received their own miniature birthday cake.

O’Halloran later added, “The weekend was a great success and with next year’s events calendar already taking shape, we hope that visitors will continue to get involved with all of the excitement Mercedes-Benz World has to offer in 2008.”

News from: http://www.carpages.co.uk/mercedes_benz/mercedes-benz-06-11-07.asp

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