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v6sonoma · 12-20-2010, 12:47 PM

It would seem the Nurburgring is in danger of being turned into an amusement park.

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Race tracks open and race tracks close. It's an unfortunate reality. But there are some circuits that we simply couldn't imagine the world carrying on without. Like the Nürburgring Norschleife.

Lamentable as it may be to even ponder, the legendary road-course in Germany is apparently in trouble, and not the kind that Lassie can save them from. The track is reportedly half a billion euros in debt, and while the government apparently wants to help, that support has apparently arrived in the form of indoor roller-coasters and other amusements built by private companies. Unfortunately, all the 'Ring really needed was a new parking lot and some maintenance.

With the unthinkable looming on the horizon, supporters have enlisted one Sabine Schmitz – the Ring Mistress herself – to campaign on their behalf. Follow the jump to hear her plea, and check out SaveTheRing on Facebook for more.. Hat tip to msport!

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/20/v...ing/#continued

THE EVIL TW1N · 12-20-2010, 02:32 PM

What does this have to do with Marty mcfly?

v6sonoma · 12-20-2010, 05:03 PM

Nothing. lol

BigDan · 12-20-2010, 06:02 PM

Today is FLD 1,000th episode and goes to Nurburgring

LostInMoscow · 12-21-2010, 04:49 AM

Think about it! If they left the ring in tact, and put an amusement park around it, and you could still drive on the ring just like now, what's the problem? It might be a long term solution to the ring's financial problems and the very thing that keeps it open. Maybe it's not so bad?

Now, if they want to close the ring, then screw 'em!

*Mindz* · 12-21-2010, 04:58 AM

That hat is creepy.

@ Moscow. Think of what people would think if Disneyland needed money and built a brothel in the castle at Disneyland. It completely goes against what the land is all about. Yeah it would make sense financially, but it wouldn't seem right to some people.

LostInMoscow · 12-21-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

That hat is creepy.

@ Moscow. Think of what people would think if Disneyland needed money and built a brothel in the castle at Disneyland. It completely goes against what the land is all about. Yeah it would make sense financially, but it wouldn't seem right to some people.

Totally agree! However, it's better than a bulldozer! I don't like the Steelers playing at Heinz Field instead of 3-Rivers stadium, but it pays the bills. Money talks loud these days.

A brothel at Disney? Where do you come up with this stuff?

*Mindz* · 12-21-2010, 05:25 AM

First thought was toyota plant at nascar, but I thought for a little while longer to think of things that don't quite go together.

I agree it pays the bills, but when it ruins nostalgia, you can bet people will do everything they can to protect it.

v6sonoma · 12-21-2010, 06:19 AM

Sure it's a great idea till a supercar goes off the track and slides into a line of children waiting in line at the teacups.

Zabo · 12-21-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Sure it's a great idea till a supercar goes off the track and slides into a line of children waiting in line at the teacups.

Well you've got to take into account the varried responses as well..

Europe and America: "CLOSE DOWN THE TRACK! THINK OF THE CHILDREN!"

Rest of World: "Eh.."

Tiny island in the pacific: "DINNER!"

12-20-2010, 05:03 PM	#3
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Nothing. lol __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

12-21-2010, 04:49 AM	#5
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	Think about it! If they left the ring in tact, and put an amusement park around it, and you could still drive on the ring just like now, what's the problem? It might be a long term solution to the ring's financial problems and the very thing that keeps it open. Maybe it's not so bad? Now, if they want to close the ring, then screw 'em! __________________

12-21-2010, 04:58 AM	#6
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	That hat is creepy. @ Moscow. Think of what people would think if Disneyland needed money and built a brothel in the castle at Disneyland. It completely goes against what the land is all about. Yeah it would make sense financially, but it wouldn't seem right to some people. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-21-2010, 05:25 AM	#8
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	First thought was toyota plant at nascar, but I thought for a little while longer to think of things that don't quite go together. I agree it pays the bills, but when it ruins nostalgia, you can bet people will do everything they can to protect it. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-21-2010, 06:19 AM	#9
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Sure it's a great idea till a supercar goes off the track and slides into a line of children waiting in line at the teacups. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

12-20-2010, 02:32 PM	#2
THE EVIL TW1N Banned Drives: 2003 Cobra Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,925	What does this have to do with Marty mcfly?

12-20-2010, 06:02 PM	#4
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	Today is FLD 1,000th episode and goes to Nurburgring

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