[SplitPersonality]

I know this has come up in the petrolhead news a fair few times, but I think it may have actually happened... The Ring is now for sale as of tomorrow!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/SaveTheRing?hc_location=stream

http://bridgetogantry.com/2/index.php/home/news/497-the-ring-is-for-sale-and-it-s-scaring-me

These are not happy times!

 

[vrt]

The ring up for sale tomorrow

€120mill

Think anycar compaines will buy it?

VAG
or
GM

Can't see anysupercar compaines buying it

Regards
Vrt

 

[SplitPersonality]

They may well do, it's whether or they would let tourists on it that worries me. Can't believe no one else has posted in this thread.

 

[jon_R32]

honestly I don't get all the hype about the ring.

 

[R32_Scott]

Not good :-( was planning a European road trip next year with a stop off at the ring :-(

 

[vrt]

They may well do, it's whether or they would let tourists on it that worries me. Can't believe no one else has posted in this thread.

It was posted ages ago, but dnt think ppl(like ourself) genuinely it would go to sale under the hammer.
€120mill alot of cash, but if they were attracting enough tourists would that not cover it?

Or even let racing back to it such
f1
moto gp
dtm
le mans

Am sure one of them everyyear would produce good enough money,
Think biggest track ever, 14.2mile or something.
The track has everything in it from
Chicanes to
Straights to
Camber changes
Everything
Just th crowd attraction at most of those event would generate some turnover i think.

Regards
Vrt

 

[SplitPersonality]

It's one of my favourite places on earth, love every aspect of it and the surrounding area.

 

[FLYER]

its a good place to crash your car imo..

 

[craggsy]

The track isn't upto standards to have super bikes or F1. Little to no run off at best.
Personally I love the place and had many days there and good laps but its a dying thing now with all the idiots in clapped out cars thinking they are the new vettel et al.

The F1 circuit is the only real asset it has to businesses to use if it can get the F1 permanently.

All my opinion tho

 

[FLYER]

this is why i wouldnt go to the ring in my car


blue mk4 R32 near the end

 

[vrt]

this is why i wouldnt go to the ring in my car

Video Link:

blue mk4 R32 near the end

Is it a british one?
Who in there right mind go take a crv which is like a brick on jelly legs round a track?
I think the stig would even say no pal your on to plums.

Regards
Vrt

 

[Fat Head]

jesus, that crv had no chance, but that wouldnt happen to our cars, we arent made of polystyrene and jelly

 

[vrt]

Crv probs could go round the track, quick in 4x4 terms.
But regardless if you are in a:
Crv
R32
M5
F150
Westminster
Superleggra
Gsxr 1000
Or Transit

ONE BAD DECISION OR FAULT
And you could be lucky to walk away from it.
Yeah you say it could that track,
Lets be honest tho, how many times have you seen a rolled motor or something that wrote off, on a B-Road or stretch of road you know everyone floors along that bit.

Regards
Vrt

 

[vrt]

Found this relating to the ring:

Bidding Begins at the Ring
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/5/17/Bidding-Begins-at-the-Ring-7714376
from CarBuzz

Regards
Vrt

 

[vrt]

Maybe be a daft question but what happens if no ones or company buys the track???

Sure it come under german listed thing, were it can not be touched only raced apon(jesus i never thot i would type that sentence out)

Regards
Vrt

 

[SplitPersonality]

I really don't know mate, don't think the gents in the vid touched upon that.

I agree that taking a trip to The Ring is not too removed from smashing it down your favourite B roads. It's a place that demands respect, but I've seen plenty of people bring their cars home.