Nurburgring bought by Russian oligarch

[pinkpanther008]

Nurburgring bought by Russian oligarch, does this mean the end of the venue as we know it?

[DazBlackCSL]

Originally Posted by pinkpanther008

Nurburgring bought by Russian oligarch, does this mean the end of the venue as we know it?

Doubt it, the amount of money they make from just the TF alone, wasted laps that don't get used, hardly any investment of the old circuit by way of infrastructure etc.

If true I would of thought it can only be a good thing ... 1. Someone has actually come through with funds & 2. Not short of a few bob to possibly enhance what already exists.

[Yanto]

Originally Posted by DazBlackCSL

Doubt it, the amount of money they make from just the TF alone, wasted laps that don't get used, hardly any investment of the old circuit by way of infrastructure etc.

If true I would of thought it can only be a good thing ... 1. Someone has actually come through with funds & 2. Not short of a few bob to possibly enhance what already exists.

Agree with Daz unless same dude that bought TVR....

Nurburgring cycle lanes anyone ?







(I'll await the sharpened umbrella )

[Clubber]

I never understood why none of the major car manufacturers bought it ? It is small change for them and totally taxable If I am not wrong. Especially BMW with all of its facilities and investment already in the region.

Such an iconic race track and arguably the most famous one in the world with a price not more than a few Knightsbridge apartments... Go figure..

[Pip1968]

Originally Posted by Yanto

Agree with Daz unless same dude that bought TVR....

Nurburgring cycle lanes anyone ?

(I'll await the sharpened umbrella )

Too late for that........

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by pinkpanther008

Nurburgring bought by Russian oligarch, does this mean the end of the venue as we know it?

If they install SMIRNOFF fountains all over the place and it's on tap this could be the start of a new era