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11-06-2011, 04:05 AM | #1 |
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Nordschleife Laps up 2 Euros more for 2012
http://www.nuerburgring-shop.de/tour..._from_store=de
Talk about socking it to the consumer I guess since they owe Rheinland Pfalz over 5 million Euros in back rent and possibly even more in the coming months and other people that have stores in the Ring Werks (what a joke ) are bailing out like rats from a sinking ship they can make it harder for common people to enjoy one of the best tracks in the world.
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bummer...I might try to do 1 more trip this fall before I sell my 135.
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I wouldn't do it man. too slick out there now.
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When was the last time they increased rates? A 2 Euro hike is an 8% increase. That alone doesn't seem like it's really socking it to the consumer. Maybe it would seem different if i was close by and was able to visit frequently. I'm super jealous of any body that's able to visit it more than once every few years.
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11-06-2011, 12:00 PM | #6 |
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I think the first time I went to the Ring back in 1991 it only cost 8 DM. That's 4 euros! lol And... there was hardly anyone drving on the Ring, back then.
Since they got rid of the old Opa who took your money in his hand to run a lap... and since they got rid of the old Ring Musem just in front of the Dorit Hotel... things have changed for the worse. I miss those old days of the Ring. Now it is way too commercialized. Btw... I still have my old Ring ticket from that old Opa!! |
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The 'Ring is also severely in debt because of poor mismanagement decisions. Their biggest draws are F1 every 2 years and this year was a loss of revenue of 13million Euros from the race due to poor turnout and the ADAC 24Hrs of Nurburgring, who now maybe plan to leave after their contract is up due to current 'Ring management demanding an almost 200% monetary increase to sponsor the event. I could tell you alot more but I would be here until next week.....
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I was wondering if that was the case. That does sound pretty annoying. Has the increased price decreased demand at all -- i.e. do you see fewer cars on the track?
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The thing that pisses me off worse (I think) is that the Nordschliefe is the only thing out there making money and the 2 jack holes running Nurburgring GmbH keep raising prices and cutting costs there do that they can continue losing money with everything else :-(
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I just want to do one lap so I can cross it off the list.
A real shame that I finally live nearby but now the track is poorly managed. |
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Hey GS, How do you get times to run at Spa? Do you have to make appointments or are there slots or something? That is a track that I really want to go run at.
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215 euro's for four runs --> 25 min. each This friday (hollyday here ) is the last public day this year @ Dave, i'm feeling a bit here cuz I really haven't got a clou. But I don't think so. Afterall it's located in the forrest (sort of) but I know one thing: it has so much lesser debts than NS |
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Dude, I've wanted to drive Spa for a while now (along with Hockenheim Ring). Too bad I'd have to leave the 1M at home and take the MINI
(The MINI's been on the Nurburgring, Silverstone and the Tail of the Dragon so I need to add Spa and Hockenheim to it's resume )
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I'd be down for a trip to Spa next spring.
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It's located in a convent (donjons ) wich lies in the nearby town called Stavelot. Open everyday from 10:00 till 18:00 hrs www.abbayedestavelot.be |
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http://www.abbayedestavelot.be/code/en/muse_02.asp# THANKS man!!! I'll put this museum on my List! So... I guess we should plan an event for Springtime? |
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