Nurburgring Theme Park

[Dangerous]

NURBURGRING THEME PARK
Legendary circuit to get its own amusement park



As much fun as a 911 round the 'Ring?Germany’s Nurburgring has seen some quick metal in its time but soon all visitors will be able to crack 0-135mph in just 2.5 seconds.

According to reports the circuit is getting its very own theme park and the main attraction will be an insanely fast rollercoaster.

It is understood developers are looking at a piece of land next to the circuit to build the new attraction, which will also feature a new science centre and museum.

The rollercoaster is expected to be two seconds faster than an F1 car to reach 125mph and the track will stretch for 1.2km.

The attraction will be accelerated using compressed air, said the makers.

Plans are already underway for the new theme park, which it is hoped will bring more fans to the circuit each year.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17554

Cant see that will be a good thing as its far too busy to try get some laps as it is! £15-20 per lap with buses/vans might as well not bother.

 

[Housey]

I wonder if it will have a carousel?

 

[Stinky]

Cant see that will be a good thing as its far too busy to try get some laps as it is! £15-20 per lap with buses/vans might as well not bother.

this wont be a good move.

it'll pack out the ring during the summer. not good

 

[NickXX]

It's only really busy during UK bank holidays and the summer. Will be good to have other things to do there for when the track is closed to the public.

 

[mark66]

Cant see that will be a good thing as its far too busy to try get some laps as it is! £15-20 per lap with buses/vans might as well not bother.

Surely they would build a dedicated access road?

 

[TripleT]

I wonder if it will have a carousel?

*groan*

 

[Stinky]

Surely they would build a dedicated access road?

think he means that there will be more poeple attracted there. that will think "while we are here we might as well do a lap" then you get bus load of kids going around the ring making it really busy and harder still to drive at a good fun speed

 

[Dangerous]

Surely they would build a dedicated access road?

Eh?

You get buses/vans/bikes/cars/quads/anything road legal on there as it is!

I wonder if it will have a carousel?

aha

think he means that there will be more poeple attracted there. that will think "while we are here we might as well do a lap" then you get bus load of kids going around the ring making it really busy and harder still to drive at a good fun speed

Indeed.

 

[[TW]Fox]

This is not good - the more popular the ring becomes, the more people who go, the more likely accidents are and, long term, the more likely it is to get closed

 

[Dangerous]

Sounds like a move to create a viable economy for the area that's not based around public access to the 'ring, which has been the main objection in German Parliament to the thing being shut down. So the introduction of a theme park, could be a means to the German Green party getting their way and the 'ring being close to the general public...

Only a theory, but it's my initial thoughts to the above.

Quote From PH - I can see the same happening as they have wanted the place closed for ages.

 

[Stinky]

This is not good - the more popular the ring becomes, the more people who go, the more likely accidents are and, long term, the more likely it is to get closed

100% true.

really going to damage the "I wanna go there year and year again" factor in my opinion. i've been both the last 2 years. first time was on route back from the gumball. mid august, and it was awesome. last year wasnt so great as it was november and wet.

this year i will be going again, in the summer - again on the way back from Gumball. hopfully it will be the best yet, as its going down hill from here if they build this ;(

 

[Dangerous]

I want to go back but with the issues of all the fences/increasing ticket prices and now this why bother..

Not sure if I will go - Might fancy somewhere else instead..

 

[Stinky]

I want to go back but with the issues of all the fences/increasing ticket prices and now this why bother..

Not sure if I will go - Might fancy somewhere else instead..

there is nowhere better than the ring though.

 

[Lashout_UK]

What's the rough area covered by the entire 'ring site?

 

[mark66]

think he means that there will be more poeple attracted there. that will think "while we are here we might as well do a lap" then you get bus load of kids going around the ring making it really busy and harder still to drive at a good fun speed

Aha, got ya.

 

[DreXeL]

This sucks, I've always wanted to 'do' the 'ring, looks like I'll have to get my finger out and do it before it gets too busy/closed

 

[Housey]

Spa is where its at, this is becoming the away day of choice for a number of guys I know.

 

[BigglesPiP]

You need to go on the ring for a week and harass the buses.

 

[thefullcollapse]

awww, i need to buy fast car first, thats at least 5 years off!!!

FAIL

 

[mattpc]

I want to go back but with the issues of all the fences/increasing ticket prices and now this why bother..

Not sure if I will go - Might fancy somewhere else instead..

have you tried going to Spa?

This doesn't sound like good news at all I have to say. I don't really understand why motions are being passed to shut it down anyway. What's the harm? People crashing on the ring doesn't affect people who are not on the circuit (bar the persons families). What's the problem? Have to say tho that for the most part I didn't find the track all that busy on the evening sessions during the week. It was the weekends that were a nightmare and pretty much a waste of time. This news doesn't put me off going back however, on the contrary I think I'd like to go back before it is ruined/closed forever. In a way it is a miracle in our PC, health and safety obcessed world that it is open at all I suppose.