The Nurburgring Just Banned Production Car Lap Records

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Trans damm

Read that earlier. I laughed, how are the Internet racers going to brag about how their car is faster at the "ring" after getting beaten down the strip.

That doesn't really make sense. If you're an internet racer, by definition you never visit actual tracks.

[Trans damm]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

That doesn't really make sense. If you're an internet racer, by definition you never visit actual tracks.

Exactly. I read a lot about "who cares about hp or 1/4 mile". It's faster around the ring. But have never been anywhere near the ring, or road course of even auto X for that matter. I guess there argument is null now. Won't have a standard to compete against or brag about.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Trans damm

Exactly. I read a lot about "who cares about hp or 1/4 mile". It's faster around the ring. But have never been anywhere near the ring, or road course of even auto X for that matter. I guess there argument is null now. Won't have a standard to compete against or brag about.

My point was that they can't get beaten at a drag strip they never go to, therefore your comment makes no sense.

[SuperSound]

Originally Posted by Trans damm

Exactly. I read a lot about "who cares about hp or 1/4 mile". It's faster around the ring. But have never been anywhere near the ring, or road course of even auto X for that matter. I guess there argument is null now. Won't have a standard to compete against or brag about.

Blame the Germans. They started the pissing match there, now everyone has been using it but not anymore. I think the reasoning for the speed limits is dumb. For Closed and public sessions, if you are a spectator in the "danger sections" you are there at your own risk. Too much babying from the Green party I bet.

[Trans damm]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

My point was that they can't get beaten at a drag strip they never go to, therefore your comment makes no sense.

After it gets beaten down the strip on the INTERNET, in the mags, on TV. All clear now??

[ilirg]

Originally Posted by SuperSound

Blame the Germans. They started the pissing match there, now everyone has been using it but not anymore. I think the reasoning for the speed limits is dumb. For Closed and public sessions, if you are a spectator in the "danger sections" you are there at your own risk. Too much babying from the Green party I bet.

Its owned by a Russian guy now

[RenegadeXR]

Good. It seems like recently, every manufacturer is boasting a Nurburgring lap time. Stop it already. Just another dumb sound byte for advertising.

[Jeffro19]

That's fine just use the Mazda Laguna speedway times and that will be fine with me

[SuperSound]

Originally Posted by Jeffro19

That's fine just use the Mazda Laguna speedway times and that will be fine with me

Only thing is there really isn't a straight section long enough to let a more powerful car use its power as an advantage. It's it a very technical track good to highlight handling ability.

[NASTY99Z28]

Originally Posted by SuperSound

Only thing is there really isn't a straight section long enough to let a more powerful car use its power as an advantage. It's it a very technical track good to highlight handling ability.

And? That's the point of a well built track car.

[SuperSound]

Originally Posted by NASTY99Z28

And? That's the point of a well built track car.

It wasn't a knock against the track, but wouldn't exactly be a replacement for the high speed corners and straight sections that the Ring offers. Different abilities show up on tracks like the Ring, like the ability to break from 150mph+ for a sharp turn, or hold the corner at 120mph. Not enough room at Laguna Seca for that. At least as far as the Z06, GT350, and Z/28 are concerned.

[ChrisBlair]

Originally Posted by BMR Sales

I think part of this is because of the Financial Mess at the Ring. The Complex was "Sold" and there was supposed to be Hotels, Shopping & even an Amusement Park to add to the Tourist business. Unfortunately the "Buyer" didn't have any money and the Local Government had to take control of it. Even the German GP At Nurburgring was Canceled.

Didn't know that. But what will be the point of the race track in the 'insurance companies dictate how we approach our business' entertainment complex? Race tracks are inherently dangerous.

[truth411]

Hmmm does this mean the C7 Z06 will be the last official production car with a laptime at The Ring?
If so, I hope Chevy got a good laptime.

[NASTY99Z28]

Originally Posted by SuperSound

It wasn't a knock against the track, but wouldn't exactly be a replacement for the high speed corners and straight sections that the Ring offers. Different abilities show up on tracks like the Ring, like the ability to break from 150mph+ for a sharp turn, or hold the corner at 120mph. Not enough room at Laguna Seca for that. At least as far as the Z06, GT350, and Z/28 are concerned.

ahh gotcha