Save the Ring
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I play poker for a living and have done pretty well for myself, Enough so that i could comfortably retire and im only 29. I own my own House, Boat, Car and Would at the drop of a hat give it all up to save the ring. I still dont think it would be enough to put a dent in there debts 
GinoLicious
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That is just terrible. I wish that huge video wasn't in German so I could listen to it. Very interested in this. I don't see why they would build a rollercoaster beside a race track.
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- steveween
Save the Ring!
How about Polyphony selling a premium RUF and giving the proceeds to the Ring? I don't know where the money would go or what it would do but a lot of people would buy it. Or perhaps better yet sell a RUF pack with a Save the Ring liveried race car to raise awareness. They could mention the tracks situation in the car description.
Getting the word out is the best we can do for now.
There are no lazy people, just uninspired ones, as they say.
How about Polyphony selling a premium RUF and giving the proceeds to the Ring? I don't know where the money would go or what it would do but a lot of people would buy it. Or perhaps better yet sell a RUF pack with a Save the Ring liveried race car to raise awareness. They could mention the tracks situation in the car description.
Getting the word out is the best we can do for now.
There are no lazy people, just uninspired ones, as they say.
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No I don't. I never said it was a good idea. I was thinking along the lines of the tsunami relief PS3 theme. As part of a larger plan small donations can make a difference. Surely Polyphony won't raise a billion euro to clear all the debt but as I said awareness and public support are most important now. A "Save the Ring" RUF DLC pack would be an awsome way to bring attention to the issue, regardless of where the money went. Many GT5 players have wished for a premium RUF. And maybe the money could go to the Save the Ring movement rather than the circuit itself.
Bottom line, all petrol-heads want the Ring sorted out. I'm just pondering ways that Gran Turismo and the GTPlanet community can help.
Bottom line, all petrol-heads want the Ring sorted out. I'm just pondering ways that Gran Turismo and the GTPlanet community can help.
McLaren
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Where did I or anyone else say anything about tearing up the track? In fact, chances are that track will be there for the remainder of time; it just may or may not be operational in 10-20 years.
But, I'll take the words of Porsche engineers over people on the web fearing things will still happen. These guys are the absolute closest folks to knowing what is & what isn't happening at the 'Ring. Even if they're wrong, there's nothing that we can do besides sign petitions & start donations. But petitions don't cover the costs, & the donations would have to be amazingly high.
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- steveween
I meant the "tearing up the track" bit to mean that I'm NOT worried and I believe the Porsche engineers, or anyone that says the track will be ok. I'm just saying it's good to show support if you hope for the best possible outcome.
Sorry if my phrasing obscured the point I was trying to make.
Sorry if my phrasing obscured the point I was trying to make.
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Autoweek: Nürburgring financial-rescue plan hits snag, bankruptcy still possible.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120810/f1/120819994
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120810/f1/120819994
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- steveween
The Ring is officially for sale.
Autoweek: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130318/CARNEWS/130319813
Bridgetogantry: http://bridgetogantry.com/2/index.php/home/news/497-the-ring-is-for-sale-and-it-s-scaring-me
Autoweek: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130318/CARNEWS/130319813
Bridgetogantry: http://bridgetogantry.com/2/index.php/home/news/497-the-ring-is-for-sale-and-it-s-scaring-me
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- race_emhard
I think we ought to start raising some cash.
braunracing88
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lets raise money and claim the ring as property of GTPlanet than use that to take over the world.
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- Exitist_8
Best idea I've ever heard.
Makes you wonder if every member kicked in 20 bucks..............
multiple times.............
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Honestly I thought about that not for gtplanet but to raise money on the web to save it and all have a share on it.
Every single member would need to put in approx. €525/$678.
Also it's not just about buying the track, you then need a heck of a lot of money to actually operate the track.
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