[Jason[98.EL]]

Originally Posted by chevypower

I may be a little naive here, but can't they add a theme park (or some other attraction to bring in more money) without tearing down the track?

they already have one

Originally Posted by turbo_man

The legendary Nürburgring originally opened in 1927, and was nicknamed the 'Green Hell' by famous F1 driver Jackie Stewart, but the decision to upgrade the motorsports complex in 2007, with a rollercoaster theme park, hotel and other facilities, seems to have backfired.

The capital used to fund the project was supposed to be from private investment but the Government ended up fitting the bill, and with the GFC taking its toll on European coffers, the EU wants its almost €400 ($523) million back. The theme park is alleged to be unpopular.

here is the web site as well