Nurburgring saved by state bailout Finally, a bailout for something that is actually cool has been extended to an entity that really deserves it. Germany’s renowned Nurburgring, the legendary and notorious racetrack, has been bailed out by the government of Rhineland-Palatinate, the state of Germany “the Ring” occupies. Looking after the Nurburgring One of the most intimidating tracks in the world is Nurburgring in the Eiffel Mountains of western Germany. It has a lot of twists, turns and hills, making it a road worth trying for drivers. Most supporters will say it is the best track in the world and is much better than anything else around. However, the track is in financial trouble. The business that operates the track, according to AutoGuide, is struggling with debts of almost $500 million and is serious danger of insolvency. However, the government of Rhineland-Palatinate, the state that “the ‘Ring,” as it’s often called sits in, has extended a loan to help save it. The Nurburgring bailout, according to AutoBlog, has allocated funds of 254 million euros (about $312 million) to pay the track’s debts. Borrowing for other development The track’s entire debt will not get paid off since the track’s operators borrowed 330 million euros, and it is mostly to help with that. Nurburgring GmbH is the holding company that borrowed 235 million for building around the track in 2009, according to the Guardian. The development projects were meant to bring in more tourists with hotels, an amusement park and places to shop. There is a holding business that handles the Nurburgring, but it is also 90 percent state-owned. Since development, the track has been staggering, financially, though due almost entirely to the surrounding tourist complex. The section of the complex devoted to driving, i.e. the Nurburgring itself and most specifically the Nordschleife, or “north loop,” consistently generates a profit through car makers testing and public track days. Formula One boss may purchase it Bernie Ecclestone, the head of Formula One, has said that he would personally purchase the Nurburgring if that’s what it took to save the famous track. He might be waiting for it to fall even further, which would be very shrewd business-wise. The German Grand Prix Formula One race currently alternates between a race circuit in Hockenheim and the Nubrugring’s sudschleife, or “south loop.” The track is notorious for the danger posed to drivers who aren’t able to manage it. Dozens of individuals have lost their lives there in accidents, both amateurs and, until races ceased on the northern circuit, Formula One drivers. Sir Jackie Stewart, three-time Formula One world
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