[magic77]

http://www.polizei.rlp.de/internet/n...=1&pagesize=10

Major Crash on the ring total 8cars inc the ring taxi.

[- Paul -]

On Sunday afternoon around 14:00 h, it came on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring in a tourist trip to a serious traffic accident in which a total of eight vehicles were involved. The riders came from several European countries, where the accident apparently took place in two phases.

The cause of the accident was probably caused by speeding. Thus, in the section "mine" a construction company set up by a so-called speed hopper. While three drivers realized this, a fourth driver from England was trying to brake a side collision with a car driving ahead but not prevent. He then hurled into the median strip and about 50 yards back on the road. Here he met with or against the other two cars driving ahead
, the so-playing accident situation were recognized by three other riders and they were able to slow down their cars. Another car, called the ring taxi crashed, but against a decelerating the car. Then came the ring taxi or against any other car on the left side of the road and came to a halt.
he had to be brought to a hospital in Koblenz, a driver seriously injured: assessment of the accident. Two other charioteers slightly injured, they were able to leave a hospital outpatient treatment. Except for a vehicle all cars are severely damaged and no longer roadworthy. There was property damage of more than 100,000 €.
Adenau The police had made ​​several hours working on the accident recording. To determine the exact course of events one valuer was involved.

[Sir_Pigley]

On Sunday afternoon against 14:00 h, it came on the north bow of the Nürburgrings in the frame of a tourist trip to a heavy traffic accident, at which altogether 8 vehicles were involved. The drivers came at the same time out of several European countries whereby the accident happened evidently in 2 phases.

Causal for the accident events was probably superelevated speed. So "mine" is arranged in the stretch section through a construction company a so-called speed funnel. While three vehicle leaders recognized this, a fourth driver was not able to prevent from England a lateral collision with a before pulling out vehicle after brake attempt however. Subsequently it hurled into the green strip and approximately 50 ms further again back on the roadway. Herewith it ventured yet against the two other pulling out automobile.
The accident situation so playing back itself were recognized by three further drivers and were able to brake it its automobiles. A further vehicle, the so-called ring taxi, crashed however against one of the braking vehicles. Subsequently the ring taxi knocked yet against a further automobile and came to the left next to the roadway for standing.
Balance of the accident: A driver heavily injures; he had to be brought into a hospital in Coblenz. Two further vehicle handlebars easily injures, were able to leave it after ambulatory treatment a hospital again. Up to a vehicle all automobiles considerably are damaged and no longer in running order. A property damage of far emerged over 100,000 €.
The police out of Adenau was busied several hours with the accident reception. To the determination of the exact circumstances, an expert was consulted.

[MEGA]

Damn I was just logging in to post this myself.

My topic name was going to be "shattered ring".

Oh well.

[magic77]

Theres certain posts coming up on STR stating NAG (owners of the ring) trying to cover up fact the taxi was involved.

Lot of noise fact there where no marshalls etc around.

Seems its getting not good over there, youd think with the constant rise in lap prices they would start to put up marshalls at the bad corners etc. Instead they just use the money to subside the failing complex at the F1.

I think unless they impose cars on track quotas and decent safety these kind of issue will just increase.

I for one will be planning to go next time during the week as weekends these days are just becoming way to crowded.

[MEGA]

Originally Posted by magic77

Theres certain posts coming up on STR stating NAG (owners of the ring) trying to cover up fact the taxi was involved.

Lot of noise fact there where no marshalls etc around.

Seems its getting not good over there, youd think with the constant rise in lap prices they would start to put up marshalls at the bad corners etc. Instead they just use the money to subside the failing complex at the F1.

I think unless they impose cars on track quotas and decent safety these kind of issue will just increase.

I for one will be planning to go next time during the week as weekends these days are just becoming way to crowded.

I agree. Ring has been going in a bad direction ever since the new administration 3 or so years ago. I've only been driving 6 years and yet can remember the 14 euro lap. Can't believe it's now 24 and set to go up again. Disgraceful. In that time all they've done is built a rollercoaster no one uses through a museum no one visits, near a ferarri sponsored empty hall.

The old musem was great with the indoor karting track and it just seemed so much less automated. Some of the spirit of the track has gone imho.

The buildings are nice but if they destroy the northloop to fund it, or continue to take the micky: Then I can't see anything good coming of this.. Eventually safety groups etc will get their way and then that is the end.

[dxb335d]

I don't think things have changed..... Ive seen larger accidents at the ring.

Last month a stag do ended in tradegy when a guy from the UK was killed when he was thrown from a rolling Clio.

Its a dangerous place, we all know that. Its always been a nightmare for marshalling. They never used to do it, do they now then?! (On tourist days)

[willhollin]

There are more marshals in the car park than out on the track!

[magic77]

if they invested even a small portion to the ring carpark and tourist days what they wasted on that f1 circus it would have create a legacy for years to come.

Prices go up but each year we find overcrowded congested car park. Would help if they put some money into that instead of the fancy ringkart system and damm rollercoaster which last time I heard was broken

[Real Thing]

Few more pics here:
http://swine.imgur.com/nurburgring_crash#044dY

[rogerxp]

Wonder how many of these weren't insured (see other 'ring' thread) .

[MEGA]

Originally Posted by rogerxp

Wonder how many of these weren't insured (see other 'ring' thread) .

It's a risk you take when driving on the ring.

Shit happens. The only thing I'd be surprised about would be if any third party SERIOUSLY expected to get paid after someone had hit them on the ring. It's a case of knock for knock but cock off. You don't want to play by big boys rules stay off the race track.

[Alpina_B3_Lux]

That's certainly one of the more major accidents. But if you drive there on a week-end and see how crazy and irresponsible some people drive there (i.e. doing 200 km/h with 50cm safety distance in a group of 4 cars or racing each other through bends with marginal safety distance) you can't really be surprised.

During track days there are usually some more reasonable persons there, but on the week-ends it's sometimes really crazy. Also because the differences in speed are much higher, and less people with experience drive around. Some just think because they've got a powerful car they own the track - a big mistake on such a tricky circuit.

Only three weeks ago a Corvette crashed right in front of me about 400 meters further on where the accident happened yesterday. The driver very obviously overestimated his skill serviously, like so many do, and went into the armco at around 140 km/h. I don't pity him at all, it's just luck that no other drivers had to pay for his hubris.

Alpina_B3_Lux

[RCUK]

Im glad ive driven that track once... cos the way things are going and the horror stories i keep reading really makes me doubt i ever will again - under touristfarten at least.

Maybe on an organised track event.

[Alpina_B3_Lux]

Originally Posted by RCUK

Im glad ive driven that track once... cos the way things are going and the horror stories i keep reading really makes me doubt i ever will again - under touristfarten at least.

It's got nothing to do with a bad digestion and unwanted gases, you know.

Sorry, I really could not resist.

Alpina_B3_Lux

[RCUK]

Bet there was a bit of bad digestion for a few of those drivers....

Esp the ones footing the bill for the repairs and recompense to the track.