Jew Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 ^Wow. That article really makes me wonder who is behind the test run. Did they get approval for their own modifications? Or did S&S come in already as a way to settle this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aveko Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 As the article is from January I can see this test run beeing maintained by S & S.. but on the other hand this test run could just be a part of a investigation led by the court or the owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topthrillmaverick Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 It's going to be a race to see which opens first: Flying Turns or this coaster! As someone who's home park is Knoebels, my money is on Ringracer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Interesting, nice to see that this is not completely dead. Maybe they can get the legal stuff all worked out and the coaster open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Had completely forgotten about this ride as I assumed it was dead forever. I give this project a slight edge over Flying Turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Rhein Zeitung - 09.01.2013 Once again trouble concerning the Ring Racer - Owners sue U.S. manufacturer The U.S. manufacturer is willing to supply the missing components of the safety concept for the first time, but requests payment in the six-digit range for them! The owners say in reply: "This offer is in form and content unacceptable" Therefore the owners have filed a lawsuit against "S & S Worldwide" located in the U.S. state of Utah. The lawsuit will begin after the advance payment reached the adminstration of the court. ... According to the contract of purchase (May 08) the company "S & S Worldwide," is obligated to adopt all safety requirements by the German and the local government. These requirements were never fulfilled by S&S and as a result the district administration has denied the construction and operating license. ... Meanwhile the Nürburgring Automotive GmbH (NAG) even tried to develop their own salvage conceptions and submit the biomedical report but this attempt was rejected by the administration of the dirstrict. Now the U.S. manufacturers is willing to supply the missing documents and components but claims financial compensation from the bankrupt Nürburgring GmbH as soon as "the permits are granted" which means "the ring-Racer is working properly". The owners refuse this offer, especially as the lawyers of the U.S. manufacturer never mementioned the overdue penalty to be paid by S & S. The owners claim that the failures of the U.S. company are undeniable, furthermore the owners consider the safety requirements of the district administration as rereasonable. Therefore the owners consider the bebehavior of "S & S Worldwide," as "quite shameless". Spokesman Pietro Nuvoloni proclaimed: "The behaviour of the company, has been the primary factor that has prevented the proper issuing of the construction permits and operating licenses. Nowadays the company requires a huge amount of money for the effort to remedy defects caused by the company. Such an offer is absurd" Damn, I hope for the sake of S&S that this is not true, but why else would they sue them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 more news... apparently the following was published in a newspaper this week they are "expecting" the coaster to be open before july 7th (when the F1 visits) could it?? would it?? will it?? time will tell.. big article the important part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I wish them well. S&S launched coasters can be a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Wasn't that ride send to the junkyard? I'm interested to see them try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 ^It was SBNO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Should have just gotten a Powder Keg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Nice to see this ride hasn't been scrapped yet. This coaster certainly has one troubled history behind it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimace Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 According to the LA times, Ring Racer is set to open July 7th. By Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times staff writer June 25, 2013, 8:15 a.m. The long-anticipated RingRacer at Germany's Nurburgring racetrack is set to join the ranks of the fastest roller coasters in the world when it reopens this summer after a four-year delay. Back in 2009, the $15-million compressed-air-launch coaster was billed as the fastest coaster in the world with a top speed of 135 mph. Built by Utah-based S&S Worldwide, RingRacer was designed to launch with a force of 5.6 Gs and travel along a 4,000-foot-long track running between the grandstands and the racecourse. Reaching maximum acceleration in 2.5 seconds, the coaster would accelerate twice as fast as the Formula One single-seater cars that race at the renowned Grand Prix track 75 miles northwest of Frankfurt. RingRacer never achieved the record-setting pace. With Formula One champion Michael Schumacher on board in July 2009, RingRacer operated at approximately 80 mph during its maiden run because the braking system was "not quite working well enough," according to Autosport magazine. Within weeks of the debut, a problem with the launch system forced the closure of the new coaster. A few months later, an explosion while testing the pneumatic launch injured seven people and damaged a nearby building, according to the General-Anzeiger newspaper. Since then the idled 125-foot-tall coaster has stood as a constant reminder of the failed attempt at the record books. Over the ensuing years, the few photos of riders aboard RingRacer have whet the appetite of coaster enthusiasts around the world. Provided they secure the proper operating permit, Nurburgring officials hope to reopen RingRacer on July 7 during a Formula One race at the German track. According to track officials, the initial launch speed of RingRacer will be approximately 105 mph with the possibility of higher speeds at a later date. But even at that speed, RingRacer will remain behind the coasters it was designed to top: Kingda Ka (128 mph) at New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure, Top Thrill Dragster (120 mph) at Ohio's Cedar Point and Doponpa (107 mph) at Japan's Fuji-Q Highland. The real problem, of course, is that records are meant to be broken. Since RingRacer's brief but fleeting debut, the star-crossed coaster has been bested by the 149 mph Formula Rosa at Ferrari World in the United Arab Emirates. Which means, as any race fan knows, RingRacer will never finish any better than second place. LINK: http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-ring-racer-coaster-nurburgring-06201325,0,6810945.story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Hey, if it opens, it'll beat Flying Turns! Hahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Finally... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'd rather have it run slower and not explode than be SBNO any longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Hopefully, not only will it open but it will be have a sustained lifetime.... like still be running through next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Hopefully, not only will it open but it will be have a sustained lifetime.... like still be running through next month. Fixed that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimace Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I will be there early August, so I'm hoping it operates for at least that long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Glad to hear it may finally open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I will be there early August, so I'm hoping it operates for at least that long! It only needs to run for a month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I believe when I see it. And as said in the article the TÜV and local authorities permit are still outstanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Recently uploaded test video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZmblQ7AeLg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Looks like it is going well so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 This ride is based on speed, It will be interesting to see how this attracts people in a place where you can drive faster on the autobahn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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