Hockenheim loses government support

[oddlycalm]

Bernie's race fee claims another European victim. Since the German GP can't turn a profit, and with the government not willing to underwrite the losses going forward, yet another European venu falls away.

Hockenheim loses government support (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76494)

If an F1 race can't turn a profit in country with 2 manufacturers involved, third team based there and several German drivers on the grid, including one that is winning races, you have to wonder where it can turn a profit....?

oc

[Methanolandbrats]

And da good news just keep rollin' in...

[Andrew Longman]

You are assuming that an F1 race is supposed to turn a profit. the powers that be say no, as long as there is a sucker willling to pay the freight

[Methanolandbrats]

You are assuming that an F1 race is supposed to turn a profit. the powers that be say no, as long as there is a sucker willling to pay the freight

How many third world **** holes with good cash flow are left?

[cameraman]

India could probably come up with a couple

[NismoZ]

Any FIRST world ****holes with good cash flow left?:confused:

[Methanolandbrats]

Any FIRST world ****holes with good cash flow left?:confused:

:laugh:Good point, with no **** holes left, Bernie will have to lower his fee.

[JLMannin]

:laugh:Good point, with no **** holes left, Bernie will have to lower his fee.

Nah. There are plenty of wannabe superpowers. I'm really surprised that Russia has nor ponied up yet.

[oddlycalm]

Nah. There are plenty of wannabe superpowers. I'm really surprised that Russia has nor ponied up yet.

If oil keeps going up I'm sure they will.

oc

[NismoZ]

Oil? I thought all ya had to do was print money?;) Build a big new track near DC to stimulate the economy, create jobs, improve the local infrastructure, whatever. Just convince the Chinese to keep investing and grow the economy by 10% each year and, voila, we're in the black by 2073!:thumbup: