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Originally Posted by Squatch
I know the Ring is hurting for money to keep the track open, but,
I've always wondered how Ring officials can charge for posting a video time from on board a car. Sure they can charge for running on the track, but video of that run? That seems far reaching, must be in the agreement before allowing cars to run.
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Think of it this way....you own a track that every multi-billion dollar performance car company wants to come tear up and put down a lap time. They want YOUR track, just because it's the unofficial standard of the world. You need to maintian, and insure your track for such exhibitions of speed, and well, frankly - you own it.
Would you not ask for a little payment in exchange for providing these very wealthy companies with a marketing soundbite?
And....it's also a way to keep them all honest. Some companies can be a little more wiley than others. Gotta be fair to everyone, and hold some level of standards.