The 2014 Camaro Z28 makes a pass around Germany's grueling Nurburgring circuit.

The Nürburgring Nordschleife, the most accessible – if not the most famous – racetrack in the world has forced drivers on the famous circuit to … gulp … slow down.

The track’s owners slapped speed limits on certain parts of the 12.9-mile track after on-track crash resulted in the death of a spectator during a race in March. However, after careful examination, the track’s owners are making 16 changes to the circuit that should allow the resumption of all-out racing early next year.

Capricorn Nürburgring GmbH plans to eliminate some spectator seating, build larger fences and repave some parts of the track in order to allow the resumption of full-speed racing. Construction on seven of the 16 proposed changes will begin in November and be completed sometime early next year.

“Safety on the Nordschleife during races, but also during test drives of the industry and during tourist ride sessions, is our highest priority,” said Carsten Schumacher, the Nürburgring’s managing director, in statement.

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“We responded to the accident by carrying out a detailed analysis of the situation and compiling targeted measures to further increase active and passive safety, and especially the safety of spectators along the Nordschleife.”

The track will be resurfaced near the Flugplatz corner “smoothing out five bumps which are the result of years of high utilization and heavy use.” The repaving may not eliminate the possibility of a vehicle going airborne, but it’s likely to reduce the possibility of a replay of the high-speed flip that caused the death of the spectator earlier this year.

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Before the speed limit can be lifted, the changes must be approved by the German Motor Sport Association and the FIA. The move will also allow for the resumption of record-breaking runs of all sorts. In fact, the move to limit speeds spoiled the effort of Swedish hypercar maker Koenigsegg to break the production-car lap record using the 1341-horsepower One:1, but no word yet if the company will take a crack at it.

The existing record of 6:48 was set by Michael Vergers in 2009 in a Radical SR8 LM edition. The SR8 LM is powered by 2.8-liter V8 engine, which produced 455hp. He also holds the second-fastest time in a Radical SR8 – non-LM edition. Both are “production” cars, although some contest the definition.

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Of course, for about $35 anyone can try to set a record, or simply a personal best on the legendary track. Just remember: no passing on the right.