4LT GS RoadsterA regular season of stark realization over just how hard a sell motorsports currently is has become an offseason of navel-gazing for those who promote events. Indeed, times are rancid. NASCAR contested, arguably, its greatest Chase for the Championship to weak attendance and television ratings and the IZOD IndyCar Series continued to battle its own similar realities despite presenting yet another tight championship battle.
Much of the consternation within the industry involves how to rekindle an interest not only among the market-moving 18-to-34-year-old demographic, but also in children who are, for various reasons, losing interest or never getting a chance to gain interest in racing. It's somewhat ironic that the sport has lost that precious swathe of society as its drivers -- especially in NASCAR -- skewed increasingly youthful the last decade.
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Much of the consternation within the industry involves how to rekindle an interest not only among the market-moving 18-to-34-year-old demographic, but also in children who are, for various reasons, losing interest or never getting a chance to gain interest in racing. It's somewhat ironic that the sport has lost that precious swathe of society as its drivers -- especially in NASCAR -- skewed increasingly youthful the last decade.
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Then they might start racing stock cars that, at least, look like stock cars. This "level playing field" produces boring races and a "sameness" that is causing long-time fans to lose interest. I used to really enjoy going to a few races a year. I live in the heart of NASCAR country now, and haven't been to a race since I moved back. Bring back the thrills and competition of the 80s, and make it economically possible for small and start-up teams to make a living.
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