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Originally Posted by PointDSM
The difference I see is that the vast majority of Indycar figures are made up of true fans. The % of ratings from "average fans" is pretty small. NASCAR has their hardcore fans, however due to NASCAR's media reach, their ratings include a greater number of "average fans". When NASCAR figures drop, it's more likely that the reduction is due to the common fan leaving, giving racing fans a better and better idea of where the hardcore fan base lies.
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I really don't think Indycar fans realize just how bad a 0.6 on Sunday afternoon cable (down from 1.1 in 2012) is.
NASCAR may be losing fans but Indycar is on the deathbed.
Overall, racing's fanbase in the United States is both figuratively and literally dying. The sport better do something because this trend is only going to continue even when counting just basic demography and not fan interest.