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Originally Posted by crmalcolm
I would disagree with this.
When has DTM had multiple manufacturers entering? - never.
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They had those involved that count for the majority of the German fans: The big three Germans and for a while Opel.
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Is TCR legitimate? - yes, and there are no manufacturer entries.
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And no crowds either - at least when run as a stand-alone.
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Is BTCC legitimate? - yes, and there is less reliance on manufacturers than DTM.
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Does great Britain have a completely different motorsports culture as Germany? Yes, and that's why the two cannot really be compared.
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BTCC survived when no manufacturers were entering, which shows the strength in having the right focus on entrants not manufacturers.
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I believe you could run DTM as a slightly upjumped club series*, but it would not do the name justice.
*I'm not implying that the BTCC is this. BTCC still gets crowds despite there being no proper manufacturer efforts, but it is a product of a very different sports culture.