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Originally Posted by mountainstar
Indy's main value is that it could be a building block for a new series. It used to be a one month deal but really only race day is what draws the crowds. It doesn't even sell out anymore. 15 years ago you could hardly get tickets now you can get them in blocks of 100.
If it was so important to drivers and teams and sponsors and fans, tony george wouldn't have to shell out for 15 field fillers.
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The point fazzaz is making here, which seems to have been missed, is that this still is the biggest non-NASCAR race and it is also an enormous income-generating event. He did not make any claims to attendance as compared to years past.
What is missed is that in comparison to CC, the business end of the IRL is generating enough income to keep the IRL going without anyone having to write a personal check. CC does not have that luxury. The longer personal checks need to be written to keep CC afloat the shorter the anticipated lifespan of the series will be.
However one views TG/the IRL, having the 500 as an event generates sponsorship, TV and fan revenues that keeps the wheels turning the rest of the season.
How long will whatever number of Amigos there currently are be willing to write checks out of their personal accounts?