Having come into this a bit late, will address a few things in one go.
Why street circuits? Because when the current government in that state/city changes or re-prioritises there money, they can drop the race without losing or shutting down a permanent facility. Panoz ring any bells here?
Also you will notice that IMG is tied up with just about every street race currently being run. Hmmm IMG, SEL - means more profit back into the organisers pockets. Hey, hang on a minute - permanent circuits then channel this money back into motor sport. Street circuits don't - so the BIG loser here is motor sport in general.
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