IMSA USCC in 2016 and 2017

[Rodger Davies]

Thing is, it's good as a short-term business model but when you just end up alienating the current fanbase you have (who are one of the greatest marketing resources you have), you're left with no-one that really cares because there is no hardcore fan to help create any new ones. You're left with 'casual' viewers being all that's left.

That said, it is a complete Catch 22 situation though, I understand that. Manufacturers seem to run most series these days: no-one ever stands up to them in any series really, just try to keep the ones they've got happy at any expense.

See also F1's 'go faster' buttons and WRC's proposed 'shootout' format.