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Originally Posted by broadrun96
So they're watching because 33 cars enter? Yeah, I HIGHLY doubt that's a reason more than 10% of the fans watch because 33 cars started. My ONLY statement was related to starting 32 cars, no one is going to turn in tickets or turn off the TV because only 32 cars showed up. People didn't turn off because only 33 cars were entered for multiple years so no bumping existed despite the many claims that's tradition.
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Having 33 cars enter isn't the sole reason fans watch the race but it is one of the reasons, as it's part of the tradition ever since 1934, just like the singing of ''Back Home Again in Indiana'' is part of the tradition and fans don't attend the race just to hear that.
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Originally Posted by broadrun96
More importantly for teams and the series, no sponsor gives a rip. And sorry but that's where the money comes in to run the race. Even with Indy full there's more money to the teams from sponsors except for the few who could win
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The driver and team sponsors certainly give a rip if their car either fails to finish, or has a lousy result. However, not having 33 cars will be of concern to the race organisers, the sponsors of the race itself and TV advertising because, as has been pointed out, it sends the wrong message regarding the health of the series.