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Originally Posted by joeb
Personally, i can't see the advantage for the series to deny entries in this category.
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Protecting the brand.
IMSA wants ( I assume) major U.S. manufacturers to fight it out for publicity. IMSA (nor the manufacturers) want some no-name team taking the top honors. "Panoz" winning doesn't help anyone but Panoz.
If Acura beats Cadillac, at least people think Cadillac lost to a a major force, a big factory. If Joe and Bubba beat Cadillac ... well, Cadillac must really suck, no?
Getting more cars on the grid hasn't been an issue. But to keep the game worthwhile for the major manufacturers, all the cars have to bear a recognizable name.