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Originally Posted by one five five

Yes, the competitors wanted it

The ones who pay the bills for the cars to be on the grid. Most of the competitors in the field are gentleman drivers




The "factory supported teams" at Clipsal amounted to what, 1 Audi, 1 Mclaren, 1 Porsche and 1 BMW... and one might assume the Porsche was only on the grid thanks to Liam Talbot's funding...

4 cars in a grid of 27, the rest of the cars are primarily funded by the wealthy drivers who employ a "pro" to co-drive if they wish

If you don't cede to the gentleman drivers wishes, then there is no AGT, full stop.

all comments are spot on.