I remember a telling comment from Carl Hugness in the early 70's in his Racing Cars Magazine. He said something to the effect that if racing was such a big deal, as we would all like to think, we wouldn't need sponsors. the ticket revenue would cover the racer's costs. He went on to say , can you imagine Reggie Jackson with a sponsor's name on the back of his jersey?
MLB is now playing with the idea of putting sponsor's names on uniforms.
People have been getting out of racing for ever because of increased costs.
"If you can't afford it, get out." BS nothing but BS, only said by people who can CURRENTLY afford it. Obviously we are are own worst enemies.
Just some random thoughts
Dale Weis
Valparaiso IN