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Originally Posted by Seadog
You made the statement, not me. So the burden of proof is on you. Popularity or recognition is not the issue. The issue is what it takes to get your product on TV, which is $$$. Unless your product has absolutely proven to be a revenue generator for television, like American Idol, Super Bowl, etc., then you'll have to pay to be on there. WoO is not even a spec on the radar screen compared to TV shows like that.
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Although I agree with you Gregg in that money is the deciding factor, I think we all should consider where the money comes from --- No television program airs for free, and no exception is made to American Idol or the Superbowl, however they share a common thread in that they get fantastic sponsors.
I believe the aussie makes a good point in the differences between WOO and USAC - and those differences are probably some of the reasons why wingless cars may not pull the quality of sponsorship as their winged cousin - I would imagine that if winged sprints didnt look like some freak on dirt, and its popularity was based purely on the quality of the racing, we'd be seeing more USAC on the tube.