racefan20 (Offline)
#22
7/5/19 10:26 AM
Originally Posted by openwheelfan1:
Yeah, they actually might. Look at the crowds and the therefore, cash flow the organizations mentioned had 20 years ago, then look at today. Streaming is a way to increase cash flow. Ideally, streaming will also expose a new fans that will want to attend the races, but it is a risky proposition. If you do a good enough job of streaming, you might discourage current fans from attending.
This streaming thing has yet to totally play itself out. Go back and read Kevin Dobson's post. I'm pretty sure most if not all of the tracks arent being compensated by the sanctioning bodies or the streaming companies for the rights to stream a sanctioned race at their tracks. You can bet when contracts are signed for next year most will be lined up with their hands out for their piece of the pie. Prices will inevitably go up and some fans who think its a good deal now may decide its too expensive. That being said this is the way that young people consume entertainment and if racing does not follow they will be left behind as the older generation of fans fade away.
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