As others have said, large grandstand and 2-3k people would not look like much. Knoxville also has significant income coming from suites and sponsorship which I think makes up the short fall in people in the stands. Plus never been much of a secret that the Knoxville Nationals funds the whole operation for a year. I think it is a great venue for USAC to be at and on the HOF weekend it is a good combo event. Hopefully they keep it going in 2026!