There have always been two very different philosophies in racing.
Road racing takes the opposite approach.
Fans appreciate the drivers, but the cars and the technology on display provide much of the attraction. Increasing interest in sports car racing could have significant benefits to the sport. More fans make road racing more attractive to potential sponsors, resulting in more cars, more television and more drivers able to earn a real living from racing. The 2001 Rolex 24 at Daytona took a major step toward bringing new fans to road racing. GM Motorsports invited the Dale Earnhardts, Sr. and Jr., to join the factory Corvette team for the race.