At this level, that little bolt can mean a driver's life, or that stress can mean a nervous breakdown. The teams need rest and relaxation time as other sports have. I don't care about new markets. To be honest with you, I don't see how a racetrack in an area will spur interest. Curiosity, maybe, but a simple showcar can do that as well.
Spectators can watch just as much on television in Kansas City as they can at the actual track.
It's just extra time for the teams. A race fan will be born whether there is a track nearby or not. That's two pit fires in three weeks by my count. However, I believe both could have been avoided. Yes, freak stuff happens, but a simple rule could cure this rash of fires.