Quote Originally Posted by Marbles
So what can the IRL do different for not just this event but all the events that would attract people? I'd like see some contests promoted on the radio or in the papers.
My vote would be to hold more street courses in large cities. Now, I am not a big fan of street courses, but, more than any other venue, they draw non-racing fans to the event. The streets of St. Pete is a prime example of a race that is largely supported and viewed by ordinary people who see something extraordinary going on in their beloved city. If the IRL were to really push large cities like Houston, Cleveland, Las Vegas, etc. to setup and run true Monaco style events on the same streets where people work and live I believe that that fan base would grow.

I don't like street courses a whole lot but I see them as something that would bring in new fans and (mostly) satisfy existing ones.

Just my $0.02.

BZ