I know it's been beaten to death already, but I would just like to make my views on the matter known.
Instead of comparing the (possible) future demise of the series called Formula One, and the introduction of the GPWC series to that of the CART/IRL split, I would instead like to compare it to that of the demise of the former Japan Sport Prototype Car Championship (JSPC) in the early 90's, and the formation of the JGTC.
Although very much different, they can be somewhat compared. The JSPC, to my knowledge, failed because it did not give back to the fans, or the manufacturers involved, much like F1 right now. So when that failed, the manufacturers, with assistance, formed the JGTC, which was designed to give more back to the fans, and give back more to the teams involved, providing the entertainment.
Now, when you look at this, it gives a little bit of hope in that, maybe the GPWC won't be the end of the pinnacle of motorsport. It could very well be good for the sport. The manufacturers get what they want, the fans get what they want (to see technologically superior machines) and everyone is happy.
Now, of course, you lose the "history" of the name of F1, but, afterall, it hasn't always been called F1 anyway (before 1950 it was just called Grand Prix racing).
I'm not quite sure why I really started this thread, but I did
Instead of comparing the (possible) future demise of the series called Formula One, and the introduction of the GPWC series to that of the CART/IRL split, I would instead like to compare it to that of the demise of the former Japan Sport Prototype Car Championship (JSPC) in the early 90's, and the formation of the JGTC.
Although very much different, they can be somewhat compared. The JSPC, to my knowledge, failed because it did not give back to the fans, or the manufacturers involved, much like F1 right now. So when that failed, the manufacturers, with assistance, formed the JGTC, which was designed to give more back to the fans, and give back more to the teams involved, providing the entertainment.
Now, when you look at this, it gives a little bit of hope in that, maybe the GPWC won't be the end of the pinnacle of motorsport. It could very well be good for the sport. The manufacturers get what they want, the fans get what they want (to see technologically superior machines) and everyone is happy.
Now, of course, you lose the "history" of the name of F1, but, afterall, it hasn't always been called F1 anyway (before 1950 it was just called Grand Prix racing).
I'm not quite sure why I really started this thread, but I did
