GT Racing Popularity

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Was watching a Blancpain GT3 race over the weekend (Monza). And was left wondering why GT racing isn't as popular as F1!

It seems strange that watching prototypes race against one another would have such a following. I like F1. But feel that GT racing is more enjoyable to watch. As there cars involved are not (for the most part) prototypes. They're racecars based on production cars..... Something that we can all relate to!

So what are your thoughts?

Why isn't GT racing more popular?

 

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I love GT racing. I often watch the highlights, I just don't have time to sit down and watch a 3+ hour race, though.

And I think that is categorised as a sprint race lol.

I do agree though. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) their shortest races are around 3 hrs. An hour and a half. I could do without taking a break. But three hours or more will just see me dipping in and out of the coverage.

I think I love F1 for the wrong reasons. All the drama and politics. Like a soap opera at times. Wheresas Rally (which imo requires far more skill than driving an F1 car) and GT racing tend to stick to what happens on circuit m

 

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I just think it has so much potential. As said if marketed correctly... It could most definitely be as big if not bigger thay F1.

I've only ever been to one GT race. Over in Donnington for a British GT race. Was a great day out... Cheap too. And the level of access was really surprising.