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Originally Posted by pman10
Just because hicks do not like Formula 1, does not mean it has 'snob' appeal.
Have you ever been to a Formula 1 Grand Prix? Have you met with the local demographic at one?
My guess is "No" to both, unless you spent all of your time in the Paddock sipping Mumm and talking about your portfolio.
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Yep, been to a couple of USGPs at Indy where the crowds were less than huge. I'm not saying it's anybody's fault but Bernie's. He's crafted an image of elitism and snobbery around F1 in which the USA does not fit.
Look at MotoGP. When they come to Indy it sells out - something F1 never achieved. When they go to Laguna Seca it sells out. MotoGP is the F1 of motorcycle racing. What's the difference? MotoGP's image isn't crafted as some kind of ultra pretentious snob fest.