My concerns: Costs of everything and the median age of current participants in racing. For the racing I love most(Super Stock and Comp), there is definitely a concern that once the next generating retires, that no one will replace them. Now, could it be that the age just reflects the financial mobility necessary to participate in these classes? Possibly so, but there should be a concerted effort to get costs down to whatever inflation deems is fair for today. I think manufacturers should aid in this as well too. I don't know if someone has the expertise to speak to how the rising costs of different things have effected the costs of racing but their input would be interesting to look at. Looking at the inflation calculator. From 1970 to today, things on average are 548.7% more expensive (
https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/). Looking at the cost of racing as a whole, are the current expenses on par with that. Are working class job wages high enough to make sure the median of younger generations can afford to race? Or is racing simply a higher middle class hobby? If it is, can we really ever expect more participation given our nations current wealth distribution. I personally don't know what these numbers would look like as a whole for sportsman racers but it is something to consider.
I will say that I don't know how to combat getting younger generations interested in motorsports. It tends to be a love it or hate it mentality. I believe that Quotas are not needed anymore. I don't think there should be any barrier to entry. Anybody ready to spend there money should be allowed in. The move to stream all divisionals I believe was good move as well. It allows you to get more eyeballs on the product your trying to sell.
I think all opinions should be welcomed. I do agree that the way in which we share our opinions matter as well though. You can have the most insightful opinion ever but if you don't take the time to think about how that message can best be delivered, your words can fall on deaf hears. It reminds me of debating race and its problems in our country. Message delivery is everything to getting your message heard. Well, some of the time anyway.