$500,000 to rebuild crashed Daytona Ferrari
02-17-2014, 10:01 AM
#17
Absolutely correct. The purses in sports car racing are paltry compared to NASCAR, Indy and F1.
In the prototype class winning Daytona and Sebring combined is something like 200k.
Just look at the dollars and cents. NASCAR fills the infield and front stretch stands. NASCAR is covered by prime networks. Walmart has NASCAR and NASCAR driver merchandise on the shelves. When was the last time you saw any Grand-Am, ALMS, or IMSA merchandise anywhere other than during a race at the track.
Sad, but true.
Ryan
In the prototype class winning Daytona and Sebring combined is something like 200k.
Just look at the dollars and cents. NASCAR fills the infield and front stretch stands. NASCAR is covered by prime networks. Walmart has NASCAR and NASCAR driver merchandise on the shelves. When was the last time you saw any Grand-Am, ALMS, or IMSA merchandise anywhere other than during a race at the track.
Sad, but true.
Ryan
IIRC winning LeMans overall pays $75k or so. I think Magnus said winning Rolex24 GT a few years ago didn't pay for the tire bill for the race...
