GP2 vs CCWS?

[Andrew Longman]

Reading about Stoddard and some of the drivers mentioned, got me wondering about, from a business and sporting perspective, how does GP2 compare to CCWS.

Assume its 2-4 years down the road and CCWS has a cost managed car formula, a schedule of well attended events, perhaps 1/3-1/2 of the races on network TV, and maybe even the I500 on the schedule.

If I am a new investor, wouldn't I see a much better return on my investment in CC rather than running around as a F1 support race?

I must confess to not following GP2 too closely (or F3000 before that) so I don't know much of its workings or how popular it is. I also don't understand their economics. Few GP2 cars seem to be sponsored for example.

[Insomniac]

My guess is, where do you want exposure? If you want it mostly in NA, then CCWS. If you want in mostly in Europe, then GP2.

[Dr. Corkski]

All you need to know about GP2 is that Antoine Bessette turned down a test with the best GP2 team to wait for an Atlantics ride. :gomer:

GP2 like most support series rely on drivers bringing money/sponsors.

[jonovision_man]

All you need to know about GP2 is that Antoine Bessette turned down a test with the best GP2 team to wait for an Atlantics ride. :gomer:.

Wow, I thought JPM was making a bad career move... there must be more to the story than that?? Cost maybe?


GP2 like most support series rely on drivers bringing money/sponsors.

Yes. Like most support series, the stands are nearly vacant for the GP2 races, not sure where the ROI would come from. It's not a draw for anyone except us racing geek types.

jono

[Easy]

GP2 like most support series rely on drivers bringing money/sponsors.


Must Resist.