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Return on Racing is the podcast where motorsport meets money.
Hosted by motorsports business strategist David Vaucher, each episode breaks down how racing teams, sponsors, series, and sim racers can improve sponsorship ROI, manage rising costs, and build sustainable growth models in a rapidly changing industry.
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When Access Becomes Chaos: The Fan Safety Crisis Motorsport Is Not Seeing
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Motorsport has never been safer for drivers, but what about fans?
In this episode, I share my experience attending the 2025 6 Hours of Spa, where a crowded pit walk revealed an overlooked risk: the lack of structured crowd control at major racing events.
Based on a recent article from Vaucher Analytics, we explore:
- How modern motorsport prioritizes driver safety, but may be neglecting growing fan attendance
- Why increased access can backfire without proper oversight
- What sponsors and organizers should consider as race-day crowds continue to grow
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