Australian GT - where does the funding come from?

[Smurfer]

Hi all,

Just curious as to where the funding comes from in relation to the various touring car teams. I realise it's sponsorship though is it a case of the main sponsor wanting to go racing and so starts their own team?

From what I've seen there's very small crowds (when it's not a v8 supercar round) and TV coverage is average as well. These cars aren't cheap and the ongoing costs must be huge. I know a similar question could be asked of other forms of Aust motorsport however I imagine these cars are up there in terms of initial and ongoing costs.

I'm glad they do it as I enjoy seeing and listening to these cars as much as any racing in Aust, just not sure where all the money is coming from and the incentive to spend such amounts.

Cheerio