Abstract
Interest in motor sport is high, yet this is not reflected in numbers through the turnstiles at the UK' s major racing circuits. Compared to many other leisure venue types, admissions and revenue have shown disappointing growth in the past five years. Consequently, only three out of the top six circuit operators are making profits and this has long-term implications in terms of their ability to invest in improving their facilities, both for spectators and competitors, something they have to do on a regular basis.