The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) sees the recently adopted draft of the Sports Promotion Act as offering a glimmer of hope for greater recognition of non-Olympic sports as well. Thomas Voss, Head of Motorsports, Classic Cars, and Events at the ADAC, points to the social and economic significance of major motorsports events and sees this as an opportunity to give motorsports greater consideration in government sports funding.
“I believe sports need to redefine themselves in some areas first,” Voss said on the sidelines of the Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sachsenring in response to a question from the German Press Agency. Until now, he noted, much of the focus has been on promoting Olympic sports. “Nevertheless, I believe that non-Olympic sports—which include motorsports—should not be overlooked,” he emphasized. Motorsports, in particular, are socially and economically successful and are experiencing “enormous growth rates.”
