I honestly think Money is the bottom line. World-level Elite Track racing requires a lot of work for little or no pay.
If the money were there, more roadies and power sport athletes would pay the dues to get that pay.
Put another way, how many top athletes would train twice a day to win a USTA Amateur Tennis Championship...when they could go pro and make pro money?
The top tennis players train and play for either money or college scholarships.
Last edited by carleton; 02-04-19 at 06:52 AM.
Reason: USTA not USAT