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Originally Posted by Tcoat
Those are pretty narrow sub categories of the whole automotive scene. Many enthusiasts would have zero interest in doing either of those things and wouldn't give the cars we like a second glance.
There are:
Minivan enthusiasts.
Pickup truck enthusiasts.
Luxury sedan enthusiasts.
Hot Rod enthusiasts.
Low rider enthusiasts.
Jeep enthusiasts.
Touring enthusiasts.
Unicycle enthusiasts.
The list could go on for pages. To consider only a couple of sub groups that tend to agree with our point of view as "enthusiasts" is a trap.
I find it hard to believe that every single car at autox or track is MT nor that if it isn't then that person is "bored" with the events.
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True there are many groups but we are talking about the Supra and the Twins. Ofcourse when someone says enthusiast in this context they are referring to car enthusiasts and/or driving enthusiasts. I will say it again. This debate started when I said cars like the FD, MX5, Twins, 240SX, S2000, ect need to stay around to preserve the MT. Those are all the types of cars that attract driving enthusiasts. Driving enthusiasts will drive almost anything you throw at them as long as it's a challenge. MT adds to the challenge. Okay so you don't "need" a MT but it's preferred. You are right that not everyone at an autox has a manual. But most do I would say. I will get a headcount at the next event I go to just out of curiosity.