Decline of TF in Europe/FIA

[Upatdawn]

Apart from a few Swedish meets most TF fields have been 2 or 3 entries, whilst AAFC (a non-FIA class) has had (in the UK) 5 entries, even susanne Callin had a AAFC tryout, i wonder what 2026 will bring

[Benni]

I guess it´s down to lack of funding, Drag Racing even on Euro Champs Top Fuel level is just a niche motorsport in Europe,
no TV coverage means no mega sponsoring which is deffo needed to fund a whole FIA tour.
Not many people are willing to burn 250-500k€ per season for a title that gives no financial reward (or breaks even the cost).
There are more cars in Europe, especially Scandinavia,
but their owners do not want the costs for annual SFI checks & investments
and cannot afford the whole tour so they race "for fun" on non-FIA events.
I am grateful for the few cars, owners and drivers that still go for it,
they do amazing performances in the very limited track time they have.

[bergclimber34]

Its always been the same since the late 90s, similar as Funny car, hardly ever any of those either.