Agreed. I don't see why speed couldn't go to a local short track each weekend, set up the cameras and show just a plain jane race each week. I'd love it and it would only take 3-4 cameras. Remember when ESPN used to show open wheel and midgets on a regular basis? I'm with ya.
If the DAKAR was of true interest to the viewing public here in the USA, and sponsors were willing to step up for the TV advertising, you would have TV coverage on a grander scale. Same goes for the other Off-Road venues. It's all about the Benjamins.