As I said, it's economical reasons why I can't race. I just cannot afford it. Or, I can, but that means I have to move out from where I live, and well... Then it ain't much point in subscribing to iRacing is it. It all depends what you are looking for. This might sound cruel, but so be it.
If you are looking for a full time hobby, and have way too much spare time, then you are doing the right thing with iRacing, especially when it comes to trying to get a Pro-license. If you would like to drive the most realistic sim, but can enjoy "slow" cars, then you stay at rookie, and maybe buy one D-car. That's fine. But, if people want to drive different cars, on different tracks, but don't want to use lot's of money. Then iRacing is the wrong thing. I've spend well over 300USD on iRacing. And I have two D-cars + 3 or 4 extra tracks. (and of course some monthly subs). It might not sound much. But that is my grocery budget for a month... And, to be somewhat on the pace, I have to use a lot of time wach day, to practice, tune setups, practice some more, tune some more setups,- and keep on that way. Not possible, I have work to do, I'm a student and I do have a social life. And last, but most important. I'm trying to get my racing career up again, and cannot throw any money out on things that isn't important. iRacing is cheaper than an IRL career, but it is virtual.
Oh well, I guess people get my point. I think it's just to simple from the iRacing-fan view to say "that for the price, it's very good. It doesn't cost /that/ much. See how many who is using money on it, it can't be that expensive" etc. There are more variables than just getting the most realistic sim. I can see why people are buying it and driving it. I just hope the iRacing guys can see all the reason not to buy it as well.