 Initially Winston Cup drivers such as Neil Bonnett, Bobby Allison, Michael Waltrip, Dave Marcis and Kyle Petty visited the Thunderdome but interest waned over time and big name guest drivers were lured from circuit racing to bolster fields.Star touring car drivers Allan Grice and Dick Johnson were both early supporters of the concept, with both travelling to the US to race in the Winston Cup Series, although success was limited.Another touring car star in Kiwi Jim Richards also raced successfully in NASCAR in Australia.