I think we can get a fair idea of what would happen by looking at the two unrestricted auto racing divisions: Group B and Can-Am. Group B was a basically unres

I think we can get a fair idea of what would happen by looking at the two unrestricted auto racing divisions: Group B and Can-Am. Group B was a basically unrestricted class in the World Rally Championship. This series was initially very well received by fans, and the manufacturers produced cars that are still legendary to this day. However, in only 4 years, costs of remaining competitive ballooned, and the teams with the deepest pockets were the teams that could dominate. Sadly, the entire class of cars was banned after a series of accidents caused many competitor and spectator casualties. I don't believe this would be the result of unrestricted Olympians, as few events pose a direct risk of grave injury to athletes or fans. Can-Am, on the other hand, lasted some 8 years in its unrestricted form. Unlike rally, it was run on closed race courses, so safety was easier to keep in check than on the winding rural roads of rally. Like Group B, it started out popular with racing fans, and the unrestricted nature allowed manufacturers and teams to innovate faster and faster. The only restriction was funding. Again, the teams with the deepest pockets began to dominate, and competition suffered because of it. Teams pulled out, and public interest dwindled. The last scheduled race wasn't even run.