I don't know about other communities, but Formula 1 fans go and watch races because of sounds. The new rules in 2014 which introduced the v6 hybrid doesn't have a very loud sound and you can see the media reaction to it. Old cars used to have a v8 engine. Revs limiting is also one of the reason of low sound in 2014.

If you want an comparision between the old sound and new sound, see the below mentioned youtube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS4Dh_EAfJI

News: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/mar/25/bernie-ecc...