Can't think of many off hand, however many parallels can be drawn against competitive motor racing - namely F1.
The similarities are huge. Genuine well respected drivers in the top teams making the big bucks, however, down the grid many drivers actually paying to drive! P2D! Huge private investment required to make it to the top level, many never make it. Sometimes (but not always) better drivers being pipped to the job by those with the ability to pay/bring sponsorship money to the team.
Sound familiar?