| I know that there aren't any 'works' teams, but I can best justify the 2-tier points system if I can use BSB as an example.
The 620's have an advantage, no one is really disputing that, so they are like the 'main' BSB teams.
Then the 583/675 massiiiive are like the BSB Cup teams.
There is still an overall championship to compete for, but at least the Cup riders get recognition for their achievements.
So a Cup rider finishes 20th overall, but he's the 1st Cup rider, so he gets no points in BSB proper, but 25 points in the Cup.
I'm not suggesting prizes or anything like that for the 583/675 riders, just some recognition that there is two clear races within the one DD race.
It won't take long for riders on a budget to look at DD and think "Well, there's no point doing it unless you have a 620"
Not everyone can afford a 620.
Not everyone is doing this just for fun, and happy to finish 10th or 20th or 30th. |