| Sometimes I feel that this series is getting a little ahead of itself.
This is the first year of a new race series and as such is a resounding success.
Whilst being considerate of the great efforts of the organisers, I think we should remember that without the support of the riders who signed up last year and/or took the grid at Cadwell on race one, the series would not be where it is today. I think this should be remembered.
At the risk of being overly controversial, I believe that the series needs a reality check and we should understand that this first year should be considered as just that, a first year of a new race series. A year long series where championship points count for this year alone and not a series that serves only to meet the "bigger picture" commercial and personal aspirations of entities not directly competing in it. If external entities can gain from the series that is all well and good, but not if that detracts from the series as a whole (in particular the riders partaking) and the series should not be beholden to these.
In addition, I understand that individuals may want to compete in the final stages of this year so that they can see how they compare, test their bikes against similar machines, or be more prepared for next year, but we were not afforded such luxury. Take part by all means, compete if you like, but do why detract any points from entrants who are taking the final round more seriously than perhaps just a shake-down test.
We do have the opportunity to make the rules for the series, we can be influenced by what rules other series (at whatever level) adhere to, but please lets allow the rules to work in the best interest of the riders.
I am delighted to be a competitor in this years DD series, but feel that the "bigger picture" is taking over. This year is not just a feeder year to next year's DD, it is a series in its own right and should be recognised as such.
Tim  |