Seems that Assen is becoming more of a "cost" issue.
Bear in mind that the 620 grid is (possibly) gonna be "richer" than the 583 grid and you can see where the majority of the starting grid will possibly come from?
Also think about those in the 583 grid that can "afford" to do it, will they have an advantage over those that might not be able to afford it? There'll possibly be fewer 583 competitors at Assen than in a UK race, so will they get more points for a similar performance because there'll be fewer 583 finishers in front of them? I don't have the time/means/ability to make my bike fit for the trackday noise regs, (if there was room to accomodate me as it's limited places anyway) so I couldn't enjoy doing the track that way. Then, if you have mechanical problems at a UK round and you've been unable to attend Assen, it's a double whammy.
I'd like to attend because it's gonna be a brilliant weekend;
Not because I'm being penalised in the "championship" if I dont go
I just wish next season was here now so I didnt have time to worry about such trivia!
