I think the problem will be the entry fees, as it ain't gonna be cheap to get bikes to both Assen and Misano and pay for it all. DD has never been about big fees, just the racing on an even field at a cheap cost. The big events we've done in the past have been a bonus and not a right. Yes, the popularity of DD has tailed off recently (either due to the series itself or maybe just due to current economic pressures that everyone is feeling; you can make up your own mind about this) and the simple fact is that DD didn't get enough people signed up to pay for a grid this season, the Dutch spat their dummy (for whatever reason; again make your own mind up about that) and DD simply won't be going back again in 2010.
The 848 series is obviously aimed at a "higher level" of racers than DD - those that can afford to go through a hefty tyre bill every race meeting, that can pay more for the bike and generally have all round bigger bills. It's a new series with DUK backing - DD never had that, remember? There's a lot of sponsorship money in there but don't kid yourself that you're not going to be coughing up a big chunk of money to enter and do all the rounds. This is a big leap up in terms of cost (and probably racing too) from DD.
If people really want to race at Assen and Misano, why not buy a cheap 848 and join that series? Simply sell your DD bike on to someone for next season, offset the cost of an 848 with this money and away you go.
Remember that nobody is forcing anyone to ride in DD next season; all of the dates have been released in advance (including two excellent meetings at Brands and Silverstone) which is far more than most other clubs/series are getting. It seems that a lot of people are having the "glass half empty" view with DD next year.
Besides, you can always go and race with Nog's series; at this rate you're guaranteed a podium in "Class A" and there's half a dozen in "Class B", so plenty of opportunity to go pot hunting in that too!
Or just put the money down on a MotoGP bike and race with them? I hear they're going to Assen next year...
