Jools, speaking for myself, I really appreciate the level of support and interest the non-participating club members are showing. But as I said in another thread today, this 'closed door' policy is actually a false perception.
The riders don't know very much more than you do, it's just that many parts of the the discussions which go into finalising things have to involve the riders. That's why they get to know what's being talked about first... we still await final publication of of things like tyres.
I would think many decisions have to be published to the direct participants first just in case someone needs to say "hey, that's not what was agreed!" then we'd end up with public confusion about what is and what isn't final.
You're right about it being the limelight of the club tho, but while the DD series is big news, the rest of the club activities still seem to be going on as before.
Just my thoughts... hope they're clear enuf!
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