The intention of this isn't to be a class hater or say what you race is any less that any other person. This is purely my thoughts put into words on a internet site that really doesn't mean anything in the whole scheme of the world. Love it or hate it it is a thread on the internet which means nothing.
Everyone wants a class here in good old un zud. Everyone wants that class to be a national round as well.
I believe we are cutting our own throats by catering for too many classes at a national level. And that is the key word here
national level.
I believe are diluting the water too much and as a result individually some classes are floundering while collectively there are still a shit load of people racing bikes.
At a national level meeting, I think, we should be running
Superbikes
Supersport
250 Proddy
Side cars
I can hear people screaming at their screens now.
Reasoning (besides from the fact that almost every other country in the world does the same sort of system)
Superbikes: It is the premier class both here and abroad, this class is the reason we get most of our manufacturer sponsorship, which without it makes the nationals a whole lot less appealing. Plus it is what the pros ride on telly and what kids would aspire to (beside from GP of course)
Supersport: It is the 2nd tier class around the world and probably our most populated class. The racing is generally close and you will see that this year every manufacturer led a race at some point so bike equality is pretty close.
250 Proddy: excellent feeder class, the bikes are modern looking (unlike 150's) and no disrespect at all but superlites was won this year by a bike produced in 1989 or 1990. The bikes are low cost and make for very close racing as they are run pretty stock. This is an ideal class for young kids to be in an environment where they can learn not only race craft but also the professionalism that should come along with it these days. I would also suggest an alternative is a CBR500 class like they use at WSBK but the fact is that no one wants to go out and buy a 10k bike for their first race bike. Although I could see this gaining momentium thanks to one Jake Lewis. (go that man!)
Side cars: they are probably the most unique for of track motorsport and the public love them
Please don't get me wrong, there is certainly a place for other classes in NZ racing, at local club or regional level, my point is National level is different.
Anyway, this should sure ignite some debate. I think we need to unclutter the current format and something like this would free it up, give the stunt guy more time to do his thing at lunch time, let the people get around those trade exhibitions set up in the pits, get the candy floss and play on the bouncy castle with the kids. As well as finally getting to get Sloan Frosts, Nick Cole, Craig Sherriffs etc autograph and photographs at the lunchtime signing session. As well as giving the clubs some time to breathe through the day and deal with any problems that should arise.
Lets go people, what do you think?

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