[DSM]

In response to a couple of points made above.

Firstly, in my experience, it is possible to get significant spectators in by advertising. Castle combe in particular are very good at that.

Secondly, don't blame the grass roots clubs and members for the proliferation of series; (not that you do directly). the MSA, far from seeming powerless or unconcerned, seems to deliberatey seek to support more and more unneeded series. F Zip, (a flop if ever there was one at the level it is SUPPOSED to be), and now BMW (Which offers nothing not already available in F Renault) being two that spring to mind.

In my opinion, the main clubs and the MSA, none of whom are that badly off, looking at the accounts that I have seen, are more concerned with short term financial gain and publicity than the long term well being of the sport and its competitors.