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Originally Posted by Rachel Richards
After a conversation with a team owner in the Winton DVS garages (read flooded tents) he mentioned that the feeling among competitors is that there is very little love (or support or $$$) pouring forth out of the big black truck for the DVS in general.
He also mentioned that the disquiet had built over time (in line with the evolution of being "second fiddle" ) that is, not getting their own events, but being support to the main game.
The Wakefield round is still a fave, because they get to be king, but if it goes, and the changes mentioned above are to be believed, a lot of the teams will become very interested in new paddock to play in, especially if they get more of a headline status.
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Sounds like some people would rather be a big fish in a small pond instead of a little fish in the big pond. If thats the case they need to leave their egos at the door or take their bat and ball and play with someone else.
The DVS was originally intended as a development category for teams and drivers. Somewhere for the drivers to 'have a go' at a slower pace and get experience.
In 'the good old days' someone that wanted a drive at bathurst just turned up with their cheque book, the DVS was to give these weekend warriors (and aspiring stars) somewhere to gain experience. The category serves that purpose well.
Some people think that if they win the DVS championship that they will have team managers knocking at their door.... ummm.... sorry it isnt going to happen.
Drivers aspiring to get into the main game need to learn what is required of them off the track, how to deal with fans, sponsors etc, its not just about the driving. Anyone that wants to just race a V8 supercar can do do that on a modest budget in DVS as long as they accept they are not going to win races or make it to the main game. Those that just want cheap should go and play in another category and leave DVS to drivers that know why they are there.
Sponsors want to be seen at the main game and some realise that DVS is a cost affective way to be in front of the crowds, say they sponsor a V8 supercar, but without the cost of the main game. So again DVS serves its purpose.