i'm aware of all that, and i'm pretty sure i've personally pedalled most of it within the last few years. but it doesn't get anybody anywhere does it?
ultimately, 80,000 people watched what was effectively not a great deal more than a club event. but the paddock was full of competitors and spectators and everyone had a great day. the circuit sold plenty of paddock tickets and the butty and beer wagons were well visited. entries for most races were high.
where's the downside?
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