I personally believe that this is not a good thing unless these tracks are losing the event due to poor attendance, poor facilities or some other valid reason. For example; Say what you will about the Coombs family, but the fact is, they have done a ton for the sport. Why should they loose an event? If anything, Highpoint should be moved to reduce the likelihood of it being a mud fest.
Wardy:
[Heck we call LL the Amateur National MX Championship, Nice organization, but if the track is what it has been in the past 20 years, you park on hills so steep its hard to walk up, race on the flattest piece of ground in three counties. Just another dump truck track. with more banners and bibs, like the fences aren't enough, they hang a flyer around your neck.]
Have you ever raced there? I have... The track may be on flat ground, but is no way near another dump truck track. This is a national caliber track that allows everything from PW50's to Pro-level riders compete and chase the dream of a lifetime. The Ten Commandments separate the men from the mice, the no lift jump faces force you to clear doubles with speed and finesse, the start requires balls of steel, high speed section, sweeper, switchback, etc. The dirt is what we dream of and well prepared. The bibs are awesome and a trophy all to themselves... Something I am proud to display right along side my Dirt week 01 Tag team plaque made by Red and signed by Niki.
As for adding more tracks.... I raced at Gatorback when it was a national... and loved that track. I hope they bring it back. I've rode at Hard Rock, I like it... but NO ! That is not national material. I wish they would do a 15 round series that would add some tracks rather than take an event from a promoter that has ... and will continue to promote our sport for the good of all.