Here's the problem with a national championship based on points--not every region has the same number of races, nor is the competition equal in all regions. For example, this year the Southwest region had 9 races on their schedule and the Mid Atlantic region had 12. Let's say, for argument's sake that the same guy won every race every weekend. The Southwest champion would have 585 points, and the Mid Atlantic guy would have 780. I'm sure you Pacific and Southwest guys would agree with me on that point. Another inequality is the number of bikes in the field. The average grid in the Mid Atlantic for Amateur Middleweight Supersport, for example, is a maxed out grid of 45-50. In the Southwest, the average field is 15-20. It wouldn't be fair to award the championship to a person who only had to beat 20 guys all year over a guy who had to fight off 45 all season solely because of his points total. I'm sure you Mid Atlantic and Midwest guys would agree with this point. So, from a spectator's point of view (that's really what I am), this levels the playing field. You guys work your butts off to win regional championships--Daytona is just to determine who, out of the entire country, is the champion. Your points are an advantage to you--you receive a better grid position for the more points you have. However, the national championship is up for grabs on an even level for all. True, Daytona is all about preparation, but isn't all racing about preparation? The same argument can be used for Road America, Road Atlanta, etc, etc. I do also see your point about how Daytona isn't in the middle of the country so it's a bit of a hike for those west coast guys and gals. However, what track has the prestige that comes with the name "Daytona"? We've held our Race of Champions at the beach for going on 20 years, and based on the rider surveys I have gotten back from you racers, 99% have been happy with when and where the ROC is held.
