I agree, I don't think engines are more reliable these days, riders just pay to have them serviced mitch more regularly. Some riders from yesteryear only got theirs serviced once all season, unheard of now. I used to do 20-25 meetings and never had a reliability issue back in the 90s.  It all adds to the cost and riders pay demands and cost of entry. 

That's about right -  you ever noticed they never have lights on their bikes and try to stay hidden?

That's about right -  you ever noticed they never have lights on their bikes and try to stay hidden?

No, the Sun always shone, the bus was packed, there were massive queues at the turnstiles, and the Bar was incredibly busy.   We never had any rain offs, and the car raffle was fair….  

Viz 1988.

All brilliant points. The promoters should read this at the AGM.