My opinion is that the BSPA got this one wrong.
I'm all for the idea of developing younger riders, however the way they have tried to do this is wrong.
There should have been a system similar to the EL reserve draft system of young riders that need developing and that these riders are all on a set wage regardless of who they will ride for this season. The BSPA should have some sort of fund to assist them with the cost of transport to their selected track.
The list of riders should compose of riders all under the age of 22 who have the potential to develop further within the sport.
That would be the purest way to handle the 3 point reserve situation