I thought it was a great idea too.To see what heat was all I had to do was pop my head around the hedge,rather than having walk all the way down to the track. Plus as most have said, seeing start orders was good too.
Must say though, I didn't try and look at it when I was racing.
Surely it would be worth it. West london on road use two of them at each end of the track so everyone can see. So if a normal club can afford two then surely the brca can splash out for one.
Pretty sure it folds up too doesn't it?