I think the reasons given include (credit given to those who initially wrote them in this thread):
To qualify for the BRC finals, or EOY finals, you need to be best in your region. I don't think it's right to be the best in half a region, as it detracts from the qualification procedure, and also dilutes the achievement. It is a greater accolade to be UK NE champion, than Champion of half of the North East.
The BRCA NE regional is to give people the chance to compete against all of the people from the geographical reason you are in, so if there was NNE and SNE, then I wouldnt have the opportunity to compete against all of the drivers.
As Dan says, more competitors is the key for a great days racing.
You would lose the social side of camping over, if meetings are on your doorstep.
Costs of fuel can be offset by car sharing, and is negligable compared to cost of racing
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