Nick: As far as I'm aware (I may be wrong) the potential of the Bury indoor venue was realised after the 'Regional' dates were announced, therefore it was too late to include you in any series. Hopefully the Bury venue will be part of the indoor series next year. I also hope that the Bury outdoor venue will be able to host a NE Regional in summer. I'd also like a National there again, but that’s my opinion.
Stu: As I'm living in Preston as a student, 140 miles each way is a bit far to travel for a Regional, although looking at the track I wish I was there. At least I had fun at the Southport GP
Chris: As far as I'm aware there was no NE 'Regional' event taking place the same weekend as the Petit Race, not that I live in NE region anymore. Also, events at other ends of the country are inevitable and not really 'clashes'
Although the JC 'Clash' did clash with a NE Regional, how inconsiderate
My thoughts are that I would like every club to be able to run week-in-week-out with high numbers, but in reality that can't happen, so I would prefer each club to be able to host a select number of events to allow each club a good couple of club days.