I believe that the rules say something about "worlds" tracks being 70% natural (ie dirt or grass etc.) that being so it can never be held on an "all weather track" or multi- surface track (astro/dirt/other) like most are in the UK or Europe (to guard against inclement weather conditions).
Yes it could be on grass as the Euro's were a couple of years ago but after 10 rounds of practice for 120 drivers on practice "day one" there was not a blade of grass left to be seen on the track so all those drivers who fancied their chances on a known surface were as well going home before qualifiying started! -(oh yes another dirt track).
Perhaps it is the rules that need re-visiting before we start to ask why so few countries are able to put in for these prestigious events.
Regards
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