I will try and explain some of the reasons why this class was created.
First it will bring more into the sport, I know of 2 that have instantly said they will ride now for fun, were as they were only going to be spectators. It hopefully will give the parents that stand around watching, something to do as well instead of just pitting for their kids.
It was decided on standard cag so that parents after possibly buying an expensive bike for their child can get a cheap bike and cheap to maintain bike.
The age of 40 was decided on as that was thought the age our reflexes are a lot slower, we think of self preservation mode more, and we are fat dudes lol.
As for taking riders away from normal standard cag, I don't believe this will be the case, as riders will possibly race in both, but for the ones that don't and decide to only ride in the over 40 class, well thats good as they are obviously not having as much fun racing lighter and or more agile riders. Cant hold that against them....there are no hero's made beating people that are heavier and slower, if you just want old heavy farts to make numbers up so you can say Wow look how many I beat......Well
It will be a great social and fun friendly class that allows the older riders that are not as serious anymore because they have no chance of being competitive any more as Seniors start at 16 and possibly going to hang up the riding suit a way to still ride have fun and a good equal competitive chance. Also as stated to bring more in buy giving parents a cheap way to participate and have some fun and a laugh.
