Come on Foxy, you're big enough and old enough ( note I didn't say ugly ) to see an entertainment spectacliar
I remember when the series was first mooted, a good friend in California had been in discussions about participants and they were told that the 'race' was to be keenly fought but done so in a pleasing and entertaining manner.
Hat's off - it works, i am not knocking it, it generates good publicity towards GA at a time when we really need some but let's take the pinch of salt - no - not on the marguerita and realise that the safety aspect of some very challenging venues means that perhaps team orders are required to help balance the series