Good Point cubby, i think on a personal note that the womens world championship should be four rounds next year and then maybe progress it to 5 in a few years then maybe even 6. I Was lucky enough to catch my first look @ the ladies WTC on the isle of man (I have seen a few brit rounds) and i think that if they keep progressing like they currently are and the sport keeps getting bigger and bigger then more riders will get support to travel and ride......... BUT without having more rounds this wont happen as they wont get the time to show what they can really do.
I Also think that more riders have the support then we all think, I can bet my bottem doller on it that Iris didnt pay a penny to ride the world rounds this year.