Just noticed this post about National racing and thought i would add a wee bit more.It seems that the posts so far have all been from 'the central belt'for lack of a better word,what about the fanciers from the North who fly about 490 for their longest Fed race and about the 450 mark for the inland National,where would 490 take you,over the water?Flying from France is 600 plus,now thats distance flying,i don't think you would have many birds for the National if they made it 600 plus to your area.Inland Nationals.....Keep Them.