"A lot of the riders visas hadn't expired.Most of them had one that was perfectly legal and still running,so these people are in the country and ready to ride.the ones waiting are riders whose visas had expired,or had not been here last year.To enter the EL or PL riders must have finished in the top 4 in BSPA recognised national or state championship within 2 years of endorsement request.To remain in the UK and gain a fresh visa,riders must have achieved a7.00PL or 6.25 EL average at the time of their application,or have reached the top4 of National Championship within the previous 2years" .Taken from SS .