I would say that they probably are - but - then again I think that the Elite League only charge a Pound or two more, yet pay out, it seems to me large sums of money to certain Riders. That, to me, is what makes the Elite League unsustainable.Lower the Prices and you might attract one or two new Supporters but I can't see the Riders accepting a drop in Pay so, because of this, the League would be in even more trouble.