speedway riders being professional is what's pushed costs, years ago it was all about finishing work, loading your bike on a rack or in the boot of the car, then off you go ..
nowadays you have to have the van, the signwriting, the new flash kevlars, the team t-shirts and hoodies, the team caps, the website etc, and that's all before you've even ridden for a NL team!!!!
get back to basics people, use your money on your riding, not fekkin hoodies!!!