I think we have it about right at the moment - in the past roboteers expected free accomodation, travel expenses and appearance money - and we got it.

The present EOs cannot afford to do it, maybe that is why numbers have dwindled and only the die-hards are left. I for one would like it to return, but know it just wont happen, until maybe television gets interested again. btw, you only got £100 appearance fee from Mentorn from series5 onwards, and I never got accomodation or petrol money as I lived nearer the venue than the hotel. You had to win the heat final to get any more cash, so you were still out of pocket even if you did well, what with your building costs.

The point I am making is I am quite happy to pay my travelling costs, I get to play safely with my toys, the EOs get an event, if they make some cash then they will do another. If they lose money then they pack it in.

Trev