How an organisation responds to criticism is always a true test of its leadership. And Motorsport UK has passed that assessment in recent days, following the uproar sparked by its consultation into plans to overhaul series regulations and place severe restrictions on their calendars and names.
Yes, the furore was completely unnecessary and avoidable, but the governing body equally deserves credit for the way it has reacted. Aware that the proposals had generated a wave of fury, a meeting of the race committee was scheduled for as soon as the consultation concluded to immediately review the plans. Inevitably, the suggested changes were scrapped and this was quickly communicated to the club racing world, so everyone knew where they stood.
