and i think thats a very sexist comment, SOME women may not see the appeal, as is the case for some blokes, as evidenced here...that doesnt mean none of us want to i wouldnt ever dream of trying it on the road, but fully intend to have more track time this year, simply because i enjoy it ( cant beat no oncoming traffic), and i i ever get that far over and knee down , then all well and good....no its not the holy grail, but i understand why its done and definitely dont rule out wanting to get there myself. ps i know a couple of girls who race , and they feel the same about it as the guys maybe hunky guys will watch and want to have OUR babies :P