I am sure the change is well intended however, it will not offer quality practice with no timing and laps being compromised by other cars. I have to ask if this idea has been developed over the past 15 months why is the first we hear about it. I have just checked the regulations on the Longton website and there is no mention of this change. The very least I would have expected is for invited clubs and competitors being advised in advance of entering the event. I have not entered however, if I had I would withdraw and certainly will not be entering in other events with practice in this format. If I want track time I enter a track day and in my opinion this change damages the purity of a speed event.