I personally enjoy the roadcourse and don't think it has any more dangerous aspects, when taken as a whole, than the postage stamp at HEB. Ultimately, as with people that avoid MW because they think tires should last forever, you have to decide where you want to play. Don't feel confortable, don't turn the key. Site too distant (Paris) don't run the event. Event poorly run (Annex) don't put down the $$$. Want national level courses go find a site large enough or get a timer an rent the Mineral Ring for a day and do one yourself.
Ain't this democracy thing great....
Steve E