I get the distinct impression, from talkin to the 'racing bunch' on here, other forums and in person....
Theyre only interested in how quick their dogs can get from A to B.... free running a lot can result in injury, pulled muscles etc so lead walking and the only time they are let off it on a nice, flat straight track.
Ive seen them grab the dog out the van...race down the track...then back in the van.
No interaction....
For me, why whippet is free running all the time. Shes not a racing dog....
Shes there for me to enjoy...to walk....run and have fun with.
Nothing fun