I can't speak for Simon, but for me on Raw2 I enjoy the (uninterrupted) POVs with the occasional side view, and less commentary. Don't get me wrong, it's a far cry from other coaster videos I've seen (usually released by marketing departments and cable TV specials) where it seems to be mostly fan interviews and shots of the station loading paired with metal and techno. But just to give an example... "NINETY DEGREEEES!!!" was funny the first... three times? lol
But judging by other comments here, it sounds like some viewers enjoy the personal reactions, so I think you struck a good balance between the two. Since you brought up a possible "Just The Tracks, Ma'am" version: I *do* like having the ambient human noise during the POV, just because it's more fun and realistic. Otherwise I feel lonely.
-birdman