Dan had set back when he broke his wrist otherwise he would have upped his average even more.He was the main man in his partnership with Flint who he guarded in a lot of their Heats.
Don’t think 1 rider over 8 is really necessary when you have points limit.Makes 2nd string heatleaders ask for better terms .Clubs with money will look for 5 pt foreigners.Sticking plaster stuff as usual.( if all these rumours are true )
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It’s a vicious circle though the less average riders are being more sought after therefore can hold to ransom for better terms.I also believe that certain riders “ look after” their average so as not to do themselves out of Team place the next season.
Redcar have had a good season think they were unlucky with Riss health issues, they were a very well balanced team with Eric.Things might have been different with him for the whole season.
It’s hard to see potential buyers jumping in without knowledge of what’s going with Leagues etc..Probably all done and dusted behind the scenes.(BSPA are more secretive and closed shop than the Masonic Lodge)