Just a thought on the number 7 position having just read Ben Trigger's 'thank you' messages on social media! I hadn't picked up on the fact that Havvy had become mentor and Manager to Ben(2.08) mid season!!! Hmm......
If a club has any decent media contacts - social and/or traditional - then they prefer the "drip-feed" approach! Simples.
If they haven't got any - why not?!
Maybe. But the Lannings will tell you that a 30 word piece in the Sun for each rider announcement - let alone all the social media, TV and Radio - is far more useful !!
Kyle had his long-awaited shoulder operation this week. As he says - he's pain-free for the first time in 2-3 years so should be fully fit for the 2024 season. But its all down to numbers!! Averages and £££s.
So if 'virtually 10 points' left for the final 2 riders, Barker on 7.42 will leave around 20+ points for the other 4 riders signed up.
Assuming there are 2x 2pointers (or a 2 and a 3), that would still leave enough for an 8pointer and 7 pointer.
The exact wording in Danny Ford's email to sponsors is :- "Exciting Special Announcement" to be made!
It could be a rider, it could be about the future of the stadium, it could be a new Sponsor, it could be a new additional co-promoter? Anything is possible!
It also provides workshop and overnight facilities for many visiting riders - and those passing through!!
PS. 'Exciting Special announcement' by Danny Ford on the evening of Friday 8th December!!