he did fine last year.

Any. He has a rolling average of 20 currently. It will be reassessed monthly in line with his meetings, just like other riders.

How many more championship meetings has Ashton got to do before his average is re assessed ? 

And what rumours would they be? 

My thoughts exactly!

No! No! No! If you ask everyone again.. That you have already spoken to before the season started... Who flatly turned you down.... Or wanted "stupid money"... Hence you ended up with the riders you did... Then, I am sure they will now say yes... (But. Very much on their terms now they know how desperate you are..!)..