Conner Bailey is a good Aussie example of what you are saying, very raw but sink or swim ,and he showed massive improvement in a few weeks thrown in at the deep end.
Expect Tigers to have another youngster lined up, and be relying on young Bailey to make a big step up as other reserve.Being honest don’t think Bickley made as much progress as he would have expected last season.He is still very young though.He will get another Team no problem
Most Teams have a fair idea what race night the majority of their fans prefer, do they take a chance and race on a different night.Sunday didn’t pay off for Sheffield last season,so I can see their point on moving back up if returning to aThursday race night .
Professional ,dedicated and ambitious is what makes most talent succeed.Unfortunately a lot of young riders think they make made it when they have a van with their name on it.Its a hard game and very few make the top.Age is not a factor. IMO .
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They need a bit of luck though.
It was not a criticism it was only an opinion, and it is about riders that can improve their average in this sport,6.49 is a decent averages is he value on that average.