crem was surely joking ron,while having a guy win a championship is good for the manufacturer,I think its much more to have a guy who goes to every race,promotes the bike(s)helps others when needed,is a great sportsman and yeah finishes near the top is good enough,as it shows they are putting in the effort and not just taking advantage of a good thing,wouldnt you rather have four or five guys who are dedicated to the brand for the past few years,than a "hired gun" who may or may not leave if the grass is greener on the other side?
there are quite a few NETRA guys who can lay it down,and have won championships while brooks was racing,one of them might be interested if they get the support needed for a whole season,and billy is right,right now brooks is riding on another level and he has only been beaten once or twice this season