BB_Sept 11.pdf - Biggleswade Rugby Club

TEL: 01234 843905 ADVERTISING: advertising@biggleswadebulletin.co.uk BIGGLESWADE BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 2011 9Ben Tuck looking for more sponsorsJUST a quick update to let youknow that ahead of competingfor the prestigious and wellknown Brazilian Cup at WhiltonMill in late August, Ben got severalhundred more practice lapsunder his belt with another day’stesting at the end of July. Withteam constraints resulting in Benhaving only taken part in four ofthe seven races so far in theWhilton Mill Club Championship,test days such as these arean important way for Ben togather race style experience in acost effective manner. They are akey reason why Ben demonstratespace that would normallytake several years to develop.Despite missing the February,June and July rounds due to teamcommitments at the BritishNational Championships, Ben hasthe second highest points averageof the Whilton Mill Championshipand still sits in eleventh place in thechampionship standings. Buildingon those results was the aim of thetest day. Taking part in test days is atypical demonstration of thecommitment Ben is showing to hiscareer and to his current sponsors.Ben now needs significantcommercial input to make good onthis drive and commitment afterdemonstrating that with very little‘seat time’ he has already shownpace beyond his experience. Therecan be fewer better places tocommit marketing money withthis interesting and headlinegrabbing potential.Bens team 3DR, had a numberof objectives planned for the testday. Top of the list was to gathersome extra experience of closewheel to wheel fighting. Ben progresseda huge amount during thedays training and posted BritishNational comparable lap timesalongside his team mates, showingthat although he races at a far moreinfrequent rate than most otherdrivers, there is far more talent tobe shown given the right budget.