Aside from one that I suspect is employed, all data guys have full time jobs away from the track, they wouldn't survive on racing income alone.
Not sure how much it will influence the decision to run one, but word is Indian is discontinuing the FTR. How long after they stop making them will the contingency, and support, last?
Historically they release entry lists about a week after reg closes, so Daytona should be anytime this weekend.
Wonder if it might be Jezza since his KTM gig ended and he's no longer involved with Indian? It's no more: Dismal Departure: Indian FTR 1200 Discontinued In 2025
Are you talking about Steve WEIR? He was the BMW guru when we were running the S1000RR as our endurance bike and was the tech for Travis WYMAN who was also one of our riders.
Cam Peterson on Roland Sands Indian. Hooligan list isn't out yet- but Greg and Jason said 48 bikes and 1 Indian on their podcast.