[MRE]

Its that time of the year again. Scalextric are about to announce their 2022 range on Monday 10 January, so we can start playing the game.

As usual, Scalextric have kept it a secret and not done much (any ?) market research to assess how popular each car is going to be, so it's guesswork again. Having already set their production numbers and factory time, there will be too many of some models (to be sold off cheaply in the future and upset independent traders) and not enough of others (losing sales, cutting back trader orders, and leaving many potential customers disappointed).

With so many 2021 cars not yet being available, we can add a new category this year, and guess the podium positions.

Gold Award = Which new cars will not make it into production or the shops in 2022 ?
Silver Award = Which cars will not be made in enough numbers for demand ?
Bronze Award = Which cars will be overproduced and sold off cheaply in the future ?

The guesses should take into account the price rise to £49.99 for a standard car, extra for Ltd Ed and licenced items. Production component problems and shipping issues will also have a bearing on your answers.

Are you ready ? Gentlemen, start your guesses..........!!!

PS. Tongue in cheek, but with a large element of truth