29th December 2019

Another Oval Gone David Pickles reacts to the news that another of speedway's homes has been lost to developers.

It's All About You: Mel Hubbard Mel shares some memories from the Blackbird Road era at Leicester.

Many thanks to everyone who has helped us to bring you the site in 2019. Ray Allen - Nerina Clarkson - Barry Cross The Late John Chaplin - Ian Davey - John Fray Andrew Gallon - Ian Gill - Robert Graham Steve Haire - Jim Henry - Tracy Holmes Mel Hubbard - John Hyam - Peter Lush Tony McDonald - Charles Mckay - Ken Nicholson David Pickles - Barry Preston - Jeff Scott Fred Taylor - Joe Wake New contributors are always very welcome.

 

22nd December 2019

The Molyneux Mystery Can anyone help solve a speedway mystery from 1982? Ian Gill and Alan Molyneux would be delighted if you can.

Speedway Researcher Update Jim Henry brings us up to date with recent developments at the Speedway Researcher website.

The Save Oxford Stadium group have another beautiful calendar available for 2020, designed once more by the talented Barry Cross. You can order it from shoponeoneeight.co.uk.

John Boyd on Brandonapolis 1965 - 1985. A Kiwi Konnection. Part 6.: "I do like Tracy Holmes articles, but how many people get the Auf Wiedersehen Pet one liners, mostly said by Oz? I get them every time - alright, alright, I do know how to go on!" Click here to leave your own feedback

 

15th December 2019

All to Play for at Oxford John Fray remains optimistic that we'll see speedway back at Oxford in the future. Here's his latest thoughts on the current position.

Brandonapolis 1965 - 1985. A Kiwi Konnection. Part 6. Tracy Holmes concludes this series by covering the 1982 to 1985 events.

Bob Bath on Alf Wells - You Have Two Minutes: "Good to hear re Alf Wells - an inspiration to us all." Jim Henry: "I understand a recent publication suggested that races in the ill-fated Monarchs v Belle Vue Aces match featured a steel plate starting process. Having been there on the night I don't recall any mention of it being used. I do recall reading in the Speedway Star of this era that Ian Hoskins was suggesting it could be used as a possible alternative to the tactical substitution rides process. I can advise that the steel plate idea was tested out in one race in the second half of a league match in July 1953. Details can be found in the 1953 White City, Glasgow file on The Speedway Researcher web site.) I don't think it was ever tried again and it probably would be a potential source of danger if the staring gate crew had to get the plates off the gate area before riders completed a lap." Click here to leave your own feedback

 

10th December 2019

DVD: National League Classics Still looking for stocking filler ideas for Christmas? These new DVDs from Retro Speedway may be just what you need to make a speedway fan happy this festive season. Starting with this one dedicated to the brave boys of the National League between 1980 and 1990, very much a golden era for many of us.

DVD: Test Match Special Next up is Test Match Special which showcases some great action from International meetings in both the UK and from around the world. Loads of legendary names can be seen in action once more on here, a real who's who of speedway royalty.

DVD: Sam Ermolenko Racing 'Sudden Sam' is the latest star to get a DVD dedicated to his career, one of the great entertainers and hugely popular wherever he rode. His many admirers will welcome this chance to see him at his very best. You can see which other riders have been given the DVD treatment on our DVDs page.