21st November 2021

Ronnie's Newcastle Nightmare Tracy Holmes on Ronnie Moore's comeback to British Speedway in 1969.

Jeff Gayle [ jeff.gayle@ntlworld.com ] has some queries for our knowledgeable visitors: "I was told that three riders from the USA rode at various tracks in 1929, they included Red Murch; Dab Baston and Chick Remington, is this true? Also is the Bill Bragg rider for various teams the same one who became a Promoter?"

 

14th November 2021

Book Review: Where Eagles Dared A new book from Jim Henry that covers the history of speedway in Motherwell, a town in central Scotland that's located between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The Cheetahs Are Back! John Fray has been in touch with us many times over the years, sharing updates on the Save Oxford Stadium campaign and the coverage it was receiving in the Oxford Mail. This week John got the news he's been hoping to hear for 14 long years.

Phil Rice on REDCAR - Media Prima Arena: "Redcar is such a great asset to our sport. Racing always good and atmosphere welcoming. Good luck for 2022 and beyond." Andy Oldfield on Canterbury Noise Trials in 1968: "What fantastic pictures bringing back so many memories. I have never seen these before but I can confirm that it is definitely Kingsmead stadium, by the time that speedway started the little covered stand behind the goals were removed. Used to play football at Brett's and it didn't have the covered areas behind the goals, although it did have the best playing surface around - it was like a billiard table! " Terry Willett on Canterbury Noise Trials in 1968: "Pretty convinced that was Kingsmead for the noise test. I don't ever remember the shed / stand behind the goal but certainly judging by the main grandstand, the fence and the clubhouse on its right which can also be seen in pictures of football matches since 1958 looks like the Malt House in Northlane in the pic where Martyn Piddock has dropped it." Click here to leave your own feedback

 

7th November 2021

King's Lynn - Part Four Ian Davey's reflections on his most recent visit to King's Lynn, when the Stars took on the might of the Wolverhampton Wolves in August this year.

Track Pix: Redcar 2021 pictures of the Media Prima Arena at Redcar. The facilities have been gradually developed over the years and with one of the best tracks in the Championship it's an excellent modern speedway stadium.

David Pickles on KENT - Central Park: "UNCLE LEN - Just a few lines, if I may, to comment on the impending departure of Len Silver from our beloved sport after 75 years. You'll be sadly missed Len, a showman supreme, a very knowledgeable person where speedway is concerned, what you don't know about it isn't worth knowing. Many many thanks for all the wonderful years of entertainment at the still missed Hackney, thank you for your time as England team manager, but above all thank you for being you. Aside from Johnnie Hoskins you were the most important person in our sport. Good luck to you for the future." Tracy Holmes on Artem Laguta - A Russian Champion at Last: "Thanks Mike. I had Viktor Trofimov and Viktor Kuznetsov ready to go. What happened? Like so many things these days, wish I knew !!! haha" Sean Cook on Garage Mahal II: "Thank you Steve & Julie. What you do for the special sport of Speedway is outstanding. Respect to Mr. Exeter. Beautiful Museum. I would love to edit together some clips for you." Click here to leave your own feedback