born_2b_mad

Well the statement by Roger Cearns shows the following quote from the application in September 2008 - "Held from mid March to October, each year, once a week, the sport like football is divided into leagues and families follow their local team (probably in this case the Kent Dons) at home and away meeting." The full link is here (scroll about half way down to the document STATEMENT OF ROGER CEARNS

I'm pretty sure it was mentioned in Cearns' initial planning application. I'll have a search and see if I can find it.

One thing I am really not happy with is that he is more than happy to use the 'Dons' nickname if he gets going!

My list has Maury Dunn!

Ditto

Yes he did according to my list he rode in 1955, 56 and 57

I seem to remember that when he retired from Speedway he took up working with Royal Mail and was a postman in Sunbury-on-Thames (just down the road from me). Also recall that he passed away not so long ago.

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Well the name ties in with Kev's record so looks like he is the man. Thanks very much...............database updated!!

Maybe you could help me out here speedyguy? In my detailed list of riders that have worn the red and yellow of Wimbledon, I have a rider named N PIQUET that rode in 1949. Can you shed any light on this rider? Thanks in anticipation

Oh behave! Could say the same for Nicki P not shaking hands then!

Got Mine!!

Come on boys!!!!! Unfortunately I'm Best Man at a wedding on Saturday so will miss it

Sorry to here that Steve, send George my best wishes.

Which you would get by re-introducing the old qualification system. I'm not sure if you understand what I'm getting at (apologies if you do! ) The GP Series would stay as it is, it just means that the qualification for the following seasons GP series would run alongside, just as it was last year. Bringing the National Championships in as the first qualification stage would mean all riders from all nationalities would get the chance to fight for a place in the GP's. Currently they have next to no chance.

I didn't mean bring back the one-off Final, as I am a fan of the current GP Series. What I meant was that qualification for the 8 unseeded riders should be done through a qualification system, like that which was used for the 'old' World Final. National Championships, Commonwealth Final, Intercontinental Final, Overseas Final etc As suzuki_star says it will help bring much needed credibility back to the British Final.

From what I can remember he was pencilled in at reserve for a meeting, but for the life of me I can't find the programme. All I do remember is that it was 1949.

A couple of years back I had a Wimbledon programme from 1949 which had a rider written down as N PIQUET. I'm pretty sure the name wasn't down as programmed to ride. Can anyone shed any light as to who this is!!??

Definately need the return of the GP Challenge. Bring back the good old days when the National Championships were the start of the qualification system to the World Final.

From 87 onwards 1. Todd Wiltshire 2. Kevin Jolly 3. Roger Johns 4. Ray Morton 5. Bobby Ott 6. Jesper Olsen 7. Nigel Leaver

It's here Rob http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...topic=18694&hl=

Knew I could rely on you Norbs. Thanks PS I'll buy it I promise

Can anyone help me confirm the rider line-up of the Wimbledon team from 1947. I am not 100% certain if I have the correct names. From left to right: Lionel Levy, Archie Windmill, Alec Statham, Ronnie Greene, George Saunders, ????, Norman Parker (on bike), Les Wooton, Dicky Harris, Mike Erskine, Cyril Brine. Appreciate any help. PHOTO LINK HERE

29 years ago today. RIP

Shh!!! Don't say anything tomorrow!!! I've got to tell them I'm in France next week yet!!