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My first ever Speedway meeting as a 6 year old was Cradley v Newport in September 1968. A damp, exciting spectacle under the lights, I was smitten straight away and my favourite rider from night one was Chris Julian. The programme shows paid 9 from 3 completed rides and an exclusion, I can remember he was involved in some typical Julian escapades during the evening. Sadly his career as a Heathen only lasted one more home meeting for me as when we came to the tapes in 1969 he was no longer a Heathen, but a Wasp. Still maintained a soft spot for him throughout the rest of his career and can remember going to see Newport when they rode at Monmore the following season (a place we would usually only visit when the Heathens were there).

Dreadful night for the Brummies. Feel for their supporters.

Another publication from London League Publications, written by Peter Lush (who has written previous books with a Wembley link) According to the review on the Speedway Plus website the book is written in 2 distinct parts concerning the 2 riders. Might interest some of our more mature readers..... Speedway | Tommy Price & Bill Ktchen | London League Publications Ltd

Interesting read as ever. As a Belfast resident I was interested in the piece on Dunmore. Unfortunately, I believe the Stadium closed just as I moved here in 2000 and was developed upon. Given how popular motor cycle racing is over here it's a shame Speedway never gained a proper foothold.

Sad news. RIP Mike

Fingers crossed this works out. Beddington Lane would be my bet. Surbiton raceway didn’t exist when I lived there about 35 years ago. Looks adjacent to the Kingston Uni sports fields.

Heat 12 a good race. Kubera first to last.

Great racing last night. Shows how good the sport can be. Don’t like the new scoring system - let’s hope it’s for one year only.

Good to see the Brummies get the win. Zagar top quality on the mic.

Good read as always. Thank You.

Vaculik £100 more please

Michelsen £50 more Lindgren £50 less Thanks for running this again. Hoping to go one better than last year’s second place!

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Really enjoyed reading this Month's missive. Particularly the Charlie Monk feature. Many thanks!!!

Anyone read the Clarke Osborne article in todays Speedway Star?