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Sorry Kev. I don't know, but you could perhaps try sending arnieg a P.M? He's got a Long Eaton avatar and although I think he lives in London now he may have some old programmes.

Thanks for the details. He doesn't look like an Eric to me. Glad to hear he is well, active & enjoying life. I wonder if he still has that mop of red hair?!

OY!!! I hope you haven't had a sneaky preview of some of the questions for the next quiz night Colin.

Thanks for the details. I probably watched him ride at Long Eaton then because I used to go over there as well. I've found that photo of him. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2752081620047007148VBPATs We were on holiday in Scotland in 1965 and this was taken at Cowdenbeath wherever that is! What a handsome chap! But notice the mode of transport back then when riders used to either carry the bike (just the one) on the back of their car or have a clapped out van. Not like that today. By the way what was Bluey's real name or was that it? Possibly, being as I know someone who called their child Blue.

Did Bluey ever ride for Leicester? I ask because I've got an old black/white photo of him in one of my albums (I'll have to sort it out) which I took en route somewhere so I presumed he was a Leicester rider. But perhaps not because back in my teens/early 20's I probably took a photo of anyone connected to speedway.

I think it was taken pretty recently because it shows what is left of the Long Eaton track. I don't drink but I'll treat you to some of those lovely fish and chips from the shop on Station Road. Mind you that's probably gone as well now.

So if the Pavillion was knocked down 20 years ago what is the building in the photo? It looks like a pub but I don't know what it is/was called.

I thought The Pavillion was still in use whilst Long Eaton were running, but you know what my memory is like so perhaps not. Isn't this The Pavillion? http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2796586440047007148tfOSGJ

Oh dear. It must have cost them a lot of money in the first place to try and get things going in Spain. Shame it's all come to nothing.

Good question. Wasn't it Ole who wanted to change the surface of speedway tracks completely and have them riding on tarmac or something? Perhaps this is all part of the changeover. Can't stand him personally. Sorry Ole - he's probably a nice guy but I never did like him. Perhaps something to do with the fact he rode for the Bees and used to be the main thorn in the side when riding against Leicester. But saying that I've never been very fond of Danish riders; even Brian Andersen when I transferred to supporting Coventry. Hans Nielsen, Hans Andersen, Morten Risager, Nicki Pedersen.

You don't think I go on the rides do you? I'm not that daft. Our visits to Drayton Manor and Alton Towers were just family ones with the grandchildren. I just watch. I think the last ride I ever went on was years ago and was called Squirrel Nutkins, which consisted of a car going round on rails about 12 feet off the ground. I'm scared of heights and even with my eyes shut I think I screamed all the way round; much to the embarrassment of my grand daughter.

Any idea what the price for a child is at Thorpe Park, Alton Towers or Drayton Manor? I've not been to the latter two for a few years now but I know it was quite expensive then. The comparisons may help to put things into perspective.

I didn't realize you were that weak willed Steve. If you put someone on ignore then you don't bother to read their posts, but if you're going to read them anyway it's not worth having anyone on ignore. Curiosity obviously gets the better of you.

Well most tracks seem to have an escaped village idiot (in the nicest possible sense.) The sort of fan you hope will not come and stand next to you and there was certainly one at Long Eaton. Young chap about 19/20 who used to get very wound up. Fortunately he didn't seem to stand in one place for very long so he soon moved on somewhere else, if you did have the misfortune to have him yelling in your ears. My biggest memories of Long Eaton - perhaps it's just the bad things that stick in my mind unfortunately - was the lovely Summer evening when Ove Fundin and his wife were in attendance and the track had been over-watered so we never did see any speedway. I drove back to Leicester with the sun shining brightly & was somewhat disgruntled to say the least. Another time was the 65-0 drubbing of ....I think Middlesbrough....when they refused to ride so the Long Eaton riders just went round for 5-0's in every race. Anyone remember why Middlesbrough wouldn't ride as I forget? Of course there were numerous other very enjoyable matches with some brilliant racing. I miss my trips to Long Eaton and it's such a shame they've closed down.

Adults..... £15. 00p O.A.P...... £12. 00p Child......... £5. 00p ===============

There's no way Scott won't be riding in the U.K. and hopefully it will still be with Coventry. Greg and Nicki weren't going to be here next year anyway so we're not really missing any worthwhile riders.....yet.

Hope it's not yours 'cos I bet it doesn't sell.

Food poisoning? Is he the one who was practising after the fireworks last night along with Adam?

The problem being of course that the usual track staff don't get to prepare the track do they? It's prepared how Ole Olsen wants it....slick.

Well I blame Subedei for Scott making such a desperate move. He probably reads the forum and couldn't stand the thought of another 12 months of being called a beggar (amongst other things) if he didn't qualify.

Thanks for that. I wondered where he had got to as I miss seeing him make his way through the field after being put on a big handicap.

Probably a stupid question but what happens to the shale afterwards? Has the Parken shale stayed in storage for future use in that stadium or does it get returned to the quarry with a refund, minus the amount that disappears over the crowd?

I can't remember seeing Cliff this season. Is he still riding?

No thanks. Getting rid of the eliminators was one of the better moves by Sky, along with the stupid helmet camera.

Don't set them off again! Come to think of it most of them seem to have disappeared now the Wolves season has gone down the pan. What's happened to Stevebrum?