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Ronnie Moore rode from 1950 - 1972. Barry Briggs 1952 - 1975.

The Grants - Alec, Rob, Rob.

Tom Farndon (England) Vic Duggan (Australia) Ivan Mauger (New Zealand) Ove Fundin (Sweden) Hans Nielsen (Denmark) Jack Milne (USA) Tomasz Gollob (Poland)

Graham Miles? Yes, it could be. Why has no-one ever mentioned this before?

Oh well, it was my first meeting, so I suppose for that reason it stands out in my memory. That's good to hear. He was my first speedway "hero", so It'll be great to read about him. (I have renewed my subscription, haven't I Tony? )

New Cross had the Tom Farndon Memorial Trophy.

Never mind who was the oldest rider, who was the tallest? Does anyone know?

Reg was born on 11 November 1935.

Ask Jimmy if he can remember anything about the night I went to my first speedway match. (No, not if he remembers me..) The match was New Cross v. Norwich 11 May 1960. Jimmy was the New Cross hero that night. Fundin and Lawson carried all before them until Jimmy beat Lawson - his only defeat of the night. Jimmy was naturally New Cross's hero and top scorer, but he was not nominated in heat 15, the nominated riders heat. Split Waterman and Eric Williams were. When this was announced there was a lot of booing from the crowd. There was some justice though when Split fell at the start and a re-run with all four was ordered and Jimmy took Split's place as he had been inured in the fall. I wonder if Jimmy remembers the incident and, if he does, how he felt about being left out of heat 15 originally.

Sorry about the delay. At last: http://www.speedwaymuseum.co.uk/

You're right, Tom. OK, I won't mention it.

There's also Ian Perkin's book, "The Complete History of Wimbledon Speedway" and, dare I mention it, "Speedway in London".

Dave Jessup also won the "real" LRC in 1975.

A bit of each in a way! Their first outing together was at Hackney on 10 April. Up against Tommy Sweetman and Wal Morton in heat one, neither of them finished - Reg had ef and Eddie fell. Two days later, back at New Cross, they were out again in heat one and this time they did indeed score a 5-1, with Reg team riding his son home. With regard to my previous posting about Eddie not being very good, I should add he was only 17 at the time.

I remember him riding for New Cross in 1963 as part of a father and son team with his dad, Reg. To be quite frank, he wasn't very good - finishing with an average of 2.05 - but he was very young and only just starting out then. I know he improved greatly in his later career.

Just heard from the man himself: Hello Norman, I am E mailing you as a response whether I rode for Rye House in 1986. The honest answer is I do not really remember. I do know, however that I spent 86 racing speedway in Southern California and do remember late in the same year having a couple of second half rides at both Hoddesden and Arena Essex. But official outings for either side is doubtful. Sorry I can not be more specific. I am only surprised that there is any interest in this particular subject. Best wishes to you, Christopher Chaplin.

Thank you for the plug, Shadders. When you say not according to my book, do you mean my book doesn't mention him appearing twice in 1986? Because if he only appeared twice it's quite likely I wouldn't have mentioned him. It doesn't mean he didn't ride twice for the Rockets in 1986. My criterion for inclusion in the end of year averages was 6 matches.

Yes, Jason Crump has stolen a march on his competitors, but there's disappointment for Scott Nicholls. Damn! He's got me at it now.

I turned on the Grand Prix a bit late last night and the first words I heard were, "Disappointment for Nicholls." And I thought, yes, that just about sums up: i) Tony Millard ii) Scott Nicholls iii) The state of British Speedway iv) The GP series So, well done, Tony, for summing it all up so succinctly in just three words.

Yes, you're right really. It's just such a shame that 21 years with one club should be spoiled by just two matches for Coventry!

Ronnie Moore (apart from two appearances for Coventry right at the end of his career, both of which arguably be said were guest appearances) rode only for Wimbledon from 1950 to 1971. Freddie Williams and Tommy Price were Wembley riders all their careers. Phil Clarke for Norwich only.

The Speedway Museum website is complete (in basic form) and will be operational this week.

How did you find out those winners, speedyguy?

Hmmm.... 1960: Ronnie Moore 1961: Jack Young (Actually Peter Craven won it in 1959) Jack Milne was the first winner in 1936.

Good idea, BOBBATH.