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The final score in the match held on 4 April 1982 was Rye House 47 Oxford 49, but Rye House lodged a protest which was upheld and the match was re-run. Can anyone tell me what the protest was about? Thank you.

Same Ron Johnson. He was in his 50s by then. I have lots of info on Crystal Palace, Donsking. Perhaps we could get together in the Eggheads studio...or alternatively, I can e-mail you info. Is there anything in particular you want to know or is it just general?

In 1984 Steve Schofield rode seven times for Wolverhampton, 24 rides, 13 points, 5 bonus points, total 18, Average 3.00

No. Nothing's arrived, moxey. P.S. I've sent you a pm with a bit of news...

You could try Tempus, moxey, they might be interested. I can give you details of who to contact etc. If you're interested send me a pm.

I've sent you a reply on the Speedway History Forum, Kev. Don't get too excited, but it's a start!

I don't think Coventry operated from 1934 to the outbreak of War did they?

Peter Oakes's "The Complete History of the British League" has all British League averages from 1965 to 1990. Since then there have been several annuals/yearbooks with specific years.

Well, hopefully the Museum will last for ever and money will always be needed...

Yes, Brenda Craven came down for a special (small) ceremony to officially mark the commencement of building. The logo for the Speedway Museum features Peter Craven.

The question is which city/town had the most venues in its history, not which club, so the answer must be London.

The name of the place is Paradise Wildlife Park. I'm sure they'd let you have a look, though at the moment all you will see is a building site!

Not yet. It will be about April or May next year.

There has been speedway at Eastbourne's Arlington track every year since 1929 with the exception of 1931, the War years, 1949 and 1965-68. Although not continuous since the War, I think they have the best record for most years open.

Not as far as I know at the moment. I'll see what I can do.

Romford was in Essex until 1964 when it was absorbed in to London; the same goes for West Ham and Lea Bridge. There was never any speedway at Clapton Stadium. I know that because I used to live next door!

Just to let everyone know that work on the building has now started. The foundations are down and the structure is now being erected. It looks like being a reality at last!

It's undoubtedly been London. Don't forget Romford as well. Not too sure of my North West geography but Manchester has had six tracks as far as I know: Hyde Road, Kirkmanshulme Lane, White City, Droylsden, Audenshaw and Salford.

I'm afraid I can't answer that. I can't find any biographical details about him.

No Mongolian riders again, Subedei. What's going on? Can't you fly Scott Nicholls out there to teach your youngsters how to ride?

Les Tams was an Eastbourne reserve in 1947. He rode in a number of matches for the Eagles. As far as I know he did not move on to Hastings in 1948 and I am not sure what happened to him after 1947.

Thanks Ross. I would appreciate that. I don't think I have it. I'm about to e-mail you separately about Paul Eustace...

Yes, I wondered what had happened to this in my absence from Internet connection... The worst thing is that I found out Gus Kuhn's date of birth a couple of weeks ago, but I can't remember who it was that asked for it on the Forum.

Hi Ross I have contact details for Paul Eustace, but, as you will see from the General Discussion section I'm currently on a computer in Clacton Library. I'll get the details, and next time I'm in the library I'll send them to you.

Given the current state of the scores in the GP with a big gap after 12th placed man, Bjarne Pedersen, I would suggest that those 12 minus Hans Andersen, whose score doesn't count, go in next year's Grand Prix. This leaves four places (plus the wild card each time). Those four should be the four finalists in the qualifier. Sorry, Simon and Bomber...