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What a hypocrite! Which reminds me of when Wimborne MCC wanted to stage their big grastrack meeting, The Whoppa, near Fordingbridge in the New Forest. The locals objected and got their way. Their ringleader was none other than Murray Walker.

Your anti-greyhound stance is your own matter, and others on here may well sympathise, but using it as a stick to beat other sports with will do yourself or your cause no favours.

I have the programme from 17th October 1947, the last meeting of the season. It confirms the 80.2 by Dick Campbell as the record and furthermore it was not broken during this meeting.

Likewise. I was vaccinated at work rather than in a clinic so maybe that's why?

It's not just speedway though. How many Asians do you see competing in or watching any branch of motorsport?

1975 was before silencers - no comparison to today's noise levels.

Poole v Belle Vue 31-5-78 Poole: Malcolm Simmons Danny Kennedy Christer Sjosten Martin Yeates Neil Middleditch Mike Curoso Kelvin Mullarkey Only 2/7 are still alive - Yeatesy and Middlo. For the era, that's surprisingly few. Belle Vue: Alan Wilkinson Chris Turner Peter Collins Chris Morton Les Collins Jim Brett Robert Maxfield 6/7 are still alive - only Wilky has passed away

The NSS, a no-brainer.

If you mean non-sporting use, they can have all the plans they like but, unfortunately for them, they don't own it.

It's been confirmed that Poole legend Ken Middleditch (father of Neil) has sadly passed away. Memories of Poole Pirates Speedway Club | Facebook He made an initial impression at Hastings before moving to Poole in 1950 where he became an all-time great. His partnership with Tony Lewis became known as 'me and my shadow' such was their team riding prowess. R.I.P Ken

Lionel Levy was exactly 5ft

Jeremy 'DONKEY' DONCASTER Danny BIRD KAROL Zabik Steve VERGE-IN

This is why I've never agreed with the 'any speedway is better than none' brigade as bad speedway can do more harm than good in the long run.

Or use the Opera browser which has a built-in VPN

Similar to all motorsport then from what I've seen.

Alan Wilkinson captained Belle Vue without ever being their top rider.

I'm sure Joe Owen did 4 in a row in his second spell with Newcastle and also that he won all 4 - the last 4 races of the match. Maybe v Mildenhall but just guessing now.

Are vulnerable people the only ones allowed to have deliveries then? I must have missed that directive.

My ears are too sore to continue wearing one after 4 hours but I wear glasses and ear defenders too. I've never had sore ears wearing the latter 2 only. On the plus side, it means I can only work half a day onsite.

Having a year out of the leagues is not the same as coming back from being defunct though.

Yes, the IoW.

Poole have run every season since 1948. The nearest they came to closure was the short open season of 1957. PS I assume you mean inactivity or no activity!

Devastated to read this on the same day as another of my heroes, Peter Green died too. Condolences to Jean, a special lady indeed. RIP Wilkie, the ultimate Team Captain.

I can't remember when fixed gate positions came in but if they were in effect in 83 then it's Cradley for me.

In 1954, Golden beat Lessiter in a run-off after both scored 14pts.