The White Knight

I must admit that I very much enjoy Classic Speedway Memories. 👍 A great read. 👏

I find it very strange that after 17,890 odd Posts - I am ranked as a 'Newbie'. 😉🤣🤣

Sunderland. Perfect for Speedway. Nothing, as far as I know, to prevent Speedway returning as the Greyhound Stadium is still there and much improved to what it was in the '60s and '70s. I would very much doubt whether any Promoters would be interested - but - the Stadium is there.

Crumbs, you are right. I hadn't fully realised either.

A must read for me: 1964 to 1974.

R.I.P. + Graham

I have just found this page. I have lodged my objection.

Very sad. R.I.P. + Reg.

I knew Vic through the World Speedway Riders Association. He was a very good friend to us when we joined. My sincere condolences go to his Family and his many Friends. I am very saddened by this news. R.I.P. + Vic.

That made me smile anyway....................... Am I bitter - YUP!!!!!

Very sad news. I remember him riding at Sunderland. My condolences go to his Family and friends. R.I.P. +

I would have liked to have 'Like'd this Post. Unfortunately, for some reason, I can't. I've been unable to for months, despite reporting it.

Ahhh yes!!! 1964 - The year Sunderland 'Saints' got 'stuffed' by their own Promoters'. Never forget - never forgive either.

29 - John Boulger - 18/06/1945. First one younger than me.

There are quite a few of us suffering from that particular malady.

TPTV is a must watch station on the TV. I record 'the Footage Detectives' every week. There are some great old Programmes to watch. I do most of my recording on this Channel, LOVE IT.

Chris116 When I said "I wanted to 'Like' the Post" I wanted to but the Forum wont let me for some reason. When I clicked on 'Liking' Technic's Post above this one, I get a Heart with a black cross to the right of it. That is why I posed as I did.

Good question. I wanted to 'Like' this Post - I can't.

R.I.P. + Rick. My condolences to his friends and family.

A sinner in my opinion as was Bill Bridgett too. I can never forgive them for what they did to Sunderland 'Saints' in 1964. They closed us so that they could strengthen their other two Tracks, namely Newcastle and Wolverhampton by 'divvying up' our riders between them, their reasons given for closing just did not add up. The weather was not great, but, we suffered no 'rain offs'. The crowds were pretty good - I know this for I was there at every match. It is notable that Wolverhampton were bottom of the League at the time of our closure, Newcastle got Ken Sharples and went on to win the League, Wolverhampton finished third in the League that year with a good number of Sunderland riders in their team. Jim Airey, Gordon Guasco and Colin McKee. I am still very bitter and disgusted about the way Sunderland Speedway was treated by the Promoters in 1964.

I do sincerely hope that something can be done about this. At the moment, those lads were deserving of being called 'World Champions' but, for whatever reason, were not recognised as such. I think it would be great if this could happen. Fingers crossed for their families sake.

Excellent,

I live in Sunderland and cannot make it. Very best wishes for your efforts though, I sincerely hope you can succeed in keeping Speedway in Peterborough. I have been to the Peterborough track on a number of occasions and thoroughly enjoyed, not just the racing, but the the atmosphere too. Good Luck.

Very sad news. John, old friend, May you Rest in Peace. +