The White Knight

Can't wait - I liked John Jackson.

WHO????

I believe that the Army White Helmets Team is no more. Probably H&S, like they got rid of the Field Gun Teams at the Royal Tournament.

For a moment there I thought you'd put WENGER. That WOULD have upset Parsloes.

You are right Grachan. Chesterton did become Stoke.

Those were the days.............................................

Leave the Grand Prix where it is - in Cardiff. London has far too many 'goodies' as it is - as opposed to anywhere else.

I agree Haggis. When I went - I enjoyed just walking around the City. The area of the Stadium was entertainment enough in itself. Pubs, Streets full of Flags, Noise and general bustle of folk enjoying themselves. Inside the Stadium - I thought the entertainment was OK too - especially as it was free.

Mine arrived this morning. Good to see the Barry Thomas piece. John Hart ended up as the Track Record Holder at Sunderland (Boldon Stadium) in 1974. I'm looking forward to a good read over the weekend.

I TOTALLY endorse the above.

BackTrack just gets better and better. The piece on Robert Henry was EXCELLENT. I have always said that there is a place in the Magazine for the Maugers and Gundersens of this world - BUT - there are other Riders with tales to tell too. Hopefully there will be more to come from Mr. McCaffrey.

I thought he was Slovenian.

Is Sunderland included??

Cheers Tony - I'll be in touch about one or two of these. Thanks again. Ian.

Hi Tony Are there many Photographs of Sunderland Speedway??? Cheers Ian

Michael Lee - an enigma. Had Michael played it by the book - there are those who would say he could and possibly should have been World Champion on a number of occasions. But would he? Without his wildness and his headstrong way of doing things - would he have been the same Rider??? I wonder...............................................

I support you 100% Humphrey. Don't worry - after THIS close Season I suspect that I will be classed as a 'moaner' too.

Can't let this chance go: Sunderland 'Saints' Sunderland 'Stars' Sunderland 'Gladiators' of blesséd memory......................................

Another 'cracking' Issue. I thoroughly enjoyed the Tommy Roper and the Tony Clarke pieces - Tony is a very lucky man. Talking about Ronnie Moore - There are Books out about Ivan Mauger, Briggo, Simmo, Michael Lee etc. What about 'Mirac' surely his life must be worth recording too. Perhaps RetroSpeedway may be interested. Just a suggestion.

It will be no surprise to anyone that my favourite Speedway would be at the Boldon Stadium watching Sunderland Speedway 1964, 1971 to 1974 (inc.): TRACK Sunderland : Boldon Stadium. CAPTAIN: Russ Dent. OTHER RIDERS WHO HAD TO BE IN THE TEAM: Graeme Smith, Jack Millen, Jim Wells, George Barclay, John Goodall, Peter Wrathall. PROMOTER: Len Silver. TEAM MANAGER: Colin Armitstead. ANNOUNCER: Barry Wallace. RACE NIGHT: Sunday, 3.00PM. MARCH OUT MUSIC: Entry of the Gladiators. It was good in 1964 too: CAPTAIN: Ken Sharples. OTHER RIDERS WHO HAD TO BE IN THE TEAM: Gordon Guasco, Jim Airey, Vic Ridgeon, Colin McKee, Maury McDermott, Dave Collins. Ahhhhh Happy Days and Memories. SPEEDWAY!! - you just CAN'T beat that!!!!

BUT!! - cityrebel - That is the beauty of BackTrack and Classic Speedway Magazines - they CAN and DO bring back the Memories. Even the black and white Photographs evoke thoughts of the GOOD days in British Speedway. I think the Sport was better then - and - these Photographs confirm and reflect that.

Judging by the Daily Mail Trophy quoted to be worth £30,000 these old Speedway Trophies must be quite valuable. Are the 'Golden Helmet' and 'Silver Helmet' Match Race Trophies still around from way back. I can't remember seeing them in the Speedway Museum. Could be me though My memory is dreadful.

This BackTrack is superb (it usually is) but this one excels. I have been happily reading about the 'good old days' Division 2 style. Thank you Rob - will this continue - I DO hope so.

GREAT to see some Division 2 stuff starting to be a bit more prominent. No point in saying that I am looking forward to the new Issue - I ALWAYS DO!!!!!

Well said AndyM - I can empathise with that.