The White Knight

I agree MTM - there must be a place for Freddie who was one of my heroes. The List is excellent apart from that - I would have to drop McKinley or Boocock in order to fit Williams in. I would have him a lot higher up the List too - certainly in the top fifteen bearing in mind that both of his World Championships were won at Wembley, his Home Track.

Ivan Mauger totally out psyched Persson at the Gate. He beat him even before the Tapes went up - Ivan was tha Master of starting gate tactics. I'm glad Ivan won. I wasn't a great fan of the Great Man but I was really pleased that Persson didn't win after what he did to Briggo.

I very much hope that you are right sb. The problem is that Speedway is raced on the Track - not paper. :unsure:

Sadly missed. I always enjoyed watching Chris ride.

I totally agree. Well said Sid. An excellent Thread this and I hope it will stay on Topic. I love reading about the 'old stagers' who should never be forgotten. It is great that those who actually saw some of these Great Riders can tell us of their experiences. As I said - Superb Thread - Superb read.

You obviously read some of the drivel Posted on here - otherwise - how do you know it is drivel? :nono:

I would be bald now had he won the run-off. I would have torn my bloody hair out. Sorry Bruno but I thought he was a dirty sod - and that night he proved it.

How did they know it was under the gangster? :unsure:

Would have been had it not been for bloody Persson - I've never forgiven him for that. I've watched it a number of times and I still think he did for Briggo. Remember Briggo had already beaten the eventual Champion Ivan Mauger.

How much are you paying Briggo whka1? Just thought I'd inject a little humour......

Thanks for the help Guys but both of those Tracks are too far away. I do appreciate the your Posts though. Thank you.

No - I don't. Why would I go to a Cup Match and then not be able to go the following week. Far better to make a complete break until the stupid bloody Rule is done away with. Anyway RD - most folk know my views by now and most folk probably think I am crackers - but that is the way I feel.

No apologies necessary iris123 You are actually right in what you Posted and I was, I suppose, being negative. I was also however, looking at how someone who was a complete Newbie to the Sport would see this. It doesn't look very good - same Team - Two Tracks.. That said I am all for British youngsters benefitting from more Track time. So if it works great. Tsunami does a great job at Newcastle and I was grateful for his Post, as it gave me a greater insight as to the problems of running a Junior Team.

Naughty. :rofl: Was I, What, Who me. :unsure:

I submit the following proposed names for said Team: 1) Covvue 'Acees' 2) Bellentry 'Beces'. Just a thought. :rofl:

I don't think he does you know. :unsure: :rofl:

Very true Little Thumper - very true.

Maybe you are right iris123. But crucially it doesn't help Speedway's credibility does it?

I'm afraid I haven't been to a Speedway Meeting for over two years now. I will not go on principle. I will not attend as long as 'Double Points' is in operation. I do not agree with it and will NOT pay to watch it. It gets me upset and angry and I can do that on my own without paying for it. That said - I hope both Redcar and Newcastle have very successful Seasons in 2017. Good luck to both of them.

Speedway seems to be going to pot if this is right?

Very sad to hear. I remember Russ at Sunderland. Condolences to his Family and friends. R.I.P. +

I find most people on here fair and balanced in their Postings. There are a few, (they know who they are), who are just bullies who seem to like making people's lives a misery for no apparent reason other than their own personal pleasure. However you can still have a decent discussion and even disagreement on here with most folks. I enjoy discussing things with most people.

They were the best around the outside that I saw.

I think I would be prepared to pay big money to watch that Meeting Steve. You have got the real Royalty of Speedway there. It is a hell of a field of Riders. Ken Le Breton for Reserve - in case someone never turned up.

Looking back through my 'Vintage Speedway' and 'Classic Speedway' Magazines it occurs to me that sadly I missed Speedway's truly great years, due to being too young. Not often you can say that about anything.