steve roberts

Sad news...saw him at action at Arlington a few times. RIP

Yes we mustn't forget riders in the past when bikes were more difficult to handle requiring more subtle throttle control...Martin Ashby, Gordon Kennett, Nigel Boocock, Peter Collins, Chris Morton etc etc

Just read that Norman Strachan has passed away. That only leaves Rick Timmo from the 1972 starting Oxford line up...my first year following the sport. "Nobby" Strachan was a character and one of shortest riders. RIP

I'm glad I grew up watching Gordon Kennett...a master of the white line and passed many opponents and created so many special memories! Sadly missed but his legacy lives on!

Troy Batchelor who once apparently admitted that if he missed the gate he didn't attempt to pass?

I have to say that some of his posts were "interesting" to say the least although he did have some strange theories on some subjects which personally I thought were somewhat questionable but each to their own!

Sad news indeed. RIP.

Oxford Speedway was a viable proposition back in 1975 but it didn't stop Osborne under the guise of Bristol Stadium Ltd from selling the stadium to the council with a view of developing the site for housing. Thankfully an SOS Committee was formed of which my uncle was one and stepped in to save the stadium. And of course he was later involved with the debacle of Bristol Speedway of which he has been quoted as saying it was a success which of course it was regarding attendances but he and his fellow consortium members never got planning permission and were forced to close after only two years of operation. He has always been a shady character!

Very sad news...Les enjoyed a great season at Oxford in 1979! RIP

I rarely post on here now and it's ironic that one who has chosen to post on this particular thread used to continually trawl some of my posts that I had no option but to put him/her on "ignore" as it became tiresome and repetitive! Also there was another who frequents the forum regularly who spouts very bizarre rhetoric and opinions but I guess that's the nature of public forums and one must accept that if one wishes to participate in open discussion?

Sad news! RIP

Sad news indeed...such a good servant to the sport. RIP

I don't come on here very often now but felt I needed to add my thoughts to an interesting thread. I first "found" speedway in 1972 at my local track at Oxford which was just around the corner from where I lived. I was instantly hooked and followed the fortunes of my team for 32 years before I relocated. Took in many neutral matches around the country and relished trips to White City especially. Travelled abroad for World Finals...it was my life and created so many memories that I still cherish. However I could see how the sport was being managed in the latter years of my interest and moving to an area that had no speedway diminished my interest and I had no desire to travel a distance to take in a meeting due to many reasons that I have often cited in the past on here.

I did place my initial post under General Discussions but I would imagine it would be better placed here? It is with deep regret due to having to downsize that I will have to off load my extensive collection of speedway DVD's. They number approximately 800 and as an Oxford fan many cover the Cheetahs but there are many internationals and World Finals. Unfortunately due to the size of the collection any interested party would have to collect which I appreciate may be an issue? I seriously hope that there maybe someone who is interested...they cover the years 1972 to the present as it would be a terrible loss to have trash them? Regards

I did place my initial post under General Discussions but I would imagine it would be placed here? It is with deep regret due to having to downsize that I will have to off load my extensive collection of speedway DVD's. They number approximately 800 and as an Oxford fan many cover the Cheetahs bit there are many internationals and World Final. Unfortunately due to the size of tge collection any interested party woukd have to collect which I appreciate may be an issue? I seriously hope that there maybe someone who is interested...they cover the years 1972 to the present as it would be a terrible loss to have trash them? Regards