moxey63

Kevin The figures i posted are for League and KO Cup only, taken out of the Speedway Star's winter reviews. Jan Andersson was an ever-present in the league that year (24 matches) and also appeared in each of Racers' six KO Cup matches. No doubt you'll be interested in my update book of records from 1991-date. It attempts to continue where the Peter Oakes' History of the British League concluded in 1990 and will include all the stats and details of the last 15 years. It will include yearly rider and club stats, tables, cup results, test matches etc. Since I've been compiling it I've been surprised at how much I've forgotten about the past 15 years!

MILLS, Paddy 1946 20 153 7.65 Norwich, Northern League 1947 28 220.5 7.87 Div 2, Norwich 1948 32 262 8.19 Div 2, Norwich 1949 33 285 8.63 Div 2, Norwich 1950 26 182 7.00 Div 2, Norwich 1951 27 163 6.03 Div 2, Norwich 1952 17 42 2.47 Div 1, Norwich 1953 6 10 1.66 Div 2, Stoke Ginger-haired Paddy, Leicester-born in 1913, was one of the most spectacular riders in the game. He was unfortunate during 1949 when forced to miss an England chance through head injuries and a fractured leg.

Andersson, Jan 1991 30 144 251 25 276 7.67 - 1

Email you? I'll bring it round to your house, load it on your pc, wipe your nose, then do the frigging housework.

Lee, Michael 1991 5m 23r 17p 3bp 20t 3.48 - - Kevin, We may as well do your project for you

Has anybody purchased these CDs? If so, are they worth acquiring? Bit tight with the pennies you see. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MASSIVE-SPEEDWAY-DAT...1QQcmdZViewItem

Kevin Is it just averages you are seeking or m, rds & pts. If it's just averages, look here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MASSIVE-SPEEDWAY-DAT...1QQcmdZViewItem

Kevin Haven't you a copy of Peter Oakes' History of the British League?

What are you doing with all these stats... building a database?

I would have if he ever rode over here. You have to get up early to catch me out.

Here's one for you anoraks out there. KNUTSSON, Bjorn 1959 6 61 10.16 Div 1, Southampton 1960 18 239 13.27 Div 1, Southampton 1961 18 203 11.27 Div 1, Southampton 1962 24 251 10.45 Div 1, Southampton 1963 24 239 9.95 Div 1, Southampton 1964 10 105 10.50 Div 1, West Ham He helped Southampton win the 1962 National League. Second in the 1961 and ’63 World Championship. World Champion in 1965. Qualified for the World Final on six occasions from 1961 to ‘66.

1993 35 188 466 20 286 10.34 7 5 1994 12 64 160.5 6 166.5 10.41 5 -

Pedersen, Jan O’ 1991 26m 130r 287p 23bp 310t 9.54ave 1f 1p

1991 Oxford 24 141 360 10 370 10.50 4 1 1992 Oxford 25 139 348 8 356 10.24 3 1 1993 Coventry 41 226 544 24 568 10.05 3 2 1994 Coventry 37 190 456 18 474 9.98 2 4

Hawk I think that incident by the two PCs happened at Exeter in 1984.

Malcolm Simmons and Mark Courtney were also named in the revelations.

The Speedway History Magazine does have a website, and it also contains quite a few other useful mags from the Speed-away promotions' stable. You will find it here: http://www.speed-awaypromotions.com/ I believe the email address has changed from earlier releases as well - email: oriolecy@btinternet.com

I wonder how many times he has heard that! I received my copy of the new Speedway History Magazine this morning and was impressed. The paper, text and picture (colour and bw) quality are a vast improvement on The Speedway Years, which I presume, will be revamped now a different printer has come on board. The Speedway History Magazine also has some fine contributions from the likes of Dick Barrie (remember him?), Cyril Hart and Glynn Shailes included. My honest opinion is that it is one of Speed-away Promotions finest offerings - and I practically have them all - and is a necessity for those, like me, who will always dig a little deeper in the pocket for a slice of nostalgia. FenTiger76, I would re-subscribe if I were you.

Simon came with Exeter to Belle Vue in the mid-90s. In one heat, he came out wearing an entirely yellow helmet colour and not the regulated yellow and black. Over the pa, the announcer informed Wiggy that he must wear a yellow and black cover or face being fined. Anyway, Simon took the warning and rode off back to the pits, moments later returning to the start line with the words “Hi ref” on the same yellow cover, customized in black sticky tape.

The reason was because the Aces were riding away that night and the promotion didn't want a blank date.

Arnie Haley is sadly no longer with us.

As a pre-teen, despite watching the likes of Peter Collins, Chris Morton and Soren Sjosten in the Aces' side, it was second-string Paul Tyrer who became - and remains - my all-time favourite. He was a classy, sleek rider who tragically failed to reach his expected potential after a 1974 injury. He was a 7.50-point rider then, but really went downhill after leaving Belle Vue for King's Lynn in '77, averaging less than a point a ride at Saddlebow Road. I remember how disillusioned I was when he left Hyde Road to join the Stars, but kept a close eye on his career until his premature retirement in 1979, aged just 26. I recall him being such a stylish rider, clad in his yellow and black chequered, ATS (Associated Tyre Specialist) sponsored leathers. Supporting Tyrer was like supporting a football team - I’d be over the moon if he racked up a good score, or really depressed if he didn't. On too many occasions I ended up coming home from speedway on a right downer... despite Belle Vue roasting the opposition! Sad I know. But give us a break... I was only 12!

PAWSON, Fred London-born in 1923 1947, 3 M, 4 Pts, Div 3, Eastbourne 1948, 44 M, 230.5 Pts, Div 3, Poole 1949, 48 M, 382 Pts, Div 3, Poole 1950, 30 M, 79 Pts, Div 1, Harringay 1951, 30 M, 178 Pts, Div 2, Norwich 1952, 36 M, 150 Pts, Div 1, Norwich 1953, 15 M, 49 Pts, Div 1, Norwich 1954, ?? 5 Pts, Div 1, Norwich

The most boring ever. I really think the system for this year has ruined it. You can have one, possibly two, bad rides and still make the semis. It is too comfy for the riders, unlike the elimination heats from previous years. I find that I'm falling to sleep more and more when speedway's on tele.