TwoMinuteWarning Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Someone compiling a website for a Durham village has contacted me asking for information about a former resident of the village, Jack Ormston. I know that he rode for Wembley 1930-32, Harringay 1935-38 approx, was in the first Test match, won the first London Riders' Championship, 13 Test appearances. Could anyone fill in some of the gaps? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom House Kid Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 1933 involved in abourted tour of USA 1934 rode for Hall Green (Birmingham) Rode in Star riders Final 1930 and runner up1935 World Final 36 and38 on retiring Jack turned to Horse Racing Owner/Trainer Also a Pilot completing in the Kings Cup air Race! See Speedway Pre war Year's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Possibly the oldest (both in age and seniority) speedway riders still alive today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinuteWarning Posted March 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Thanks, CHK and norbold. I don't have the Pre-War years book (yet!) Anybody have a date of birth for Jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 30 October 1909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTom Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Brian, as the gentleman involved is still with us it would be a good idea for someone to go see him and get his life on tape before he leaves us like so many other riders from the past and some non to far in the past! It sounds as if his life story would make interesting reading. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinuteWarning Posted March 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Thanks norbold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinuteWarning Posted March 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Brian, as the gentleman involved is still with us it would be a good idea for someone to go see him and get his life on tape before he leaves us like so many other riders from the past and some non to far in the past! It sounds as if his life story would make interesting reading. Tom <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree, Tom, but this applies to many old riders. Just sit them down, and record them chatting about their career, I can't understand why it isn't done more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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