Scottish Speedway Rider

[full-throttle]

can anybody tell me who, in 1956, became the first scotsman to ride in the world speedway final??

Edited June 30, 2005 by full-throttle

[iris123]

Ken McKinlay was Scottish and rode in 56.Don't know for sure if he was the first though.

Edited June 30, 2005 by iris123

[norbold]

Yes he was. He qualified as reserve in 1955 but did not ride.

 

The next Scot to qualify for the World Final was Jim McMillan in 1972.

Edited June 30, 2005 by norbold

[full-throttle]

thanks guys

[iris123]

Norbold,i wasn't sure if for instance one of the Aussie riders was from Scotland originally.Ron Johnson,etc

[Ian]

Ron Johnson was indeed from Scotland Iris. I know this to be true because Johnnie Hoskins said he was, and you can't argue with information like that.

 

Mind you, were dear old Johnnie still in action today we'd probably have Scotland in the World Team Cup captained by Jock Kugelman.

[iris123]

Ron Johnson was indeed from Scotland Iris. I know this to be true because Johnnie Hoskins said he was, and you can't argue with information like that.

 

Mind you, were dear old Johnnie still in action today we'd probably have Scotland in the World Team Cup captained by Jock Kugelman.

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Indeed Ian can't argue with that.

Was just trying to cover myself.Thought he was from Scotland,although he only qualified for the 39 final,but it never took place.He also rode in the Star riders championship which was the equivalent,but not actually the World Championship.

I thought if i said Ken,then someone(Norbold)would say,no Ron Johnson.If i said Ron Johnson,someone(Norbold) would say.well he didn't actually ride,just qualified

Edited June 30, 2005 by iris123

[cyclone]

Ron Johnson was indeed from Scotland Iris. I know this to be true because Johnnie Hoskins said he was, and you can't argue with information like that.

 

Mind you, were dear old Johnnie still in action today we'd probably have Scotland in the World Team Cup captained by Jock Kugelman.

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Ron Johnston (nb the "t" was dropped off for some reason ?) was born at Milton Douglas, Duntocher & emigrated to Oz when aged six.

 

A photocopy of his birth certificate appears in 1948 Stenners Supplement, page 213, with dob of 24/2/1907.

 

Did Gordon McGregor never make the reserve berth in a World Final ?

[iris123]

Not 100% sure,but thought 1937 World Champ Jack Milne and his brother Cordy could have rode for Scotland as their father was Scottish

[Topcat]

Ron Johnston (nb the "t" was dropped off for some reason ?) was born at Milton Douglas, Duntocher & emigrated to Oz when aged six.

 

A photocopy of his birth certificate appears in 1948 Stenners Supplement, page 213, with dob of 24/2/1907.

 

Did Gordon McGregor never make the reserve berth in a World Final ?

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1965 he came 21st in the British semi finals. First 16 went through to the British final, won by Barry Briggs who went on to win the world championship.

[norbold]

Well, Ron Johnson was born in Scotland but emigrated to Australia when very young and became an Australian, riding for Australia in the Test matches. It is also the case, of course, that he never rode in a World Final anyway. One of those who is always mentioned in "the greatest rider never to ride in a World Final" discussion.

 

So whatever way you look at it, Ken McKinlay was the first Scot to ride in a World Final.

[SCB]

So at least 2 Welshmen beat the Scottish, nice We also had the 2nd ever double World Champion, bloody Aussies won that race tho, is there anything they can't win in sport?

Edited July 2, 2005 by SCB