Grachan Posted August 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Colin. Sorry about that case of mistaken identity. I remember seeing the Durex advert in a barbers shop once when I was getting a hair cut (Something for the weekend sir.) It's possible I'm getting the picture confused with a birthday card I once bought which DEFINITELY had an action shot of Gordon on it. I vaguely remember the Mars advert. Didn't the guy with the Mar bar say: 'I hope the lads win tonight', or something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Meynell Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Dan McCormick would be an interesting one I think I'd have thought Mike Parker would also make an interesting article. BTW - what eventually happened to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Mike Parker has been dead for nearly 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Meynell Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Mike Parker has been dead for nearly 20 years. Sure, but there must still be plenty of people around who knew him and worked for him. He's continually referenced as one of the most influential promoters of his era, but there's almost no literature (at least that I've seen) about the man himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Mike Parker has been dead for nearly 20 years. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ah but are we sure that's not just a tax dodge? You know what these promoters are like........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Hi It wasnt gordon that did the advert for Durex it was me Colin Richardson, i did the action shot that they used on the posters <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would of let Gordon have that claim to fame Can still remember what my Dads comment was when he saw the picture, wasn't pleasant believe me was only a kid at the time as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelle Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I'd like to see Dougie Wyer or Arnie Haley, my first speedway heroes...... Flyer Wyer's tassled white leathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I'd like to see Dougie Wyer or Arnie Haley, my first speedway heroes...... Flyer Wyer's tassled white leathers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Arnie has already been covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matousek Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Read that issue about neil evitts, it seems sheffield was at fault over the pay thing?, machins fault? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Read that issue about neil evitts, it seems sheffield was at fault over the pay thing?, machins fault? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought it was to do with Cliff Carr, the previous Promoter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matousek Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I thought it was to do with Cliff Carr, the previous Promoter. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No when machin took over, says he didnt stick to the pay scale or something, i dont know the full story but evitts, said he was getting ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 No when machin took over, says he didnt stick to the pay scale or something, i dont know the full story but evitts, said he was getting ripped off. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Different Promoter, entitled to have different pay scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matousek Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Hmmm, i dunno, but i know that a load of superstars have left sheffield under a cloud because of some controversy, latest 1 sean wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Hmmm, i dunno, but i know that a load of superstars have left sheffield under a cloud because of some controversy, latest 1 sean wilson <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't know I think Sean, was somebody who was on the wane, and listening to some very reliable sources was not the Team man he had been. I thought at the time we were daft to let him go, but the more and more I think about it I don't think that it was, no rider is bigger than the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matousek Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Maybe a rethink now comptons out, bring sean wilson back in!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Maybe a rethink now comptons out, bring sean wilson back in!. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nah I don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerblade Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Wimbledon got a lot of that sort of publicity including the Mars bar TV adverts 'Work rest and play'I remember that advert, wasn't that long after I had become interested in speedway Mike Parker has been dead for nearly 20 years. Sure, but there must still be plenty of people around who knew him and worked for him. He's continually referenced as one of the most influential promoters of his era, but there's almost no literature (at least that I've seen) about the man himself.Has anyone mentioned Billy Sanders as a feature yet? I have often wondered if it was due to the circumstances of his death etc. that he hasn't been featured, but then again, Kenny Carter and Edward Jancarz have been featured. Read that issue about neil evitts, it seems sheffield was at fault over the pay thing?, machins fault? Evitts had been making rumblings from the start of 1992 threatening he wouldn't ride unless things was sorted out. Cliff Carr admitted he was struggling at a public meeting in the Panorama Room a couple of months before his licence was revoked by the BSPA in July of that season. As it was a "new broom" so to speak I don't think that Neil Machin and Tim Lucking had any obligation to stick to whatever deals that Cliff Carr had agreed. That's how I remember it anyway, obviously I stand to be corrected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwf Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Gordon Kennett has just phoned the Backtrack office to confirm that he's up for an interview, so he'll be the next Main Man subject in issue 16. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's great news!. Would be good to see articles on the other Kennett brothers too - Dave and Barney. Dave would be especially good to hear from as his interest in the sport continues with Edward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekee Raylee Monkee Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Being an old Hackney fan you won't be suprised when I say Bengt Jansson. I also think that although his best period was before the 1970's, Briggo would be a great read. Also Neil Street - others have mentioned Streety in this thread and I can only echo their views. Others would include Dave Jessup (is he really as mean as they say - I think we should be told !!)? John Davis (there has been a brief item about him already). I also think that Crazy Jack Millen could fill a book (again a brief item has already been in the mag but there must be so many stories about the guy), Len Silver was a stalwart promotor of the time and is still going strong today. How about Mike Patrick - he was at just about every significant meeting and knew all the riders - he must a yarn of twelve? I'd also like to see something about the mechanical developments following the 4 valve revolution - there were various engines from Jawa, Weslake, Godden, ERM, Maeley and GM. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy105 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Seeing as Backtrack often do features on the lesser known riders maybe an interview with my Uncle...Alan Armstrong. Alan rode for Middlesbrough, Castleford and Workington amongst others during the late 70's, early 80's. He was in the Workington that featured in the (in)famous drubbing at Crayford. If anyone needs contact details for him please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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