LindaSeaton Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 (edited) Hi After conversations with my Uncle I have found out the following: The Pawson we are looking for was Ernie - a relation to Fred (not sure if he was a brother or a cousin) - his nickname - not sure whether it was just a family nickname - was 'Boy' - Fred rode for Haringey and was the 2nd string to the World Champion in 1950(?). He had to give up riding as he had a cinder go thru his goggles into his eye. My Uncle seems that Boy helped Fred get his rides in the early day's in Eastbourne! Sorry for confusion - hope you are not as confused as me!!! Many thanks Linda Edited July 15, 2005 by LindaSeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucket Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 (edited) There is a pic here of a Fred Pawson 4th from the bottom, riding for Harringay, i also believe he rode for Poole as well. Too young to remember him! Danny Dunton is now president of the VSRA here I can't tell you any more than that, but i'm sure Norbold will be able to help you. You could also try asking here on the Vintage speedway forum. Edited July 13, 2005 by bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Fred Pawson started as a mechanic at Eastbourne in 1947. He then had a few practice outings at Rye House as a rider and was signed up by Harringay in 1948. He moved to Norwich in 1951, coming straight in with a near 6 point average. He remained with Norwich until 1954. I don't think he ever ride for New Cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Fred Pawson lives in Taupo NZ. Send me a message and I'll give you his address and ph number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSeaton Posted July 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Hi to everyone who replied - thanks so much for all that information - spoke to my Dad (he is in his 80s now and memory not so good!) he remembers seeing Fred riding 'matches' at New Cross but I misunderstood and thought he rode for New Cross! Many thanks everyone, most appreciated! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 (edited) I assume he is a relation of Pat Pawson who rode for Wimbledon in the late 70's as they're both from New Zealand? Edited July 15, 2005 by frigbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSeaton Posted July 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Frigbo My Dad tells me Fred had a brother who rode but I know Fred was born in London and understand he is now living in NZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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