TonyMac Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) I am delighted to say that Retro Speedway now owns the copyright to the biggest speedway photographic collection in existence . . . literally hundreds of thousands of negatives and prints from the sport’s early days until the late 90s. It’s the collection we purchased from Alf Weedon, speedway’s original photographer who started pointing his camera at speedway tracks all over Europe from the late 40s. We have a massive and unrivalled collection of images to choose from. Portrait and action shots, team groups, internationals, British League, National League, World Finals and all the major individual events and presentation pics, even numerous junior riders . . . we feel pretty certain that there isn’t a rider from the 1970s, 80s or 90s that we won’t have an image of. We are delighted to give you this unique opportunity to purchase any of our colour or black & white pictures of these riders who competed at all levels of the sport. From world champions to lower league reserves and some second-halfers. It is our intention in the future to showcase all our vast number of available images on our website at http://www.retro-speedway.com . . . but it will take years to complete that mammoth process! In the meantime, just email myself at editorial@retro-speedway with the name of the rider(s) or team group(s) that you are interested in, as well as the year in question, and let our research team do the rest! They would make great surprise gift presents for friends, relatives and loved ones, or why not just treat yourself and take another step back in time! We can offer colour and black & white pictures in the following sizes and prices: 6 x 4 inch (13cm x 9cm) costs £3.00 each (minimum spend £6.00). (We can also print up four pics together to form one larger A4 print) 12 x 8 inch - A4 (29cm x 20.5) costs £7.50 each. Postage costs £1.50 per order to a UK address (overseas airmail on request). All pictures will be printed on professional 255gsm gloss photographic art paper. These prices apply to pictures for personal use only. Please apply for commercial usage rates. Prints will be posted by Royal Mail second class, and in a board-backed envelope. Tony Mac Edited January 4, 2007 by tmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Dixon Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 £3.00 for a 6x4......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpbyles Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 £3.00 for a 6x4......... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> £6 if you only want one particular picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Blanchard Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) Tony, There is a picture I would like of me in the pits at Wembley for the 1963 world final. I have asked Alf for years of a copy without any luck. I am sitting on the dog track with Ron Mountfield and the Polish 'Teo' fellow (someone will tell me I am sure )and Jim Lightfoot in overalls. Do you need any information as it was in the S/S. I can get the date if it helps. Plus any pictures of Peter Craven when riding as a guest for New Cross in 1959. I'll take all you might have with that one. Also, be interested in anything not published on Ove, Ronnie or Peter. Edited January 8, 2007 by Jim Blanchard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Tony, There is a picture I would like of me in the pits at Wembley for the 1963 world final. I have asked Alf for years of a copy without any luck. I am sitting on the dog track with Ron Mountfield and the Polish 'Teo' fellow (someone will tell me I am sure )and Jim Lightfoot in overalls. Do you need any information as it was in the S/S. I can get the date if it helps. Plus any pictures of Peter Craven when riding as a guest for New Cross in 1959. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Pole, who was at one-time with Swindon, was Tadeusz Teodorowicz. He died after a racing accident in the late 1960s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Blanchard Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 The Pole, who was at one-time with Swindon, was Tadeusz Teodorowicz. He died after a racing accident in the late 1960s. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> See, quicker than going into Google. (Actually speedyguy, I knew what is name was and everything about him and even have a photo of his grave. Like to keep you ex journo's on your toes makes you feel wanted... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) The Pole, who was at one-time with Swindon, was Tadeusz Teodorowicz. He died after a racing accident in the late 1960s. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jan 22nd 1965 to be exact. Someone has this on their Website http://www.oodwooc.co.uk/web_pics/swindon/WhitRd/WRC0330.jpg Edited January 8, 2007 by frigbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Jan 22nd 1965 to be exact. Someone has this on their Website http://www.oodwooc.co.uk/web_pics/swindon/WhitRd/WRC0330.jpg <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From a racing accident in 1964 - making it early sixties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star ghost Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) I would have said 1964 was mid-60s but never mind Teo crashed at West Ham and was unconcious for about 4 months before he finally passed away. I imagine the exact dates are on the Speedway Researcher Website Edited January 8, 2007 by star ghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I would have said 1964 was mid-60s but never mind Teo crashed at West Ham and was unconcious for about 4 months before he finally passed away. I imagine the exact dates are on the Speedway Researcher Website <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Crash was on 1st September 1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Like to keep you ex journo's on your toes makes you feel wanted... ) "ex" journo..?? Surely speedy's penmanship is still very much alive and kicking in a worthy publication or two not far from here..??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted January 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 be interested in anything not published on Ove, Ronnie or Peter. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jim, Good selection of Ove, Peter Craven and Mirac thumbnail pics heading your way very soon by PM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Crash was on 1st September 1964 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, sadly I was there. Heat 12 West Ham v. Swindon. It didn't seem too bad at first. He was reported to be mildly concussed and shocked, but when he was taken to hospital he was discovered to have a fractured skull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom House Kid Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Jan 22nd 1965 to be exact. Someone has this on their Website http://www.oodwooc.co.uk/web_pics/swindon/WhitRd/WRC0330.jpg <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Details on My Website Can you give details of website as I would like to use the picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobxski Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Lot's of great pictures on there but £3.00 for a 6x4, I would need to re-mortgage the house Considering I can get 6x4 photo's direct from a speedway photographer for 40 pence then £3.00 is well over-priced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I imagine the exact dates are on the Speedway Researcher Website The exact dates are on my website, actually... In fact, the excellent Speedway Researcher website has now linked their "Roll of Honour" section to "In Memoriam". Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Lot's of great pictures on there but £3.00 for a 6x4, I would need to re-mortgage the house Considering I can get 6x4 photo's direct from a speedway photographer for 40 pence then £3.00 is well over-priced! There are some wonderful photos from the early days of Mildenhall there which I would love to get, but £3.00 each! No way can I justify that especially for a 6x4 A real shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 There are some wonderful photos from the early days of Mildenhall there which I would love to get, but £3.00 each! No way can I justify that especially for a 6x4 A real shame! You might not question the price as much if you (like us) had spent countless days/weeks/months scanning thousands of original negatives taken at meetings all over the world and spanning the early post-war to the late 90s, most of which will never be bought. Many of these images are rare, if not totally unique, and, as such, come at a premium. And a number of people DO buy the pics for sale on the Retro Speedway site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 You might not question the price as much if you (like us) had spent countless days/weeks/months scanning thousands of original negatives taken at meetings all over the world and spanning the early post-war to the late 90s, most of which will never be bought. Many of these images are rare, if not totally unique, and, as such, come at a premium. And a number of people DO buy the pics for sale on the Retro Speedway site. Fine! I never said people DON'T buy them Tony! However like you I am entitled to my opinion, which I have given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 You might not question the price as much if you (like us) had spent countless days/weeks/months scanning thousands of original negatives taken at meetings all over the world and spanning the early post-war to the late 90s, most of which will never be bought. Many of these images are rare, if not totally unique, and, as such, come at a premium. And a number of people DO buy the pics for sale on the Retro Speedway site. Hi Tony Are there many Photographs of Sunderland Speedway??? Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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