TonyMac Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) Dave Jessup has agreed to be our 'Main Man' in issue 20, so does anyone have any specific and interesting questions they would like me to put to DJ, besides the obvious? As well as the cruel luck he experienced in Wembley World Finals, we'll also be looking back over his long and illustrious career for club and country, including his spells with... Eastbourne Wembley Leicester Reading King's Lynn Wimbledon Mildenhall Perhaps because he wasn't as spectacular as PC, as headline-grabbing as Mike Lee or as aggressive as Kenny Carter, Dave's class tended to be underestimated by some? He was certainly superbly consistent for his clubs and England and one of the country's all-time greats. Can anyone really remember him getting out of shape or in trouble on the track? He always looked so neat, compact and steady, didn't he? And, of course, his brilliant passing manouevre to win THAT race in the 1974 WTC final at Katowice still rates as one of the greatest televised speedway races of all-time. Thanks for your input.... Tony Mac Edited April 24, 2007 by tmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) Dave Jessup has agreed to be our 'Main Man' in issue 20, so does anyone have any specific and interesting questions they would like me to put to DJ, besides the obvious? As well as the cruel luck he experienced in Wembley World Finals, we'll also be looking back over his long and illustrious career for club and country, including his spells with... Eastbourne Wembley Leicester Reading King's Lynn Wimbledon Mildenhall Perhaps because he wasn't as spectacular as PC, as headline-grabbing as Mike Lee or as aggressive as Kenny Carter, Dave's class tended to be underestimated by some? He was certainly superbly consistent for his clubs and England and one of the country's all-time greats. Can anyone really remember him getting out of shape or in trouble on the track? He always looked so neat, compact and steady, didn't he? And, of course, his brilliant passing manouevre to win THAT race in the 1974 WTC final at Katowice still rates as one of the greatest televised speedway races of all-time. Thanks for your input.... Tony Mac <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Really looking forward to this issue, DJ was a favourite of mine, love to know what his favourite track and least favourite tracks were. Do we have any information Tony on what else will be in the mag. Edited April 24, 2007 by spin king Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Whats the largest size boots and steel shoe he sells? Can you ask him that please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Whats the largest size boots and steel shoe he sells? Can you ask him that please <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hidden meaning I think Shazzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Really looking forward to this issue, DJ was a favourite of mine, love to know what his favourite track and least favourite tracks were. Do we have any information Tony on what else will be in the mag. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'd have money on the County Ground being up amongst his least favourite venues! Looking forward to this article as my grandfather used to sponsor him and spent a lot of time with DJ at speedway tracks and also on the golf course sharing one of Dave's other sporting interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Can remember him in his time at Wimbledon getting some sort of infection from an insect bite which really knocked him about. I'd like to know more about how that affected him. Would also like to know how he got on with team mates like Lee and Simmons and how he coped with those vital World Final engine failures. Also be interested in his views on how he was treated as GB manager and how he felt his dismissal was handled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hidden meaning I think Shazzy. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not really .... my boy needs a new lot but has size 13 feet just thought it would save a phone call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Ask him why he turned up for a World Team Cup final with just one bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liesdale Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Can you also ask him why he decided to test a new engine in a KO Cup final for Reading against Kings Lynn, which ultimately cost the Racers the cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmcenroe Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 whats your favourite playing surface grass or clay also how dos he view modern speedway startline girls to the dolly birds of the 70s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Star Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 How did he get along with Cyril Crane ? The suggestion is they didn't see eye to eye especially over money ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmcenroe Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 How did he get along with Cyril Crane ? The suggestion is they didn't see eye to eye especially over money ! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> did anyone ? the guys a total wesdc0tw9rif9e7ee7dhgxvbcxf!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoncasterDragons Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I remember Dave Jessup having a column in Speedway Star called DJ requests, when you asked a mind-boggling speedway question and he would answer it. Does anyone else remember that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Star Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 DD You ever heard of "Ghost Writers" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I remember Dave Jessup having a column in Speedway Star called DJ requests, when you asked a mind-boggling speedway question and he would answer it. Does anyone else remember that? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes I do, I rememeber one person asked if John Davis was a bottle blonde or a natural blonde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Boy Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Why do most people think he was born in Kent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 You may ask him about his second home South Africa and his experiences with speedway in SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Does he have any regrets? What would he do differently if he could have his time again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpfan Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Why do most people think he was born in Kent? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought he was born in Ipswich, a stones throw from Foxhall Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 TMC you kept that bloody quiet about Barney in this one Am chuffed to little mint balls with this edition well done long may Backtrack continue!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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