Name Of Famous Rider Who Committed Suicide?

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Definitely not Ian Gledhill.

 

I can think of Craig Hodgson, Kevin Price, David Smart and Ingar Hvamstad who also took their own lives in addition to those already mentioned.

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I seem to remember that the circumstances fo David's death were never released at the time (2004). Has it since been confirmed that it was suicide?

[frigbo]

I seem to remember that the circumstances fo David's death were never released at the time (2004). Has it since been confirmed that it was suicide?

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I believe so. A friend of mine worked with him at Rover, that was what they were informed.

 

Also the local rag reported it as such.

Edited May 14, 2007 by frigbo

[redneck]

Former Stoke rider Ian Robertson took his own life and dosen't even get a mention

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Glad that someone mentioned Robbo, great chap.

 

Also i know he was'nt English but did'nt Edward Jancarz go out in similar circumstances?

[Norbert]

Glad that someone mentioned Robbo, great chap.

 

Also i know he was'nt English but did'nt Edward Jancarz go out in similar circumstances?

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I believe his wife stabbed him to death.

[SCSA]

Crikey!!

[Norbert]

Crikey!!

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I've seen somewhere a big monument in Gorzow as a tribute to Edward Jancarz but i would guess Wimbledon fans would know more.

[shazzybird]

Welcome to the forum Norbet Happy posting........... everywhere you go you see an Norbert Dentrassangle I'll think of you now

[BOBBATH]

A number of expatriate Poles attend the Paris Ontario track , and I got into the subject of Edward Jancarz with one of them-who apparently knew the family.It is true that Eddie was stabbed to death by his wife.According to the Polish lady I spoke to she was aware that Eddie was a drinker who would get violent, and his death occurred during such a dispute. Terrible all round.

[Cliv Clav]

Let's not forget the tragic tale of Lukasz Romanek, who sadly took his own life almost a year ago.

 

R.I.P. Lukasz

[AndyM]

Sadly there seems to be a very high incidence of suicide among speedway riders, which I guess must be related in some degree to the high stress levels, lack of security and lonliness of a life spent travelling without family and without much psychological support. Could there be any other reason?

[Guest Jacques]

Sadly there seems to be a very high incidence of suicide among speedway riders, which I guess must be related in some degree to the high stress levels, lack of security and lonliness of a life spent travelling without family and without much psychological support.  Could there be any other reason?   

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and don't forget being ripped to pieces by people on forums such as these!! which allegedly they all read

[Bobbin' Along]

I seem to remember that the circumstances fo David's death were never released at the time (2004). Has it since been confirmed that it was suicide?

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The local paper reported (eventually) that he was found suspended from the rafters in his loft conversion. What a terrible thing to feel you have to do. Poor, poor bloke.

[AndyM]

I won't go into the full story, but I once wrote a play about a boy who was intent on committing suicide and did a lot of research into the subject. Still got the books, in fact. What fascinated me was the fact that many people are making a "gesture" and never intend to actually go through with it - just make a cry for help. Yet for one reason or another many people still manage to die pointless deaths because they can find no other way to express their misery. Sad.

[Norbert]

Let's not forget the tragic tale of Lukasz Romanek, who sadly took his own life almost a year ago.

 

R.I.P. Lukasz

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Even though i think i keep up with all the goings on in speedway i totally forgot about this. Thanks for reminding me, i'll spare a thought for him, as i do all lost speedway riders.

[Norbert]

Welcome to the forum Norbet Happy posting........... everywhere you go you see an Norbert Dentrassangle I'll think of you now   

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And i will think of you every time i see an ad for Cardiff 2007.

[Gemini]

Not forgetting ex-riders.

Alan Cowland was at a Leicester reunion in November 2004 and I took this photo of him talking to Bruce Forrester & his wife Linda. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1446728259047007148oFaGgR

 

Sadly a couple of months afterwards he committed suicide.

[shazzybird]

And i will think of you every time i see an ad for Cardiff 2007.

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Look on the bright side at least you'll be spared after 30th June

[iris123]

I've seen somewhere a big monument in Gorzow as a tribute to Edward Jancarz but i would guess Wimbledon fans would know more.

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On the subject of Eddie.On the 16th June Gorzów will be staging the 10th Edward Jancarz Memorial meeting.Some of the riders in the line-up so far

J. Crump

A. Lindbäck

R. Holta

L. Adams

J. Hampel

W. Jagus

T. Gollob

Ch. Harris

R.Sullivan

[BOBBATH]

After I heard of Vladimir Paznikov's death I mentioned that I was aware of only 2 World Finalists(not riders just talking about World Finalists-[i'm thinking of the one-off World Finals here which I wish were still around]) who had committed suicide- besides VP (if true) I could only think of Kenny Carter, I sadly had forgotten Billy Sanders-so I reckon just 3 WF'ists had died this way. I honestly can't think of any others-so is 3 the number all you speedway historians out there.

[FAST GATER]

Former Stoke rider Ian Robertson took his own life and dosen't even get a mention

i knew Ian personally his mother worked for us for awhile and my father was Ian's first sponsor at Elle Port ,Ian was a fine man and a resonable rider .It was agreat shook to hear of his death and agreat waste of a young life ,I can't image why he took his life although he did have a very sensitive side to his nature that very few saw RIP Ian.