BobC Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Taken from the Poole Website: ''Poole Speedway are saddened to hear of the death of former rider and Poole team manager and track curator Pete Jarman. A local man Pete Jarman was well known within speedway circles and was a one-time team-mate of current Poole team manager Neil Middleditch. He began his riding career for Eastbourne in 1959 and enjoyed seasons at Stoke and Wolverhampton and Oxford during the Sixties. He moved to Cradley Heath during the 1970's and ended his riding career back at Eastbourne in 1977. He then joined the Poole club as track manager and was most respected for his ability to prepare ideal racing strips, spending many years as the main track curator at Poole Speedway. The management, officials and riders all send their condolences to Pete's family'' It goes without saying,my sincere condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 That is sad news indeed! Always had plenty of time for Pete. Sleep Peacefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hamilton Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 The Lemon Drop Kid will always be remembered. R.I.P Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Very sad news. I remember him & Middlo riding as a pair at Eastbourne. (Is it really 30 years ago?). RIP Speedy Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Fond memories of his time with Cradley. RIP Speedy Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 The world will be a poorer place without Speedy Pete RIP best wishes to his family I just loved him on that Jap!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC! Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 What sad news, only mentioned Speedy Pete for the 'Great Entertainers' in Backtrack thread a few days ago. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 told my dad and he was pretty shocked ... he rode cycle speedway against Speedy Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Speedy Pete was probably the best track man in the business and just a really good fella. Sorry about the news, Old England just lost one of her best assets. Speedy Pete, you will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Very sad news indeed as everyone has said, especially coming so soon after the passing of former referee Will Hunter. I saw "Speedy Pete" racing many, many times and a nicer bloke you couldn't wish to meet either. Deepest condolences to all his family and friends. For further tributes go to: http://cheetahschat.proboards76.com/index....85300765&page=1 Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Sorry to hear the news of the passing of Speedy Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Know to all as Speedy Pete Jarman at Poole. Sorry to hear of his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Ridgeon Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 My dad called him the Lemon Juice Kid and remembers him fondly from his days with Wolves. Rest in peace Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenB1 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Very sad news indeed, I remmebr the cup final of 75 when he dived bombed a few riders on turn one, was great entertainer and a great guy, will be missed by all. rip Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenB1 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Very sad news indeed, I rememeber the cup final of 75 when he dived bombed a few riders on turn one, was great entertainer and a great guy, will be missed by all. rip Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom House Kid Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Sad news indeed, I can remember Pete riding at Custom House with Wolves. I extend my condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhidassa Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 As I only got into speedway this year, dont know who he is, but always sad to loose someone from the speedway family, I believe my dad can remember him. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I remember Pete in his Stoke days in the PL around 1960s. Does anyone have any idea how old he was? It all makes me feel so very old when I hear news like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhidassa Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I remember Pete in his Stoke days in the PL around 1960s. Does anyone have any idea how old he was? It all makes me feel so very old when I hear news like this. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He was 75 - he died just a few weeks after his birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Pete's daughter & grand-daughter have posted on the Eagles site to acknowledge the messages. He was actually 72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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