KevH Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I only visited New Hammond Beck Road once, and it was one of the coldest nights that I've ever watched speedway. If I remember correctly, the track had sea-shells amongst the shale, but that could just be my memory playing tricks........can anyone confirm? Arthur Price and Carl Glover are two names who'll always be associated with the Barracudas, along with Rob Hollingworth, Michael Lee, Gary Gugliemi and Steve Lomas. I met Steve (in Croatia, of all places) last year and he's a thoroughly nice bloke. I know he held the track record there at the start of the 1986 season, but did he still hold it when the track sadly closed? And has anyone else got any memories from Boston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Claiming the Mushy Peas 'n Mint sauce cartons eating record on a Crayford trip - 21 in total! Air was rather pungent on coach on the home journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I met Steve (Lomas) (in Croatia, of all places) last year and he's a thoroughly nice bloke. I know he held the track record there at the start of the 1986 season, but did he still hold it when the track sadly closed? Just bringing this back to the top in the hope that someone can help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Just bringing this back to the top in the hope that someone can help? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I remember a phone call with Steve Lomas in the late 1980s when he told me he was taking part in winter sand race events on the beach somewhere. So far back, I can't remember anything else about this venture. I beleive the racing was on a beach somewhere in East Anglia. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway Edited January 17, 2008 by speedyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Steve has competed several times in the Short Track UK series over past three years.. But the question Kev wanted answering is, did Mr. Lomas hold the New Hammond Beck track record on that track's closure..? Methinx, Mimmo will be attracted to this post's evocative title before too long and will then reveal all!! Edited January 17, 2008 by Parsloes 1928 nearly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Let's hope so Parsloes! On the subject of Steve, he is currently making bespoke exhaust systems, but not sure where he's based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boston five Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 hi if i get chance i will ring steve tomorrow and get the imformation you require i took him as far as i can remember to scunthorpe the last time he rode speedway at ashby ville he rode for many years sand racing at mabo might still riding??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks in advance Boston Five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Now about those seashells.........did I imagine them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Dixon Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) I beleive the racing was on a beach somewhere in East Anglia. Iv'e seen him on Mablethorpe Beach. Edited January 18, 2008 by Steve Dixon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trap 1 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Now about those seashells.........did I imagine them? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In my time racing for boston there was no seashells in the shale, but lots in the car parks to fill the holes in! Hope that helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 In my time racing for boston there was no seashells in the shale, but lots in the car parks to fill the holes in! Hope that helps? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for that, it must be my memory playing tricks after all this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Thanks for that, it must be my memory playing tricks after all this time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Might not be totally, Kev. I am pretty sure that the old Pennycross track at Plymouth's surface was composed at least in part of crushed sea shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireblade Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 When Boston closed in 1987 the track record was 60.0 (Definately)held by Steve Lomas since 1980 (I believe). Incidently the last rider to win a race was Gordon Kennett of Eastbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Claiming the Mushy Peas 'n Mint sauce cartons eating record on a Crayford trip - 21 in total! Air was rather pungent on coach on the home journey! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Crikey Bryn, I'd forgotten about those, the Stall was at the Pits end of the Grandstand I think. Holly was Skipper, and I took my young Brother in Law there a few times when he was a Kid - he's 40 now. Oh well, Teeth in the Steradent and off to Bed - well it is nearly half past eight. Night Night - Crouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Iv'e seen him on Mablethorpe Beach. My boy raves about how good Steve is at Mablethorpe and I think bought a seat mould off him .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenB1 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I was at that last meeting, if my memory is still working, I think it was a 23 - 55 result to Eastbourne, I have a bit of film from it, poor quality, but good memory. Also remember Boston becomming the first team to beat the Eagles in 71 ( I think) days of Jim Ryman and Russell Osborne? Certainly was shells allove rthe terracing and car park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Looking for scans of Boston photos, programme covers etc for the defunct tracks website can you help out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireblade Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Looking for scans of Boston photos, programme covers etc for the defunct tracks website can you help out? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What's you e-mail? I'll send you some. Have all the badges as well, including a very rare one from 1987. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 When Boston closed in 1987 the track record was 60.0 (Definately)held by Steve Lomas since 1980 (I believe). Incidently the last rider to win a race was Gordon Kennett of Eastbourne. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Many thanks for that Fireblade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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