Rayleigh Rockets (1968-73) New Book

[TonyMac]

We, at Retro Speedway, are now working on a brand new book on Rayleigh Rockets, specifically covering the second division period of 1968-73.

 

The book will be on sale around this time next year, if not sooner.

 

As well as providing an entertaining history on that era, it will also feature new and exclusive interviews with the ex-Rayleigh riders and management, lots of pictures (many previously unseen), plus reviews of the six seasons in questions, right up to the sad closure. And for the anoraks, there will be a stats section, too.

 

We also want YOUR memories of past meetings at The Weir which will form the fans' memories section of the book.

 

So, either via this forum thread, or by email to me at editorial@retro-speedway.com . . . please let's have your memories - good and bad - about speedway at the Weir between 68-73. It could be a memorable race/meeting, your favourite rider and why, or something quirky about the place and what Saturday nights at this old track meant to you personally. Where you stood, the people you met, the characters of Rayleigh Speedway.

 

The best, most interesting and entertaining submissions we receive will appear in the book itself, so there's a chance for you to see your name in lights in a book to further preserve the great name and history of RAYLEIGH ROCKETS!

 

So come on, let's hear from you...

 

Remember them: Allan Emmett, Bob Young, Geoff Maloney, Hughie Saunders, Dingle Brown, Terry Stone, Tiger Beech, Peter Cairns, Trevor Barnwell, Pete Wigley, Les 'Red' Ott, John Gibbons, Peter Moore, Steve Clarke, Peter Claridge, Brian Foote, Mike Gardner, Graeme Smith, Dennis Mannion, Laurie Etheridge, Roger Wright, Alan Jackson, Nigel Rackett, Garry Moore, George Barclay, Tony Hall, Laurie Guilfoyle, Bob Newman, Ian Champion, Colin Tucker, Barry Lee, etc, etc

 

And if you are a former Rayleigh rider yourself, then we'd be delighted to hear from you, too.

Edited February 18, 2008 by tmc