dantodan Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Charlie Hornby was a guy who rode for Belle Vue speedway and a few other teams pre-war. He took a speedway league to New York but got "asked" to leave by the "Mafia" of the time.... He then rode in South Africa on a Douglas and then rode the length of Africa, again on a Douglas.... He was a boxer, a boxing promoter, pig farmer, road/track racer and then a builder. Can you supply any further info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Charlie Hornby was a guy who rode for Belle Vue speedway and a few other teams pre-war. He took a speedway league to New York but got "asked" to leave by the "Mafia" of the time.... He then rode in South Africa on a Douglas and then rode the length of Africa, again on a Douglas.... He was a boxer, a boxing promoter, pig farmer, road/track racer and then a builder. Can you supply any further info I don't know but sounds like a wonderful character, would love to hear more about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellsgranny Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Also rode for Warrington and Sheffield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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