Bryn Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Former Test rider and Aussie Champion John Titman will take to the Ekka track again for four demo rides between 9am and 2pm, during next Saturday's (13 Sept) Vintage Speedcar Day. John has only ridden twice in the past 13 years, so it's quite a special event for those who remember his glory days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asturmer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Former Test rider and Aussie Champion John Titman will take to the Ekka track again for four demo rides between 9am and 2pm, during next Saturday's (13 Sept) Vintage Speedcar Day. John has only ridden twice in the past 13 years, so it's quite a special event for those who remember his glory days. Hi Bryn , Is this happening in the West of Aus, where I am, or the East or somewhere else in the World. where is the Ekka track? I remember seeing John at Wimbledon and he was spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi Bryn , Is this happening in the West of Aus, where I am, or the East or somewhere else in the World. where is the Ekka track? I remember seeing John at Wimbledon and he was spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!! Alas the EKKA is a bit of a long hike from where you are - it's in Brisbane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi Bryn , Is this happening in the West of Aus, where I am, or the East or somewhere else in the World. where is the Ekka track? I remember seeing John at Wimbledon and he was spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!! No such luck as, Titters was a big fav of mine when i was a lad, he rode Claremont a couple of times. Probably just his name cause i'm a bit of a twit man myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALEWAY69 Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Alas the EKKA is a bit of a long hike from where you are - it's in Brisbane! Andrew It was great to see a former Hawk, John Titman take to the track in Brisbane today, you should have been there Andrew. Tony ex Hackney spares man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asturmer Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Andrew It was great to see a former Hawk, John Titman take to the track in Brisbane today, you should have been there Andrew. Tony ex Hackney spares man Tony, I am extremely jealous as not mutch happening on this side of the Continent! John always looked like a hard man in black leathers and with long side burns, and with excellent riding skills! I,m sure he has mellowed and lost his hair like many of us! Interesting photos of Gordon Kennett though on Retro speedway site (photo sales) astride a Ducati road bike and looking like Bruce Willis!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALEWAY69 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Andrew, I confim that John has lost his hair, wears glasses and is not as lean, however put him on a bike and he still looks the same with a classic polished riding style. In fact I had great problems recognising a lot of riders as I had the 1970 image in my memory, as my mate said we cannot recognise them nor they us. Good case for the fashion of name tags. Anyway Andrew I thought tou were going to come and join us in the Sunshine state where some of the ex Canterbury boys are living.. Tony Tony, I am extremely jealous as not mutch happening on this side of the Continent! John always looked like a hard man in black leathers and with long side burns, and with excellent riding skills! I,m sure he has mellowed and lost his hair like many of us! Interesting photos of Gordon Kennett though on Retro speedway site (photo sales) astride a Ducati road bike and looking like Bruce Willis!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asturmer Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Andrew, I confim that John has lost his hair, wears glasses and is not as lean, however put him on a bike and he still looks the same with a classic polished riding style. In fact I had great problems recognising a lot of riders as I had the 1970 image in my memory, as my mate said we cannot recognise them nor they us. Good case for the fashion of name tags. Anyway Andrew I thought tou were going to come and join us in the Sunshine state where some of the ex Canterbury boys are living.. Tony Tony yes would like to come over but due to the gold mining boom here there are lots of jobs available which I would never have been selected for 5 years ago!! I have been in touch by email with ex Canterbury Bob Spelta who was touring Aus in a Camper van and also spoke to Steve Koppe a couple of years ago. Not sure if ex Hackney Steve Schofield is in Brisbane or Perth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALEWAY69 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Tony yes would like to come over but due to the gold mining boom here there are lots of jobs available which I would never have been selected for 5 years ago!! I have been in touch by email with ex Canterbury Bob Spelta who was touring Aus in a Camper van and also spoke to Steve Koppe a couple of years ago. Not sure if ex Hackney Steve Schofield is in Brisbane or Perth! Andrew I think steve is in Central Queensland, could be Bundaberg or Rockhampton Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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