Halifaxtiger Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Saying that, i'm 35 and cycle to work, i've caught myself often at traffic lights holding the back brake as if its a clutch waiting for the lights to turn green, theres no hope for some of us! I think there are one or two who do stuff like that but who might not be so prepared to admit it. You saddo None of my mates were into speedway, but I would still get them to race around the square(sounds familiar ) outside the library and I would fly up the inside of them and send them careering through the bushes, with Raleigh Choppers, Grifters, Tommahawks and bodies flying everywhere, the wooly bully must have been at Blantyre the night before , there were many a ripped pair of flares over at that library Typical Glasgow rider 'Choppers, Tomahawks & Grifters' I am surprised you have the nerve to mention those bloody things. And before you say it, yes, I had one. What a brilliant thread. Made me laugh all the way through and brought back a stack of memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneyparade Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 The touring East European teams arriving in an old coach loaded with their bikes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervjankefanclub Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 REALLY!!! Steve I believe FB was referering to the fact someone actually grabbed a hose pipe during a world final and watered the track with it, he obviously hadnt heard the story before. I dont think for a minute he was disputing the fact PC would have won if that hadnt happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervjankefanclub Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Typical Glasgow rider We never had any riders like that HT , thats why I had to use big Rob Grant as an example, although the young Kenny McKinna could be a bit wild and reckless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietbowers Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I believe FB was referering to the fact someone actually grabbed a hose pipe during a world final and watered the track with it, he obviously hadnt heard the story before. I dont think for a minute he was disputing the fact PC would have won if that hadnt happened. I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervjankefanclub Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I am Do you want a big spoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddfossengen Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Yes,at WFC. Slaphead should know if Viv is still alive.Although i haven't seen him post for a while.Maybe Blazeaway can ask.or i will ask my Mum He is/was my mums uncle sadly jim passed away sometime ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbandit Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I believe FB was referering to the fact someone actually grabbed a hose pipe during a world final and watered the track with it, he obviously hadnt heard the story before. I dont think for a minute he was disputing the fact PC would have won if that hadnt happened. Yeah, sorry Chunky, i'd never heard that story before, i'm not knocking PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) I only started speedway in the mid 80's, but here goes: London speedway. Travelling to Wimbledon and Hackney on a Wednesday and Friday evening to see the Rockets get slaughtered. Three team tournaments. Close meetings at Rye House. The Grand Slam Meetings against then arch enemies Arena Essex. Away meetings at Milton Keynes, Long Eaton, sadly no longer with us. Both within easy reach of home. Ronnie Russell's excuses after another home defeat. Edited October 25, 2008 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I believe FB was referering to the fact someone actually grabbed a hose pipe during a world final and watered the track with it, he obviously hadnt heard the story before. That's why I had the angry face, 'cos of that damn idiot grabbing the hose! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 sadly jim passed away sometime ago Yep, from a blood clot after a routine hip replacement. Jim was a good friend. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATigerman Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 The long seats, typically used by riders from the old Eastern bloc countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 The long seats, typically used by riders from the old Eastern bloc countries. The "technical" term for those was banana seats. Memories, eh?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mann Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Asking riders for their goggles Alan Cowland's white leathers Nigel Boocock's blue leathers Just joined the forum, havent been to a speedway meeting for YEARS because I havent lived near a track for so long but I remember those blue leathers and that wonderful smell of Bees petrol.mmmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sjl Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) Just joined the forum, havent been to a speedway meeting for YEARS because I havent lived near a track for so long but I remember those blue leathers and that wonderful smell of Bees petrol.mmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm know just what you mean!!! Bees petrol to me just meant Col Cottrell (rip) alongside Nigel Boocock (musn't forget the infamous Les Owen -- did his bike spend more time over the fence?) P.S welcome to the forum choccy Edited October 26, 2008 by sjl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 ....and that wonderful smell of Bees petrol.mmmmmmmmmmmIf you wanted a close up sniff of that unbeatable smell, I could arrange it. Keep posting choccy and watch out for hustlers on Wordscraper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sjl Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 If you wanted a close up sniff of that unbeatable smell, I could arrange it. Keep posting choccy and watch out for hustlers on Wordscraper Be afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Before the days of teletext and t'internet i had to go into the kitchen at 11 p.m. and tune into Radio Luxembourg to get the night's speedway results , which they gave after the news . And keep your fingers crossed that the 'fade' didn't come at the wrong moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Has anyone mentioned Wembley yet? Sticking speedway pictures on the car ready for the journey down south, scarves hanging out of the windows. The papping of the car horn every time another Wembley bound car passed us. It was always "passed" in our case because the top speed in our Beetle was 60mph. Happy memories, but I still wouldn't want to go back to the one off final at Wembley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Only for the big meeting though Think old Ted Hubbard lost a Second Division Riders Championship because of the rain.Seem to remember Cyril Maidment always out their taking the bags of sawdust out of the tractor and putting them on the bends He wasn't old back then he made the rostrum on each of his 3 visits yet never won it still will always be the best rider in my eyes (but then I am bias ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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