Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Surprised no-one has yet posted on either landmark ..: but these last couple of days have seen the 25th. anniversary of the last meetings at both Blackbird Rd., Leicester and London Rd., Crayford... Both were very special to me, as Crayford was my home track; and when I was away at University in '78-'81 it was in Leicester and I regularly attended Leicester Speedway in that period.. Amazing that the two Tuesday night tracks closed within one day of each other (so, obviously one WASN'T on a Tuesday that week ) on 25th. & 26th. October 1983.. My goodness, I do hope the Leicester revival can happen.. As for Speedway back in metropolitan Kent or indeed in any London Borough (Crayford is in LB Bexley..): well, it doesn't look too promising at the mo... Come on then, in this thread you got double value for ya money...: so what are your Crayford and Leicester memories!!?? I'll start with one which uniquely combines the two: an Alan Johns fall in heat 13 denying Crayford a famous win over top division Leicester on May 20th. 1976..: the same day as Tommy Jansson's death in Sweden.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALEWAY69 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I supplied the dope and oil at Crayford for many years, so I was one of the first to arrive, then Snowy would arrive on his motor cycle and park it behind my van. I guess my memories are............ the looks on the visiting riders faces went they saw Crayford track for the first time........ Thommo enjoying a beer.......... or two... after the meeting....... the humour of Peter Wigley,,,,,,,,,, the visitors who could ride the track Tom Owen in particular......Dartford Tunnel ......... but most of all the dedication of one of speedways most loyal servants, Peter Thurogood who in my book never got the thanks and consideration he so rightly deserved. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trap 1 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Really enjoyed my 2 years at crayford,cracking home track and very nice people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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