Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Anyone know who might hold the record for appearances all-time in the 'third tier' (known mainly as the CL over the years; now the NL..)?? By my reckoning Mildenhall's David Mason, Barrie Evans and Mark Thompson have all made something like 185-ish appearances each at this level. Which I'm thinking must be up there in the top five or so... By memory (often flawed! ), I seem to recall that ex-Buxton Paul Burnett may have held this record at one time and indeed he's got to be close to that sort of total. I can actually think of one other rider (once of that club I can't mention..!! ) with around 200 third tier appearances too but I suppose there could be other(s)..?? Am thinking old Swifty will know this - any help would be mucho appreciated!!! Edited April 1, 2009 by Parsloes 1928 nearly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Saint Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Anyone know who might hold the record for appearances all-time in the 'third tier' (known mainly as the CL over the years; now the NL..)?? I am almost certain that the honour falls to Dean Felton. I am currently about to reach the point in preparation for my new book which will contain detrails of all appearances in the Third Tier since 1994 where the Table of this information with CMA's etc will be complete. Then I can speak with authority. Dean Garrod held the record once but he had dropped to fourth by the end of 2007 headed by Felton, Thompson and Burnett. David Mason was 7th and Matt Wright eighth! I expect my book which covers the whole of 2008 and many all time stats to be available in about 2-3 weeks. The highest point scorer at the end of 2007 was David Mason with a total of 2249 (including bonus). Malolm Vasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 its about time that old t**t Felton retired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 its about time that old t**t Felton retired I thought you were holding on 'til they open a track in your home town of Widnes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy bill Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) hey Deano have you retired i cant see your name on any team sheets. Malcolm another spelling mistake ,you will have Mr Butler after you.Here is one of those icons you dont like. Edited April 2, 2009 by bw double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Saint Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Malcolm another spelling mistake ,you will have Mr Butler after you.Her is one of those icons you dont like. Please enlighten me about the spelling mistake? I hate you - Butler Malcolm Vasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I am currently about to reach the point in preparation for my new book which will contain detrails of all appearances in the Third Tier since 1994 where the Table of this information with CMA's etc will be complete. Malolm Vasey These may well be the two (offending) typos...!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Saint Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 contain detrails of all appearances in the Third Tier since 1994 where the Table of this information with CMA's etc will be complete. Malolm Vasey Never being one to admit a mistake I wold draw your attention to Page 7 of the Pardoners Tale (Canterbury Tales - Geoffery Chaucer) where the use of the olde English spelling of details ie detrails is used relating to the the listing of body parts ie entrails producing the amazingly economic word detrails or list of such items. As far as my own name is concrned I have always been usure of the correct spelling but you have put me right. Thank You Malcolm Vasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) its about time that old t**t Felton retired I find this an offensive comment about anyone who is prepared to race a speedway bike. In any case, Dean Felton has a long way to better Wal Morton whose career spanned the years from 1932 until 1965. Wal's currently the subject of a rather heated debate on http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway and most of the comments are 'singing his praises'. And rightly so IMO. Good luck to Dean Felton in his seeming bid to be an active speedway rider for 33 years. Edited April 2, 2009 by speedyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Darren Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I find this an offensive comment about anyone who is prepared to race a speedway bike. In any case, Dean Felton has a long way to better Wal Morton whose career spanned the years from 1932 until 1965. Wal's currently the subject of a rather heated debate on http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway and most of the comments are 'singing his praises'. And rightly so IMO. Good luck to Dean Felton in his seeming bid to be an active speedway rider for 33 years. Dean Machine is Dean Felton.. come on speedyguy lol Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Dean Machine is Dean Felton.. come on speedyguy lol Darren I am not into these aliases!!! Why should anyone want to hide their identity under one...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Darren Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I am not into these aliases!!! Why should anyone want to hide their identity under one...? what like speedyguy lol Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 hey Deano have you retired i cant see your name on any team sheets. Malcolm another spelling mistake ,you will have Mr Butler after you.Here is one of those icons you dont like. Welcome to the Fen Tigers Deano (just dont wear the dress we saw you wearing at Sittingbourne that time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Saint Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Welcome to the Fen Tigers Deano (just dont wear the dress we saw you wearing at Sittingbourne that time Why? Did you fancy him in it? LOL Malcolm Vasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Why? Did you fancy him in it? LOL Malcolm Vasey Malcolm if you'd have seen him trust me you wouldnt even ask - it was hideous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Malcolm if you'd have seen him trust me you wouldnt even ask - it was hideous I have obtained that picture, maybe on the Fen Tigers forum one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressed Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I have obtained that picture, maybe on the Fen Tigers forum one day Nothing to do with me . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I am almost certain that the honour falls to Dean Felton. I am currently about to reach the point in preparation for my new book which will contain detrails of all appearances in the Third Tier since 1994 where the Table of this information with CMA's etc will be complete. Then I can speak with authority. Dean Garrod held the record once but he had dropped to fourth by the end of 2007 headed by Felton, Thompson and Burnett. David Mason was 7th and Matt Wright eighth! The highest point scorer at the end of 2007 was David Mason with a total of 2249 (including bonus). Malolm Vasey Times have moved on since this helpful posting back in '09.. Deano's had two full seasons so am guessing he heads the appearance list still.. But surely Barrie Evans must be right up there too.. And points-wise, am guessing maybe 'Good' Evans (congrats on Bazza's wedding this weekend btw ) must also be near the top... Any update oh great 'PP' pplease!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhamboy66 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Anyone know who might hold the record for appearances all-time in the 'third tier' (known mainly as the CL over the years; now the NL..)??<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I am almost certain that the honour falls to Dean Felton. I am currently about to reach the point in preparation for my new book which will contain detrails of all appearances in the Third Tier since 1994 where the Table of this information with CMA's etc will be complete. Then I can speak with authority. Dean Garrod held the record once but he had dropped to fourth by the end of 2007 headed by Felton, Thompson and Burnett. David Mason was 7th and Matt Wright eighth! I expect my book which covers the whole of 2008 and many all time stats to be available in about 2-3 weeks. The highest point scorer at the end of 2007 was David Mason with a total of 2249 (including bonus). Malolm Vasey Malcolm May i ask what you feel about such a record given that the third tier of racing was in effect a development league. With the inception of this tier was it ever believed that there would be riders who more or less spent whole careers in this standard of racing. Personally i think it's great when you see riders like Dean carrying on doing what they love doing but has it been a distraction from what the league was designed to do? I don't have thoughts other way as my choice of speedway watching is generally PL but as a Rye Supporter of course I have watched quite a bit of the Raiders Cobras and love a trip to mildenhall as well Good luck with the Book Harry Ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 (edited) I think there's nothing wrong with the odd older rider in the third tier, as long as there are enough youngsters around them. As for whether Dean Felton holds the appearance record, it depends if anyone from the 1947-1953 period surpasses him (the third tier was called Division 3 from 1947 to 1951 and then the Southern League in 1952 & 1953). But unfortunately we don't have the same kind of detailed information on this period. All the best Rob Edited March 13, 2011 by lucifer sam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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