World Finals Of The 70s

[ianmartin]

Barry Briggs has been a Hero to me since I first got interested in Speedway 46 years ago. The man is a true Legend of the Sport. I have been fortunate enough to have met him on a number of occasions over the last five or six years. He is still my Hero. He had time to talk to me, allowed me to have my photograph taken with him and was at all times a perfect Gentleman in the true sense of the word.

So he used some industrial language on a DVD - So what - a warning was given. Speedway is a tough Sport and Riders have to be tough to take part in it. A few swear words won't tarnish my memories of 'Briggo' - in fact it could be said that he is showing an obvious passion for the Sport.

Finally - 'Briggo' has my total admiration for what he is attempting to do for our disabled Speedway Riders - it is good to see that even at his age - 'Briggo' has not yet settled for his pipe and slippers.

[keepturningleft]

Near the start of the DVD, there is mention of the fact that no footage exists from the 1970 World Final.

If you check out the Ivan Mauger documentary 'Circuits Of Gold", there, apparently, is film from the final.

[Midland Red]

Near the start of the DVD, there is mention of the fact that no footage exists from the 1970 World Final.

If you check out the Ivan Mauger documentary 'Circuits Of Gold", there, apparently, is film from the final.

 

There is coverage of one heat, which shows Ivan holding his nerve (and line) under severe pressure from two (unidentifiable) riders - it's the same clip which is available on YouTube

 

Incidentally, Circuits of Gold is available to view online if you Google it