TonyMac Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Issue 49 is out now and includes.... SUPER SWEDES In this issue we turn the spotlight on the Swedish riders who made their mark in British speedway during the 70s and 80s, listing all of the Swedes who rode here during that period. This special feature includes in-depth profiles of two of the most watchable racers to emerge from the Scandinavian country . . . SOREN SJOSTEN, Sweden’s mighty atom, self-destructed and died from alcohol poisoning in his homeland in April 1999 at the age of 61. With quotes from his former team-mate Chris Morton and manager Eric Boocock, we recall the highs and the lows of the popular racer. CHRISTER LOFQVIST went from Hammers hero to prince of the Pirates, shooting to the top in spectacular style. But the career and life of the former West Ham and Poole idol ended all too soon when he died of a brain tumour, aged 33, in 1978. Christer’s son, Dennis, who rode for King’s Lynn in the late 80s and early 90s, talks about his father and we’ve also the memories of Olle Nygren, John Davis and Neil Middleditch. HAMPDEN HORRORS No-one knew it at the time, but 1972 would turn out to be Glasgow Tigers’ last season at Hampden Park. Doug Nicolson, a Tigers fan of the time, looks back 40 years and recalls how a truly dismal season in Scotland unfolded. Norman Hunter recalls the night he witnessed the death of Glasgow’s Norwegian Svein Kaasa. MAURICE MORLEY Maurice prepared tracks at Newport and Romford and was also closely associated with Exeter – three of the most feared and controversial circuits in the sport. Here he responds to the critics and tells Backtrack about his remarkable four decades in the sport via a multitude of roles. SCUNTHORPE League racing began in Scunthorpe 40 years ago and though the sport’s Cinderella club has known very tough times, it is now going strong at its third venue in the North Lincs town. As we report, winning isn’t everything. PAUL JOHNSON He was the best known and most flamboyant start marshall the sport has ever seen. John Berry pays tribute to a colourful character who became a close friend in Western Australia. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . . . STEVE CLARKE Steve Clarke burst onto the scene in the early 70s and became an instant hit with Rockets fans at first Rayleigh, then Rye House and later Boston. He only ever had three injuries during his career – but, unfortunately, one of those was a fractured skull and the other one ended his racing days at the age of just 23. ON TWO MINUTES WITH . . . PHIL WHITE The life and times of the former Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham rider who is now an airline pilot. BRIEF ENCOUNTERS WITH . . . MARK MARTIN Tracking down the former Canterbury rider who became a drift car racer, taxi driver and stand-up comedian in his native Adelaide, Australia. To order this issue or subscribe, go to http://www.retro-speedway.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Which reminds me to renew my sub!!! Looking forward to this issue - Christer Lofqvist in particular was a rider I loved to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Really a good issue this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Really a good issue this one. I must take issue (pun intended) with you there Humphrey - they are all EXCELLENT Issues. :approve: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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