piston197 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Frank Smart, entertainer wherever he went, unique head under the handlebars style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 PC was probably my all-time favourite, but how would he fare on today's tracks that are more akin to a road? Would that be Craven or Collins? I already know the answer to that. Just kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Would that be Craven or Collins? I already know the answer to that. Just kidding. Sadly, I never saw Craven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Personal choice - Bernie Persson (1969 -72 vintage) Rider I never saw - Peter Craven For the good of the sport - Peter Collins (mid-70's version) or Bruce Penhall 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseguy Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Eric Gunderson, some riders can make any track look like their home track 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Simon Wigg......He was pure class on speedway, grass track, and long track. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMX Events Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I would love to see Eric Broadbelt scraping the kick boards at Wimborne Road again. He was 100% all racer often succeeding but, on occasions, would crash trying! He was the first real thriller that I recall ...and I went week after week to watch him strut his stuff. A lovely guy who I have had the priviledge to meet several times since. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Red Ott (Rayleigh early 70s), he just wound it on and if he stayed on the bike, racked up the points and was exciting to watch. Under the helmet, he wore glasses and I suppose, looked a bit geeky, but he could ride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Odd Fossengen!Because of his name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) It has to be the "Wizard of Balance" the "Mighty Atom" Peter Craven. He was still in his prime when he died and could easily have achieved more than his two world titles. His style of riding was not the stand up broadsiding style of his contemporaries but the modern sit down style using his body weight and movement to control the bike and get grip. He was a good gater but also able to come from the back and to team ride. How good it would be to see him, not just for the sheer thrill of being able again to see his superb racing skills but also for him to have the opportunity to have a full career and then enjoy the rest of his life. Edited to add the link to this photograph which epitomises Peter's style, captures the excitement he so often generated and his brilliant ability to come from the back. https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204999015708178&id=1025513025&set=gm.658478544275288&source=48 Edited March 3, 2015 by Aces51 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJK86 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Lee Complin, mainly to see how far he could have gone in the sport if took it serious as a full time career ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Buzz Burrows, the most naturally gifted rider never to be world champ. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJK86 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Buzz Burrows, the most naturally gifted rider never to be world champ. I think that tag goes to Leigh Adams ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van wolfswinkel Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Barry Briggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castrolargh Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Phil Crump, my childhood hero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Anthoney Jones - a second half rider at Belle Vue in the 60's Probably stood over 6' tall, and just couldnt stay on the bike. Got to the situation where there was a program quiz as to which lap and which bend and whereabouts on that bend he would fall off. Pure entertainment value puts him as my nominee. For racing value it has to be Peter Collins (followed closely by Ove Fundin and Peter Craven) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Potter 2 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Norman Nevitt Belle Vue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Brummies legend Graham Warren my dad said he was amazing! In my lifetime it would have to be Kelly Moran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbt Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 For me it has to be Garry Middleton,not the best rider by far,but for entertainment value,top notch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Malcolm Simmons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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