steve roberts Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 At my place of work, yesterday, I got talking to some tourists from Birmingham who had travelled to York via Parry's International Coaches. We had an interesting chat (they were none speedway fans) but were aware that the signage on the side of the coach stated that 'Parry's International' were team sponsors of Wolverhampton Speedway. Dave Parry was apparently on the coach so I told said visitors to impress upon him that they knew that he once rode for Crewe and Crayford and was responsible for introducing Hans Nielsen to British speedway! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) Crewe and Crayford Is it possible to ride for 2 such different tracks nowadays Edited December 8, 2015 by Triple.H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Crewe and Crayford Is it possible to ride for 2 such different tracks nowadays I guess it must be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Berwick and Plymouth would be a modern equivalent. Has anyone ridden for both of these teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 At my place of work, yesterday, I got talking to some tourists from Birmingham who had travelled to York via Parry's International Coaches. We had an interesting chat (they were none speedway fans) but were aware that the signage on the side of the coach stated that 'Parry's International' were team sponsors of Wolverhampton Speedway. Dave Parry was apparently on the coach so I told said visitors to impress upon him that they knew that he once rode for Crewe and Crayford and was responsible for introducing Hans Nielsen to British speedway! I think Parry's are finished this year , I read an article that said the company was being sold . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flag Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I think Parry's are finished this year , I read an article that said the company was being sold . Think you will find he had a change of heart after pleas from customers not to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I thought Crewe was a huge track probably a lot bigger than Berwick Didn't a rider set the fastest average speed there many moons ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I thought Crewe was a huge track probably a lot bigger than Berwick Didn't a rider set the fastest average speed there many moons ago Believe it was Barry Meeks? I spoke to Ian Cartwright a couple of years ago (rode for Crewe during the seventies) and he confirmed that it was big 'un...around a cricket pitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) Believe it was Barry Meeks? I spoke to Ian Cartwright a couple of years ago (rode for Crewe during the seventies) and he confirmed that it was big 'un...around a cricket pitch! There was, according to 'speedway legend', a London track round a cricket pitch. This was as I recall in Penerley Road, Catford, south London, and was at the Catford Cricket Club ground. http://londonspeedways.proboards.com/thread/241/catford Edited December 9, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 If it was in Catford,it was close to one of the shortest at New Cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Believe it was Barry Meeks? I spoke to Ian Cartwright a couple of years ago (rode for Crewe during the seventies) and he confirmed that it was big 'un...around a cricket pitch!Do you reckon we could get one round the pitch in the University Parks though it'd be a restricted view with the pavilion inside one of the bends 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) I thought Crewe was a huge track probably a lot bigger than Berwick Didn't a rider set the fastest average speed there many moons ago Believe it was Barry Meeks? I spoke to Ian Cartwright a couple of years ago (rode for Crewe during the seventies) and he confirmed that it was big 'un...around a cricket pitch! Barry Meeks fast speed at Crewe is mentioned in this Link (on a wonderful website): scroll down to 'Your Feedback" for the reference: http://www.speedwayplus.com/EverDecreasingCircles.shtml Edited December 9, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Barry Meeks spent a long while in the Guiness Book of Records as the fastest ever recorded Speedway Rider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Barry Meeks spent a long while in the Guiness Book of Records as the fastest ever recorded Speedway Rider. Excusing your comedy gold with old Gustix, can you both either contribute to the thread or do one ? Your holier than attitude does fall down on a thread like this. Edited December 10, 2015 by The Doctor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Do you reckon we could get one round the pitch in the University Parks though it'd be a restricted view with the pavilion inside one of the bends Very good I like it! Excusing your comedy gold with old Gustix, can you both either contribute to the thread or do one ? Your holier than attitude does fall down on a thread like this. Eh! This thread (which I started) was about Dave Parry's coach firm and his subsequent connection with Crayford, Crewe and Hans Nielsen. What's the point that you are trying to make? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Barry Meeks spent a long while in the Guiness Book of Records as the fastest ever recorded Speedway Rider. I believe Bob Kilby (now there's a character and sadly missed) later replace Barry Meeks in same book after recording a higher speed around the County Ground, Exeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) I believe Bob Kilby (now there's a character and sadly missed) later replace Barry Meeks in same book after recording a higher speed around the County Ground, Exeter.Did Ivan or Scott break Bob's record? or maybe Leigh Adams? Kilb was brilliant around Exeter for a couple of years he could beat anyone what a GATER a lovely man to. Edited December 10, 2015 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 sidney, I don't know who beat Bob's County Ground record but the Track Record when it closed was Mark Loram's 64.3secs set on 29th April 1996 which equates to an approx Ave Speed of 55.1mph. If you look at the Track Record thread maintained by 'Nutz', I think the only one shown quicker is Western Springs in NZ at just over 58mph. (Before anyone jumps on this: Recognising of course that Track Records and Average Speeds are open to debate due to the manner of timings and lines taken on track, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Think you will find he had a change of heart after pleas from customers not to sell Oh right . So that's good news for Wolverhampton speedway as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Excusing your comedy gold with old Gustix, can you both either contribute to the thread or do one ? Your holier than attitude does fall down on a thread like this. I'm sorry - I just don't understand your point. Perhaps you don't like it when people come back at you. :sad: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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