TonyMac Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Within days of launching John Louis: A Lifetime in Speedway, Retro Speedway is again leading the way when it comes to speedway book publishing. Next week they will publish Dave Morton's autobiography titled Tapes, Breaks and Heartaches. FROM a youthful member of Crewe's historic double-winning team, a listing in The Guinness Book of Records as the world’s fastest speedway rider, to Hackney No.1 and England Test star, the fast-starting DAVE MORTON was going places in the mid-70s . . . until serious injuries wrecked his progress to the very top. The fast-starting Mort fought back to enjoy good years in the top flight with Wolverhampton and Sheffield, returned to the second tier with Ellesmere Port, where he won another league championship medal, followed by spells with Newcastle and, very briefly, Long Eaton. In Tapes, Breaks and Heartaches he revisits the controversial night, in 1988, when he refused to risk his neck in dangerous conditions anymore, was fined for his actions, suspended from racing and decided to quit after more than 16 years in the saddle. Dave shines an insightful light on his various team-mates and promoters and explains why he moved from track to track, often against his wishes. He was a member of victorious British Lions and England tours to Australia, New Zealand (where he became national champion) and Sweden. He reveals what went on there, on and off the track, and also reflects on the groundbreaking Middle East adventure which saw speedway introduced to Cairo, Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi. But this is not just the turbulent story of how a Belle Vue-supporting former apprentice fitter earning £25 a week at Shell Chemicals became an international speedway star. It also delves deeply into personal matters. He reflects on a couple of marriage break-ups and the heartbreaking, tragic loss of his first son, Jamie. The foreword to Mort's entertaining story is written by his lifelong friend, former World Champion Peter Collins. You can order your copy of this book for £16 (post-free in the UK) direct from www.retro-speedway.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Within days of launching John Louis: A Lifetime in Speedway, Retro Speedway is again leading the way when it comes to speedway book publishing. Next week they will publish Dave Morton's autobiography titled Tapes, Breaks and Heartaches. FROM a youthful member of Crewe's historic double-winning team, a listing in The Guinness Book of Records as the world’s fastest speedway rider, to Hackney No.1 and England Test star, the fast-starting DAVE MORTON was going places in the mid-70s . . . until serious injuries wrecked his progress to the very top. The fast-starting Mort fought back to enjoy good years in the top flight with Wolverhampton and Sheffield, returned to the second tier with Ellesmere Port, where he won another league championship medal, followed by spells with Newcastle and, very briefly, Long Eaton. In Tapes, Breaks and Heartaches he revisits the controversial night, in 1988, when he refused to risk his neck in dangerous conditions anymore, was fined for his actions, suspended from racing and decided to quit after more than 16 years in the saddle. Dave shines an insightful light on his various team-mates and promoters and explains why he moved from track to track, often against his wishes. He was a member of victorious British Lions and England tours to Australia, New Zealand (where he became national champion) and Sweden. He reveals what went on there, on and off the track, and also reflects on the groundbreaking Middle East adventure which saw speedway introduced to Cairo, Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi. But this is not just the turbulent story of how a Belle Vue-supporting former apprentice fitter earning £25 a week at Shell Chemicals became an international speedway star. It also delves deeply into personal matters. He reflects on a couple of marriage break-ups and the heartbreaking, tragic loss of his first son, Jamie. The foreword to Mort's entertaining story is written by his lifelong friend, former World Champion Peter Collins. You can order your copy of this book for £16 (post-free in the UK) direct from www.retro-speedway.com My next purchase! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 An update from the printer . . . our supply of Dave Mort books will be delivered to us at Retro Speedway next Thursday (17th) and posted out to all of those who have pre-ordered it that same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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